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City, Indigenous leaders commit to environmental protection of Great Lakes Basin
Leave a CommentThe 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
Leave a CommentOn 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
Leave a CommentChicago, 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
Leave a CommentFebruary 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
Leave a CommentChicago, 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
Leave a CommentChicago, 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.
Lakeshore mayor joins Great Lakes initiative
Leave a CommentWindsor | News – October 25, 2023 by: Mark Brown – The mayor of Lakeshore has been named to a group of elected officials working on Great Lakes sustainability issues. Read article.
Ontario mayor calls for coordinated action on coastal resilience from province, feds
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Johnson speaks at annual ‘Cities Initiative’ climate change conference
Leave a CommentCHICAGO – Wednesday marked the 20th anniversary of the annual meeting of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence “Cities Initiative.” Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region. View video
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Touts Vision for Climate Action and Environmental Justice
Leave a CommentCHICAGO, IL, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative was pleased to host Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago at its 20th anniversary Annual General Meeting today, where he continued to outline his vision for climate action and environmental justice. Read article.