Coastal Restoration in the Great Lakes

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee · April 16, 2026

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Opening and purpose of hearing

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6:14 → 9:39(3m 25s)

Chair (Chair Capo) opened the hearing, framed the day as focused on Senator Husted's priority: the value of federal efforts to restore the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). Chair noted GLRI's role in ecosystem restoration, water quality, and regional economic benefits and said the committee would hear from stakeholders about reauthorization.

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A Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on Capitol Hill heard witnesses and senators urge reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and discussed how federal, state and nonprofit partnerships use GLRI dollars to fight invasive species, reduce nutrient runoff and support restoration projects.

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