Great Lakes Restoration in Michigan

Federal Investments are Producing Results
in Michigan

Federal investments to restore and protect the Great Lakes are producing results for communities around Michigan. Dams like the one on Wheeler Creek are being removed to allow fish to return to their old spawning grounds. Restoring wetlands around the state, like the one near Nayanquing Point, is reducing polluted runoff from reaching the Great Lakes. And sites polluted with toxins, such as the U.S. Steel site near Detroit are being cleaned up for fish and wildlife to return.

But Serious Threats Remain

Toxic pollutants threaten the health of Michiganders and the four Great Lakes that define our shores. Degraded habitat limits the reach of native species. Residents of several cities, including Flint and Detroit have unaffordable drinking water. And to make our drinking water and wastewater safe, Michigan needs $18.335 billion over the next 20 years to repair and replace crumbling infrastructure. We need the federal government to continue partnering with Michigan to invest in Great Lakes restoration and affordable water infrastructure to protect our lakes.

Featured Success Story

River Habitat Restoration Leads to 38-fold
Increase in Trout Population

Reducing riverbank erosion and placing fallen trees in the Coldwater River restored fish habitat and led to a 38-fold increase in the site’s trout population.