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Canada and United States Finalize Documents to Support the Annex 3 Chemical Nomination Process

Canada and United States Finalize Documents to Support the Annex 3 Chemical Nomination Process

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) commits Canada and the United States to prepare and issue Binational Strategies to reduce the release and impact of Chemicals of Mutual Concern (CMCs). The Binational Screening Criteria for nominated CMCs are now available. These screening criteria were developed to provide a consistent framework for reviewing nominated CMCs under the GLWQA.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Speaker Series

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Speaker Series

From May 26 – June 30, 2021, the Science Annex Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Task Team of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement is co-hosting a weekly Great Lakes TEK speaker series with the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Department of American Indian Studies.

Great Lakes Binational Strategy for Mercury Risk Management

Great Lakes Binational Strategy for Mercury Risk Management

Photo: Peninsula Harbour Remediation, Marathon, Ontario. Source: Infosuperior.com.

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) commits Canada and the United States to prepare binational strategies for Chemicals of Mutual Concern (CMCs), which may include research, monitoring, surveillance, and pollution prevention and control provisions.

Lake Michigan Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2019

Lake Michigan Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2019

The Lake Michigan Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP) is an ecosystem-based strategy for protecting and restoring the water quality of Lake Michigan. This 2019 annual report highlights accomplishments and progress during the past year including outreach, monitoring, and protection and restoration actions.

Lake Huron Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2019

Lake Huron Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2019

The Lake Huron Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP) is a binational ecosystem-based strategy for protecting and restoring the water quality of Lake Huron, including the St. Marys River. This 2019 Annual Report highlights accomplishments and progress during the past year including outreach, monitoring, and protection and restoration actions.

Lake Erie Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2019

Lake Erie Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2019

The Lake Erie Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP) is a binational ecosystem-based strategy for protecting and restoring the water quality of Lake Erie, the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. This 2019 Annual Report highlights accomplishments and progress during the past year including outreach, monitoring, and protection and restoration actions.