A bipartisan group of lawmakers has once again introduced a bill to extend funding for the landmark program aimed at restoring and protecting the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes lawmakers in Congress introduced legislation to renew the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for another five years through 2031.

Members of the U.S. House from throughout the Great Lakes basin on Thursday reintroduced legislation to extend a key program helping to protect 22% of the world’s freshwater. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI),

Since 2010, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has provided more than $4.1 billion to fund 8,000 projects throughout the Great Lakes region.

After a $2,000 donation on Monday, Meag Schwartz, founder of Great Lakes Great Responsibility, feels grateful. The nonprofit has raised nearly $5,000 in just over a month. “I’m grateful for the $5,000 right now,