On a fundamental level, we are connected to water. Water is necessary for our survival, second only to the air we breathe. Our experiences with water allow us to connect with each other.
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The waters of the Great Lakes basin are tough. They’ve been harmed by human activities, but humans also have helped them bounce back. The relationships that people have with these bodies of water can remind us of the importance of resiliency. Three individuals shared their stories as part of the…
According to the Second Binational Great Lakes Basin Poll, “An overwhelming majority of survey respondents (88%) feel it is important to protect the Great Lakes,” and this number is up by 3 percent from the first poll conducted two years ago.
This issue of Great Lakes Connection falls during the month of Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22. We’ve dug into the archives and found several fitting examples of Watermarks, which have been recorded for years by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. These video and written vignettes help document…
David Ullrich has devoted his life to Great Lakes issues.
With the recent release of the IJC’s First Triennial Assessment of Progress on Great Lakes Water Quality, it’s worth noting that high-level actions by governments have an impact at home, to people who live in the Great Lakes basin.
The IJC’s Great Lakes Connection newsletter has been highlighting Watermarks for more than a year --- from Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior. But these video and written testimonials are just the beginning.
Watermarks are still rolling in. The IJC, in a partnership with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, is recording individual experiences about the Great Lakes as part of a Watermarks project.
In our travels to assess progress under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, we’ve met many interesting people. They have stories to tell about personal connections to the lakes … and its rivers, too.