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The Council has one simple mission: To encourage and facilitate environmentally responsible economic growth through a cooperative effort between the public and private sectors among the eight Great Lakes States and with Ontario and Québec. Through the Council, Governors work collectively to ensure that the entire Great Lakes region is both economically sound and environmentally conscious in addressing today's problems and tomorrow's challenges.
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The Compass--January 2009
Council of Great Lakes Governors Newsletter Available
The Council of Great Lakes Governors is pleased to announce that the January 2009 edition of its newsletter, THE COMPASS, is now available for download.
Highlights in this issue of THE COMPASS:
* A Message from Council Chair, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle
* Historic Great Lakes Water Compact Takes Effect
* Governors Again Sound Alarm on Carp Barrier
* Answers to the Food Versus Fuel Debate
* Shanghai Prepares for World Expo 2010
* GLNA Attends World Travel Market Trade Show
January 2009 Issue of The Compass»
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Great Lakes Water Management
GREAT LAKES-ST. LAWRENCE RIVER BASIN WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL TO HOLD FIRST MEETING
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council will hold its first meeting on Monday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. CST. The meeting will take place at the Ambassador East Hotel, 1301 N. State Parkway in Chicago, Illinois. It will be open to the public and include an opportunity for public comments.
December 8, 2008 Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council Meeting Agenda »
Resolution #1--Election of Chair and Vice-Chair (Adopted December 8, 2008)»
Resolution #2--Adoption of By-Laws and Interim Guidance (Adopted December 8, 2008)»
Resolution #3--Executive Director and Secretariat (Adopted December 8, 2008)»
Resolution #4--Rules and Regulations Committee (Adopted December 8, 2008)»
Resolution #5--Adoption of Basin-Wide Conservation and Efficiency Objectives (Adopted December 8, 2008)»
Compact Council By-Laws (Adopted December 8, 2008)
Compact Council Interim Guidance (Adopted December 8, 2008)»
Great Lakes International Trade
COUNCIL TO LEAD MULTI-SECTOR TRADE MISSION TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
The Council of Great Lakes Governors is leading a multi-sector trade mission to Australia and New Zealand from March 1-11, 2009.
Australia-New Zealand 2009 Trade Mission»
Aquatic Invasive Species
GOVERNORS URGE CARP BARRIER COMPLETION
On October 31, the Council of Great Lakes Governors urged rapid completion of carp barrier construction and safety testing, and operation of the barrier at full capacity.
October 31, 2008 Letter to Secretary Chertoff and Secretary Gates»
Great Lakes Water Management
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS GREAT LAKES COMPACT
OCTOBER 3, 2008--The Great Lakes Governors today applauded President George W. Bush for signing a joint resolution of Congress providing consent to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. The President’s action marks the final step in the Compact’s approval process thus enabling these historic protections to become law.
In December 2005, following a nearly five-year negotiation, the Governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin reached agreement on the Compact. The Compact provides a comprehensive management framework for achieving sustainable water use and resource protection. The eight Great Lakes States reached a similar, good faith, agreement with Ontario and Québec in 2005, which the Provinces are using to amend their existing water programs for greater regional consistency.
During 2007 and 2008, each of the eight Great Lakes State legislatures ratified the Compact. Legislative approval was completed by the U.S. Senate on August 1, 2008, and by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 23, 2008.
October 3, 2008 Press Release»
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Implementation Status»
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