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February 20, 2024
Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2024
Significant progress continues to be made in protecting and restoring the Great Lakes, but much more needs to be done. Although increased federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment Act these […]
Quiz
February 13, 2024
Pop Quiz: Great Lakes Restoration
What is a goal of Great Lakes restoration? Restoring habitat for fish and wildlife Reducing threats to people’s health Improving local economies All of the above The most important program […]
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February 6, 2024
Health of the Lakes and Strength of Local Economies Relies on Reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2024) – Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Representative David Joyce (R-OH) sponsored the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative […]