The newest updates in Great Lakes policy
The Coalition maintains an active presence in Washington, D.C., to help educate elected officials about the importance of Great Lakes restoration investments, and uplift policies that benefit the ecosystem, wildlife, and people. In 2023, the Coalition is watching and advocating for the following federal priorities:
invest in Great Lakes restoration: fully fund and reauthorize key restoration programs, which can also address impacts from our changing climate through nature-based infrastructure and habitat improvement projects, helping reduce flooding and other serious threats.
restore and strengthen clean water protections: address legacy pollutants, contaminants like lead and PFAS, aging infrastructure overwhelmed by the effects of climate change, and rollbacks to federal regulations that have weakened clean water protections.
invest in water infrastructure: back up the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with clear support for full funding and equitable implementation of key programs, prioritizing communities that have historically borne the brunt of pollution and environmental harm - low-income communities, Black people, Indigenous Peoples, and People of Color.
support comprehensive action on climate: pass comprehensive climate change legislation, investing in climate action, public health, and community resilience.
For more information, contact the coalition’s policy director, Chad Lord, at clord@npca.org.
