Every $1 in federal funding to clean up pollution and other environmental damage to the Great Lakes area yields more than $3 in economic activity, and restoration activities have bipartisan support. Passing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 will not only reverse the environmental harms of the past, but is also a critical investment in the future of Great Lakes communities. Read the full story by the Chicago Sun Times.
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