US: Groups ask Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump to support Great Lakes restoration

The coalition includes 140 business, industry and environmental groups in the eight-state region.

They are seeking a commitment from the candidates to support continued funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which deals with longstanding problems such as invasive species and toxic contamination.

Other priorities for the coalition include upgrading drinking water and sewage treatment infrastructure and preventing harmful algae blooms.

The groups say they won’t endorse a candidate in the presidential race.