Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Great Lakes States Receive USDA Forest Service Funding
The Forest Service has awarded $6.28 million in grants to support restoration projects on nonfederal lands in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. In all, 38 projects... Read More
Legislation Introduced to Extend Great Lakes Protections
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024, which extends... Read More
Protecting Great Lakes Waters
Lake Erie Gets High Level Attention Lake Erie is receiving top-level attention on a number of fronts. Federal, state and local officials have policy initiatives and programs to benefit the... Read More
Task Force Asks Biden Administration for $425 Million for Great Lakes
A bipartisan Congressional task force has asked President Biden to include more money for the Great Lakes in his 2024 fiscal year budget. The letter, signed by Democratic Congresswoman Debbie... Read More
Done! Congress Gives Final Approval to $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
Just before midnight Nov. 5, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H. R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The legislation was approved by a somewhat bipartisan vote... Read More
Regional Development Strategy: Congresswoman Kaptur Presents Great Lakes as One Region in New Recovery Plan
Rep. Marcy Kaptur has Ohio roots and Great Lakes vision. As a member of the U. S. House (D-Ohio), she has a plan to unite the eight Great Lakes states... Read More
Historic Spending: Federal Spending Means Big Money for Great Lakes Shipping
Federal spending has reached historic levels over the last 18 months as Congress has worked to address the pandemic and boost the economy. Within the last year, Congress has approved... Read More