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Ohioans Support Continued Action on Great Lakes Funding, Asian Carp
New Poll: 72 percent of voters support continuing restoration funding, with strong support from Republicans, Democrats and Independents CLEVELAND (June 5, 2012) – Ohioans of all political colors agree...
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Coalition Hosts Milwaukee Great Lakes Restoration Tour Aug. 10
Milwaukee River. Photo / Wikimedia Commons Coalition partners are hosting a Great Lakes restoration tour in Milwaukee, Wis., August 10, which will showcase successful restoration efforts in...
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Final Agenda Posted, Closing Plenary to Feature Obama, Romney Campaign Officials
The 8th Annual Great Lakes Restoration is around the corner, and we’ve posted the final agenda (pdf). Check it out. You’ll find sessions on restoration success stories and cutting edge issues such as...
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Action needed to protect Great Lakes from Asian carp
Protecting the Great Lakes from invasive species is like “3-D chess” with potentially the greatest challenge posed by Asian carp. “This isn’t one of those places where we can be moderate,” said Jill...
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Restoration of Black River to bring people back to the water, boosting local...
When Tom Kern gives boat tours on the Lower Black River, he notices a new feeling out on the waters of Lorain, Ohio. “It’s fun to see change and it’s fun to see improvements,” said Kern, a master...
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Restoring forests for today and tomorrow
To restore former agricultural land into forest, the first draft of the plan called for planting four species of trees that would be favored by the migratory birds that frequent this area near Lake...
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New Poll: Wisconsinites Support Continued Action on Great Lakes Funding,...
75% support continued funding for restoration programs 60% support construction of Asian carp barrier Milwaukee (Oct. 1) –Wisconsin voters from all political stripes agree the federal government should...
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As Budget Talks Heat Up, Great Lakes Advocates Urge Public Officials to Hold...
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (November 14, 2012)—A week after the re-election of President Barack Obama and amidst federal budget negotiations to stave off across-the-board reductions to government programs, Great...
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Peter Wege, Wege Foundation Fund Coalition for $2.5 Million for Five Years to...
Grand Rapids philanthropist Peter Wege and The Wege Foundation announced that they will continue to support the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition for five more years through a $2.5 million...
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Advocates to Obama Administration, Congress: Maintain Great Lakes Restoration...
As the Obama Administration and U.S. Congress work to forge a federal budget, more than 125 Great Lakes advocates are in the nation’s capitol today and tomorrow to urge public officials to maintain...
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Coalition Calls on Congress to Maintain Momentum on Great Lakes Restoration
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (April 15, 2013) – Following the release of the Obama Administration’s 2014 budget, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is urging the U.S. Congress to maintain support for...
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74 Groups Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Programs
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (May 7, 2013) – As the federal budget-making process kicks into high gear, 74 groups from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York urged...
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Great Lakes Coalition Names Todd Ambs as Director
ANN ARBOR, MICH (June 3, 2013) – The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today named Todd Ambs as its new director. Ambs previously served as president of the national conservation group River...
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New interactive map highlights Great Lakes restoration success stories
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (June 5, 2013) – The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition today unveiled a new interactive map illustrating how federal Great Lakes restoration investments are helping to...
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9th Annual Conference Agenda and Registration Available
The Healing Our Waters ®–Great Lakes Coalition is excited to announce the agenda for our 9th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference. Registration is now open, as well. The Conference will be held...
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Coalition Supports New Great Lakes Bill
‘This bill will strengthen federal Great Lakes restoration efforts’ ANN ARBOR, MICH. (June 26, 2013) – The Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Coalition is supporting a new bill in the U.S. Senate that...
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Coalition Comments on EPA Great Lakes Action Plan
Coalition Advocates for Strong, Revised Plan While cuts loom from the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. EPA is focused on continuing the success of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and has...
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Deadline Extended: Funding Opportunity Available from the Fish Habitat...
The deadline for this has been extended to November 15th, 2013. The Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership (GLBFHP) has announced a funding opportunity to further its efforts to complete...
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Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Announces Available Funding
The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) is seeking proposals to enhance, preserve, protect and restore resources within the state’s coastal zone in all counties adjacent to Lakes Superior and...
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Call for Proposals for First Collaborative Summit Meeting on Coastal Health
Two groups—Restore America’s Estuaries and the Coastal Society—have announced their First Annual National Summit: Inspiring Action, Creating Resilience. Coupled with this announcement is a call for...
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