Great Lakes Coalition Names Laura Rubin as Next Director
She will officially start on June 3, 2019.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Great Lakes Advocates in D.C. to Support Clean Water
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition urges Congress to boost federal clean water investments to ensure safe, affordable water.
Mar 6th, 2019
Coalition Opposes Trump Move to Weaken Clean Water Protections
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition: Communities like Flint, Mich., still grapple with pollution. We need more – not less – protection for clean water.
Dec 11th, 2018
Groups to Congress: Maintain Great Lakes Funding
185 organizations urge U.S. House, Senate to continue support for programs that protect drinking water for more than 30 million people
Mar 26th, 2018
Coalition Urges Congress to Reject Trump Budget, Infrastructure Plan
he Trump Administration’s proposed budget contains steep cuts to core Great Lakes programs
Feb 15th, 2018
Trump Budget Cuts to Great Lakes Programs a ‘Non-Starter’
Administration ‘misses major opportunity’ with infrastructure plan
Feb 12th, 2018
Senate Interior Bill Maintains Great Lakes Funding
Bill also cuts agency funding, rolls back Clean Water Act protections
Nov 21st, 2017
Coalition Urges Congress to Support Great Lakes Investments
The Coalition sent letters to U.S. House and Senate appropriators, urging them to support a robust Great Lakes agenda.
Apr 11th, 2017
Trump Administration Proposed Cuts to Great Lakes Programs, EPA Unacceptable
Republicans, Democrats in Congress key to protecting Great Lakes, clean water programs
Mar 9th, 2017
Coalition Applauds Great Lakes Investments in Bill
Congress authorizes $1.5 billion in Great Lakes restoration over five years, funding for Flint, Mich., to replace lead pipes to restore clean drinking water.
Dec 10th, 2016
House supports Great Lakes restoration legislation – again!
Coalition calls on Congress to come back quickly in November to finish the job
Sep 29th, 2016
Clinton, Trump Campaigns Commit to Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at Candidate Forum
Over the last seven years, the U.S. Congress has invested over $2.2 billion through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Sep 23rd, 2016
Senate Committee Passes Great Lakes Funding Bill
Strong funding for Great Lakes, though bill contains harmful provisions that undermine Clean Water Act, other environmental protections.
Jun 16th, 2016
U.S. House Passes Vital Great Lakes Bill
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition urges Senate to Act to ensure that the national maintains commitment to Great Lakes
Apr 26th, 2016
Amid Obama Budget Cuts, Coalition Urges Congress to Again Stand up for Great Lakes
The Obama Administration’s budget recommends cutting the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million as currently appropriated to $250 million
Feb 11th, 2016
New EPA Report: $80 Billion Needed for Wastewater Infrastructure in Great Lakes States
Federal investment fails to keep pace with need. At current funding levels, it will take 160 years to meet wastewater infrastructure needs of region.
Feb 4th, 2016
Committee to Consider Important Great Lakes Bill
Act a Top Priority for Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition
Jan 20th, 2016
Federal Budget Advances Key Great Lakes Priorities, Will Benefit Millions of People
Authorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for one year.
Dec 16th, 2015
Clean Water Rule ‘A Major Victory for People, Great Lakes, Economy’
Clean Water Act protections for streams, wetlands will protect public drinking water for more than 30 million people in region, bolster Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts.
May 27th, 2015
Keep healing Great Lakes, state activists urge
Wisconsinites seek continued funding for restoration projects
Feb 25th, 2015
Coalition Supports New Great Lakes Bill
‘This bill will strengthen federal Great Lakes restoration efforts’
Feb 12th, 2015
Coalition Announces Grants for Groups to Participate in Great Lakes Restoration Efforts
In 2012, program’s $145,000 in grants led to $11.5 million in federal Great Lakes restoration investments
Feb 11th, 2015
Coalition: Opportunity for Congress to Again Show Leadership on Great Lakes
Cuts in Obama budget set stage for Republicans, Democrats to restore funding to programs essential to region’s drinking water, jobs, way of life.
Feb 5th, 2015
Obama Budget ‘A Non-starter,’ Cuts $50 Million from Federal Great Lakes Restoration Efforts
Coalition: Bi-Partisan leaders in Congress will need to, once again, restore funding after cuts by Obama Administration.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Coalition Supports Clean Water Rule
Public comment period closes today on rule upholding Clean Water Act protections for streams, wetlands essential to drinking water, Great Lakes
Nov 14th, 2014
Coalition Submits Comments on Revised Great Lakes Action Plan
‘With some simple improvements, a strong program can be even better.’
Jul 29th, 2014
Coalition to Testify in Support of Great Lakes Bills
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Policy Director Chad Lord is testifying today before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife.
Jul 16th, 2014
Coalition to Testify at House Hearing on Great Lakes Efforts
Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Policy Director Chad Lord will be testifying today before a U.S. House subcommittee responsible for funding environmental programs.
Apr 10th, 2014
Coalition Supports House, Senate Efforts to Boost Great Lakes Programs
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today issued its support to U.S. House and Senate leaders who are pushing to restore funding to Great Lakes programs.
Apr 9th, 2014
