Senate Passes H.R. 212: Drinking Water Protection Act

<> Senate Passes H.R. 212: Drinking Water Protection Act - The bill which passed the House earlier, amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins in drinking water, and for other purposes. Congressman Latta Applauds Senate Support Of H.R. 212 Senate Greenlights Latta Bill to Protect Great Lakes Drinking Water

Register: 11th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference

<> Register: 11th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference - Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition; September 29-October 1, 2015; Chicago, Illinois -- conference is again being held in collaboration with U.S. and Canadian federal environmental agencies, the International Joint Commission, the Great Lakes Commission, and many major funders in the region -- the collective gathering -- known as Great Lakes Week

Algae bloom, the sequel, spells big trouble for Lake Erie

<> Algae bloom, the sequel, spells big trouble for Lake Erie - Lake Erie's 2015 expected algae bloom, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned recently, could be "among the most severe in recent years" and rival that of 2011. NOAA: Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Early Season Projection

HOW Coalition Says GAO Report Affirms GLRI Efforts

<> HOW Coalition Says GAO Report Affirms GLRI Efforts - The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition issued a release indicating that the recently released GAO report affirms that money spent on federal Great Lakes restoration efforts are in-line with goals of the program and need to continue." [see WIMS 7/31/15]

GAO Report: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Improved Data Collection and Reporting Would Enhance Oversight

<> GAO Report: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Improved Data Collection and Reporting Would Enhance Oversight - GAO-15-526, Published: Jul 21, 2015. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2015. This, 100-page report examines the (1) amount of federal funds made available for the GLRI and expended for projects; (2) process the Task Force used to identify GLRI work and funding; and (3) information available about GLRI project activities and results.

Asian Carp makes way into Lake Ontario

<> Asian Carp makes way into Lake Ontario - Ontario officials said in a statement that Asian carp, which is considered as the vanquishers of native aquatic species, has been recently found into Lake Ontario.  Invasive Grass Carp Found on Toronto's Waterfront - Two Asian Grass Carp have been found within a contained pond in Tommy Thompson Park along Toronto's Waterfront.

NWF to Sue DOT over Oil Pipeline Oversight Failures

<> NWF to Sue DOT over Oil Pipeline Oversight Failures - The National Wildlife Federation filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S Department of Transportation for the agency's failure in regulating oil pipelines -- the notice of intent to sue is the first legal action in the effort to protect the Great Lakes from two pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac