Therefore be it resolved that Great Lakes United calls on the governors and premiers of the Great Lakes basin to rapidly conclude their negotiations for an agreement pursuant to the principles of the Great Lakes Charter Annex (Annex 2001) and agree to a common system across the basin portion of all eight states and two provinces for managing human withdrawal and use of basin waters such that the basin ecosystem is protected, improved, and restored.

Be it resolved that Great Lakes United adopt the attached Statement of Principles.

Be it further resolved that Great Lakes United is committed to working with all those who agree with these principles to build a Just Transition process.