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Coalition: Biden Administration Can Accelerate Progress to Restore Great Lakes, Protect Drinking Water, Help Vulnerable Communities
January 20, 2021
The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States presents opportunities to accelerate progress to protect and restore the Great Lakes and our nation’s drinking water and reverse environmental injustices that have disproportionately impacted people of color, low-income communities, and indigenous tribes.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Signed Into Law, Boosting Great Lakes Funding
January 6, 2021
In a major victory for Great Lakes and clean water advocates, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 was signed into law yesterday by President Trump, paving the way for President-elect Biden and Congress to continue funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years.
Final U.S. Budget Gives Great Lakes Funding Bump
December 22, 2020
Congress votes on final budget bill that boosts Great Lakes Initiative from $320 million to $330 million. Future work still remains to address water shut-offs and crisis afflicting community drinking water, sewage treatment infrastructure.
U.S. Senate Vote Paves Way to Boost Great Lakes Funding
December 21, 2020
In a major victory for Great Lakes and clean water advocates, the U.S. Senate last night unanimously passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019.
2020 Great Lakes Seminar Series: Recordings
December 14, 2020
If you were not able to attend any of our Great Lakes Seminar Series, please see this page for links to recordings of the presentations and discussion.
U.S. House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill with Great Lakes Priorities
December 9, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 yesterday, paving the way for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investments to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
2020 Great Lakes Seminar Series
November 25, 2020
Coalition to Congress: Support Great Lakes, Clean Water in Final Bills
November 18, 2020
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is urging Congress, as it wraps up business for the year, to support Great Lakes and clean water priorities
2020 Election: Implications for Great Lakes, Drinking Water, Public Health
November 12, 2020
Here are a few takeaways from the 2020 election that pertain to Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition priorities around the Great Lakes, drinking water, and public health