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Nonprofit, nonpartisan research, and policy organization in DC. Promoting economic and environmental vitality for the 18 Northeastern and Midwestern states.
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Joined June 2021
On February 5th, NEMWI held its annual Great Lakes Summit sponsored by @nature_org in-person on Capitol Hill, featuring discussions of critical Great Lakes programs. For the full report, read our Weekly Update: https://t.co/QZXSM4isWu
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Michigan lawmakers Rep. Debbie Dingell and Rep. Tim Walberg introduced H.R. 6053, the Save Great Lakes Fish Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would authorize $500 million over 10 years for the U.S section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. More here:
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Senators Todd Young and Amy Klobuchar led a Senate resolution on the 50th anniversary of the loss of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald recognizing the 29 crew members who died during one of the worst storms on the Great Lakes. The resolution can be found here:
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The Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discussed U.S. shipbuilding. China outpaced the U.S. in building large commercial vessels this year, but Wisconsin and other Great Lakes states stand ready to increase production. More here: https://t.co/edbb7IBU8U
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Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline has been granted a federal permit to re-route the pipeline in northern Wisconsin. The state permits remain held up in Wisconsin courts. More here: https://t.co/deogbx5eHi
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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works advanced the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act last Wednesday, following progress in the House earlier this year. Read more in a press release here:
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WASHINGTON, DC – Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to bolster Great...
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NEMWI released a report exploring local governments in legacy cities in the northeast-midwest region of the United States. Read the report here:
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NEMWI and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will host a briefing on Great Lakes marine sanctuaries on Wednesday, December 17th, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Rayburn 2168. RSVP to Diane Dotson at ddotson@marinesanctuary.org.
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The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on October 23rd. Most of the questions revolved around regulation of chemicals. Read more here: https://t.co/FuctLJylYi
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On October 21, 2025, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced IOOS and Digital Coast reauthorization bills. For more updates, find NEMWI’s Great Lakes and Water Policy Legislative Tracker here:
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After previously issuing a TRO in the case, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has now ordered a preliminary injunction, blocking the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the shutdown. These include employees at the Department of the Interior, mapped below.
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Great Lakes Task Force members Rep. Tom Barrett and Rep. Hillary Scholten sent a letter to the OMB Director regarding icebreaker acquisition from Finland. Read the letter here: https://t.co/HiFbLgGzba
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A coalition of organizations filed a lawsuit in federal court against the EPA, arguing the agency acted unlawfully when it ended $7 billion in grants intended for low- and moderate-income households. For more coverage, see NEMWI’s EPA Tracker here:
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The Cleveland Water Alliance hosted a webinar titled “Innovations in Nutrient Mitigation” as part of their series, “The State of HABs Mitigation.” Watch the full webinar here:
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The Northeast-Midwest Institute hosted the fifth session of its Great Lakes Primer and Orientation Program on the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) last Thursday. If you missed the briefing, see a recording here:
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A federal court has stopped the Interior Department from laying off over 2,000 employees, including 108 from the USGS Great Lakes Science Center, 79% of the Center’s staff. More here: https://t.co/kzegcKoSAZ
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NEMWI and the @marinesanctuary will host a briefing on Great Lakes marine sanctuaries on November 6, from 4-5 pm in Rayburn 2168. RSVP to Diane Dotson at ddotson@marinesanctuary.org.
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U.S. Senators Todd Young, Chris Coons, John Cornyn, and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce Minerals Act. Read more on NEMWI’s tracker here:
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The U.S. EPA and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced that Muskegon Lake has been officially removed from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern, marking the restoration of one of the region's most historically degraded waterways.
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The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative hosted an introductory webinar last Wednesday on the Initiative for Resilient Great Lakes Coasts. Learn more about the program here:
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