Archive: 2024

City, Indigenous leaders commit to environmental protection of Great Lakes Basin

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The Great Lakes face multiple manmade environmental challenges, including invasive species and industrial runoff.
Dave Byrnes | August 20, 2024 – Read article

Turning the Tide – Harnessing the Blue Economy for Water Security and Climate Resilience

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On this World Water Day, business and municipal groups are leading the call for rethinking how we use our vital freshwater resources and build resilience through a restorative blue economy. It's time to change our paradigm and perspective. Let’s recognize the urgency and unmatched potential that our waters offer, a path to reinvigorate economies and promote climate resilience.   Read more.

Mayor Spebar of Whiting Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

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Chicago, IL – February 20, 2024 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is pleased to welcome Mayor Steve Spebar of Whiting, IN to its growing coalition of more than 250 mayors and top elected local leaders working to advance the environmental, economic, and social health of communities in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.  Read release

Groups vow collaboration will strengthen coastal resilience

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February 21, 2024 – NPCA plays ‘critical role' in shoreline hazard management.  Read more.

The City of Two Rivers Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

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Chicago, IL February 5, 2024 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is pleased to welcome The City of Two-Rivers and Council President Adam Wachowski to its growing coalition of more than 250 mayors and top elected local leaders working to advance the socioeconomic and environmental health of communities in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.  Read release

Pentwater Township Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

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Chicago, IL February 2, 2024 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is pleased to welcome Pentwater Township and Supervisor, Lynne Cavazos to its growing coalition of more than 250 mayors and top elected local leaders working to advance the socioeconomic and environmental health of communities in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.  Read release.