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Great Lakes Congressonal Task Force
Coverage of Great Lakes Congressonal Task Force in the Nexus archive.
- Here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, active since 2010, has allocated over $5 billion to improve the Great Lakes environment, supporting 8,000 projects and achieving water quality, habitat, and economic benefits. Despite political challenges, bipartisan support has sustained the initiative, which serves as a critical freshwater source for 40 million people in the U.S. and Canada.