The Tall Ships make their way to the Great Lakes this summer

The Great Lakes United TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE 2010® is sailing towards 6 port festivals throughout the summer. This is your chance to take part in a truly unique Great Lakes experience, learn a bit about water conservation, and enjoy family-friendly activities at the same time!

Ontario lags in keeping industrial waste out of the Great Lakes

In January, on behalf of Great Lakes United and Environmental Defence, Ecojustice filed an application to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, calling for a review and amendment to the Municipal Industry Strategy for Abatement (MISA). The MISA regulations put the province on a path to virtually eliminate persistent toxic contaminants from industrial discharges, a [...]

Tall ship adventures with an environmental message

For 10 years the Denis Sullivan, a replica of a Great Lakes schooner, has been sailing the Great Lakes teaching youth about the ecosystem and the operation of a tall ship. In 2010 she will be Great Lakes United’s signature ship in a race across the five lakes.

2009 In Review: Highlights in the fight to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

2009 marked a new era in Great Lakes protection. From major funding commitments to a renewed emphasis on cross-border action to protect these waters, the past year has had no shortage of wins. That is not to say that it was perfect; challenges still remain. Below, we highlight some of the region’s major stories.

Economic downturn throws fatal blow to member group

The Environmental Association for Great Lakes Education (EAGLE) was forced to close its doors earlier this year as the recession rippled across the non-profit world.

Great Lakes United launches water conservation initiative

Fixing the regions wasteful water practices is the target of a new three-year campaign by Great Lakes United. Building on the gains of the Great Lakes Compact – which stopped the threat of long-range diversions – the initiative looks to put our own house’s plumbing in order.

Canada, U.S. to update water quality pact

While the clouds might have threatened rain, for the future of the Great Lakes there’d be no wet blanket. In June, the International Joint Commission celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Boundary Waters Treaty in Niagara Falls Ontario and New York. As the celebrations neared, rumours were flying that the governments would take this opportunity to announce the renegotiation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

Obama budget shows Great Lakes promise

Meanwhile, Canadian federal budget makes no mention of cleaning the Great Lakes.

Testify for a Full Cleanup of the West Valley Nuclear Waste Site

This opportunity has closed.

Update on Department of Energy Hearings:
March 30 in Albany, March 31 in Irving, April 1 in West Valley and April 2 in Buffalo
Help protect your drinking water, environment and community. We need you to testify at upcoming hearings on the West Valley [...]

“The Water Front” film comes to Daemen College!

Tuesday, March 24th, 7:00pm
Wick Center, Daemen College
“The Water Front” offers an eye­opening account of a water privatization scheme and its effects on the poor and working class citizens of Highland Park, Michigan. This film tells about the valiant struggle of residents, to fight for their right to water.
Discussion will follow, led [...]