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
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Turning the Tide – Harnessing the Blue Economy for Water Security and Climate Resilience
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… Read More about “Turning the Tide – Harnessing the Blue Economy for Water Security and Climate Resilience”
Mayor Spebar of Whiting Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
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… Read More about “Mayor Spebar of Whiting Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative”
Groups vow collaboration will strengthen coastal resilience
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
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… Read More about “The City of Two Rivers Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative”
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… Read More about “Pentwater Township Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative”
Lakeshore mayor joins Great Lakes initiative
Windsor | 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
ONTARIO, CBC News – September 5, 2023 – Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara wants to see upper levels of government launch a coastal resiliency study for the Great Lakes. A southwestern Ontario mayor says the provincial and federal governments need to follow in the footsteps of the United States and initiate… Read More about “Ontario mayor calls for coordinated action on coastal resilience from province, feds”
Johnson speaks at annual ‘Cities Initiative’ climate change conference
CHICAGO – 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
CHICAGO, 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.