[10/2/2009] More than 20 years after the invasion of the zebra mussel, invasive species continue to wreak havoc on the Great Lakes and the economy. A Coast Guard proposal to stop invaders falls short of protecting the world’s largest fresh-water resource. Read Full Story>
[10/1/2009] NWF and FWF to sue FEMA for failing to protect endangered sea turtles from the impacts of its Federal Flood Insurance Program Read Full Story>
[9/25/2009] Great Lakes restoration advances in Congress with action by Senate, paving way for pollution cleanups, economic recovery. Read Full Story>
[9/16/2009] Legacy of toxic pollution around the Great Lakes continues to pose a threat to people and wildlife due to slow pace of cleanup. Federal funding has not kept pace with the problem, asserts National Wildlife federation. Read Full Story>
[9/10/2009] Advocates Unite to Urge President Obama, U.S. Congress to Restore Great Lakes at 5th Annual Conference in Duluth. Read Full Story>
[7/20/2009] National Wildlife Federation urges U.S. Congress to act on President Obama’s $475 million Great Lakes restoration plan. Read Full Story>
[7/14/2009] State of the Lakes Report Underscores Need for Congress, White House to Take Action to Restore Great Lakes--the Largest Surface Fresh-Water Resource in the World. Read Full Story>
[7/7/2009] Wetlands are essential for fish and wildlife habitat, flood prevention, and the outdoor recreation economy. A new report examines whether state and federal policies are helping--or hurting--efforts to protect wetalnds in the Great Lakes region. Read Full Story>
[6/26/2009] National Wildlife Federation urges U.S. Senate to pass President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative following action by House of Representatives. Read Full Story>
[6/25/2009] Conservation groups urge managers of shipping corridor to be better stewards of Great Lakes. Read Full Story>
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