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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
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<p>The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a binational coalition of U.S. and Canadian mayors from more than 125 cities and municipalities working to advance the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The Cities Initiative and local officials integrate environmental, economic and social agendas to sustain a resource that represents approximately 80% of North America’s surface freshwater supply, provides drinking water for 40 million people, and is the foundation upon which a strong regional economy is based.</p>
Press Releases
Ontario and Quebec mayors call for greater federal leadership to protect shoreline communities along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
Released on March 9, 2022
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative receives $380,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Released on February 25, 2022
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative concludes highly successful virtual annual meeting
Released on August 27, 2021
Survey finds Great Lakes and St. Lawrence communities to spend nearly $2 billion over next five years combating coastal damages from climate change
Released on July 6, 2021
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Supports Budget 2021’s funding for Canada Water Agency and understanding the effects of Climate Change
Released on April 21, 2021
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Announces 2021 U.S. Federal Priorities
Released on March 5, 2021
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative applauds agreement to advance Brandon Road project to stop Asian carp
Released on January 8, 2021
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