H.R. 1073, called the Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025, directs the Department of the Interior and Environmental Protection Agency to help identify, conserve, restore, and interpret natural, historical, and cultural resources throughout the Great Lakes Watershed. The bill establishes a grants program to provide financial and technical assistance to state and local governments, nonprofits, and private organizations for conservation and restoration projects, with grants capped at 50 percent of project costs and requiring matching funds from non-federal sources. The network would connect various "gateway" sites—such as parks, historic seaports, and archaeological sites—through trails, scenic byways, and water routes to increase public access and education about the Great Lakes. The legislation authorizes $6 million per year in federal funding from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to support these efforts. The bill was introduced in February 2025 by Representatives Kaptur and Joyce of Ohio and was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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