Initiatives

Commentary: As winters warm, Great Lakes coastal communities face growing climate risks

January 27, 2025 – Crain’s Chicago Business

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch of Michigan City Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

January 27, 2025 – NWI Life

Tariffs Could Affect Great Lakes Shipping

January 27, 2025 – Seehafer News

EOWC says it made significant strides in advancing regional priorities during ROMA conference

January 24, 2025 – My Kemptville Now

EOWC Pivots to Address American Tariff Threats

January 23, 2025 – Today’s Northumberland

Canada, Illinois share strong ties; tariffs could test that relationship

January 21, 2025 – Chicago Tribune

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus seeks allies in U.S. border communities on tariffs

January 20, 2025 – Cornwall Standard-Freeholder

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

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

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

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… Read More

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

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… Read More