The Great Lakes are some of our nation’s most important natural, recreational, and economic resources. But they face many threats, including habitat degradation, pollution, overfishing, and the spread of invasive species. NOAA and our partners work to restore habitat in the Great Lakes region to support the fish, ecosystems, and communities that rely on them.
We work through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to restore habitat in areas that have experienced environmental degradation, known as Areas of Concern, and priority habitat for Great Lakes fisheries. Below are a few key numbers that help illustrate the scope of our habitat restoration work in the region through this program.
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