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The time has come to rewrite the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
On April 15, 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau signed the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) in recognition of the urgent need to improve environmental conditions in the Great Lakes. The Agreement was revised in 1978 and amended in 1987, and now, 23 years later, it is time to revitalize it once again. Great Lakes United is calling on you to make your voice heard in this historic renegotiation process.
Glimmers of hope in the Asian carp battle
As data emerges that suggests that only a small number of Asian carp have made it into the Lake Michigan watershed, Great Lakes Senators are calling upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a full analysis of how to achieve hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins.
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!
Go green to protect water! Two simple things you can do to recycle rainwater in your yard
To preserve the health of lakes and rivers, a number of practices can be easily adopted at home, in your yard. Everyone can help by disconnecting downspouts and planting a rain garden!
Capitol Hill Hears Call for Asian carp and invasive screening protections
On May 10th,11th and 12th Great Lakes United staff and Great Lakes Fishery Commission staff and advisors hit the Hill in Washington DC to advocate for protection of the Great Lakes from an Asian carp invasion, to modernize the Lacey Act and ensure that another damaging invasive species like the Asian carp is never imported into the United States again.
Ohio power plant responsible for 46 million fish deaths annually
Modern cooling towers the best solution to ending the fish killing; group also calls for fines if fish killing limits are exceeded.
Green Cities for a healthy river and communities
Hélène Godmaire, Caroline Larivière, Union Saint-Laurent Grands lacs
Nathalie Bédard, Solutions Éco-Smarts
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In urban areas, rainwater can become a significant source of pollution. Impervious surfaces that dominate urban landscapes dramatically modify the water cycle. While in a forest ecosystem, water seeps into the ground, evaporates and runs off slowly, the opposite scenario occurs in [...]
The need for sustainability in cage aquaculture
With renewal of cage aquaculture licenses coming up, the Georgian Bay Association is working to educate citizens about the environmental risks involved with the process, what is going on with it today, and what the future of freshwater aquaculture might look like. They advocate for sustainability and protection of the water in addition to continued [...]
Saving Energy and Water throughout the Hot Summer
The heat of summer is a welcome feeling for those of us who have to bundle up for winter. Unfortunately, that same rise in temperature is responsible for a big spike in both water and energy consumption. Taking a bit of time at the beginning of the season to prepare for summer can help save [...]
Biodiversity and greening of Montreal Summit
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In recognition of the International Year of Biodiversity, the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE Montreal) hosted the Biodiversity and greening of Montreal Summit on April 27 and 28, 2010.
Organized by the CRE Montreal, in partnership with the City of Montreal and with the financial support of the Montreal Health and [...]
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