GATINEAU, QC, April 14, 2022 /CNW/ – United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. ReganAnd Canada’sThe Honourable Steven Guilbeault is the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
“CanadaAnd The United StatesThere is a long tradition of cooperation on issues that have an impact on the well-being, prosperity, and health of those living on either side of the border. Our shared management of the Great Lakes ecosystem is an example of our collective action.
“Fifty Years Ago on April 15, 1972In response to the dramatic deterioration in water quality, our countries have reaffirmed their commitment to work closely together to restore the Great Lakes and protect them through a new framework of binational cooperation. United StatesCanada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
“Under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement CanadaAnd The United StatesWe have engaged state, provincial, municipal, and local governments; First Nations and Mtis governments; Tribal governments; industry; and the general public in working together for a healthy, sustainable Great Lakes environment for the benefit of current and future generations.
“The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement has been a tremendously effective tool in protecting and improving the water quality in the Great Lakes. It is a combination of complementary U.S. environmental programs and Canadian ones. We have seen dramatic reductions in toxic substances that are harmful to wildlife and fish, some by more then 90%. We have restored and are continuing to restore areas that were severely damaged on both sides. Additionally, we have implemented measures that have resulted the return to the Great Lakes of important species such as Bald Eagles, Lake Trout, and other wildlife. CanadaUnited States relations are strong because of our shared environmental achievements.
“As we mark fifty years of collaboration, we also recognize that the job is far from over and that both countries must continue to take action to protect this precious resource. We are proud to reflect upon the achievements made under the Agreement and we reaffirm and deepen our mutual commitment to work together to restore and preserve the Great Lakes for the future.
“The United StatesAnd CanadaThis important milestone will be further celebrated and discussed at the Great Lakes Public Forum. Niagara Falls, OntarioThe week of September 26, 2022.”
SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
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