Protecting Our Great Lakes
I joined with Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025, legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2031 to help protect and preserve the Great Lakes.
The GLRI is the most significant investment ever made to restore and protect the Great Lakes. The GLRI combines federal and nonfederal efforts to stop the spread of carp and other invasive species, restore coastline and habitats connecting streams and rivers, clean up environmentally damaged Areas of Concern, and prevent future contamination. While providing vital support for these efforts, the GLRI also helps ensure we can address new and emerging threats to the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes are an important part of Indiana’s ecosystem and economy. The GLRI is a results-driven program that addresses the most serious issues threatening the wellbeing of the Great Lakes basin, including toxic substances, pollution, debris, and invasive species. Reauthorizing this program will continue to protect and preserve these lakes for generations to come.
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