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Coalition Urges House to Vote on Great Lakes Restoration Re-authorization
December 4, 2019
The Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi yesterday, urging the House of Representatives to bring H.R. 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, to the floor for consideration this year.
Great Lakes Action Plan Offers Steady Path Forward
November 25, 2019
The EPA recently released its plan to guide federal investments in the Great Lakes. Here’s our take.
Environmental Leaders Encourage Congress to Expand Environmental Investments
November 5, 2019
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would limit local authorities’ ability to protect clean water. Environmental organizations submitted a letter opposing the rule change.
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Boost Great Lakes Funding
November 1, 2019
The U.S. Senate today passed a bill to boost Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding to $310 million, a $10 million increase over last year’s $300 million federal investment in the program.
60+ Groups Oppose EPA Rule Changes
October 29, 2019
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would limit local authorities’ ability to protect clean water. Environmental organizations submitted a letter opposing the rule change.
Senate Proposes Boost to Great Lakes Restoration Funding
October 28, 2019
The U.S. Senate proposed to increase funding to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million to $320 million in a recent budget amendment.
EPA Releases Great Lakes Action Plan
October 23, 2019
The EPA released its Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan 3 – a five-year strategy to guide federal investments to restore the Great Lakes.
House Committee Votes to Boost Great Lakes Funding
September 19, 2019
U.S. House committee passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, boosting funding for Great Lakes restoraiton and protection.
Great Lakes Coalition Opposes Trump Roll-back of Clean Water Protections
September 12, 2019
The Trump Administration’s roll-back of clean water protections jeopardizes the drinking water for millions of people in the Great Lakes region.