The Problem
The Great Lakes hold over 20 per cent of the world’s surface freshwater, provide drinking water for millions of people, support billion-dollar economies, and are the foundation of the region’s ecosystem. And they are facing a multitude of threats—including toxic algae blooms, climate change, and plastic pollution—that are putting them at risk.
The Solution
To protect human health, the environment, and the economy, we have to keep our waters clean and safe. That means governments need to take action and businesses need to change their practices in order to safeguard the Great Lakes and other waterways.
Stopping Algae Blooms in Lake Erie
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Protecting Our Freshwater From Road Salt
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All of us can help make the changes we want to see. By signing petitions and contacting decision makers, you can make your voice heard and help to affect change.
Reports
Closing Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline
Bringing biodiversity home: COP15 expectations for Canada
Enbridge’s Line 5 – The pipeline’s ongoing environmental risks to the Great Lakes and the climate
Protecting and Restoring the Ecological Health of Our Waters
Expectations for Domestic Action Plans under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
The Problem With Bottled Water
Energy East – A Threat to Our Drinking Water
Report: CLEAN, NOT GREEN: Tackling Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
Report: Tipping the Scales: A report about how Canada and Ontario can prevent an Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes
Closing Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline
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