Stevens Votes to Reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 4031, a bill to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The GLRI coordinates efforts to address pollution, combat invasive species, and complete restoration projects in the Great Lakes region. Congresswoman Stevens is a proud member of the House Great Lakes Task Force.

“Michigan depends on a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem,” said Congresswoman Stevens. “Now more than ever, we need to fight to conserve the beauty and precious natural resources of one of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystems. From pollution to habitat erosion to invasive species, there are several challenges facing the Great Lakes that threaten to cause serious damage to the public health and financial stability of Michigan communities. Thanks to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the federal government has stepped in to protect and restore our Great Lakes and preserve a way of life for our region. But the threats to this fragile ecosystem persist. I was proud to support the continuation of this critically important program so that preservation efforts can safeguard the current and future health and vibrancy of our Great Lakes.”

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