Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

A person walks the trail along Lake Michigan at Chicago's North Avenue Beach. AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast In a time of political polarization, it’s easy to forget that the vast majority of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs – 80% or more, depending on the poll – value environmental conservation. However, this support is not easily or often translated into successful, popular initiatives. One success story is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Since 2010, it has provided over US$5…