Public Consultation on the Draft 2025 Report on the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes
The International Joint Commission (IJC) is seeking public input on its Draft 2025 Report on the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes. This report is the IJC’s second 10-year review of recommendations on the consumptive use, diversion and removal of water from the Great Lakes. The public is encouraged to review the draft report and share feedback.
The comment period opens on July 31 and closes on August 31.
A public webinar will be held on August 14 to provide an overview of the preliminary findings of the draft report and obtain public comments.
Relevant links:
- News release launching public consultation on the Draft 2025 Report on the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes
- Slideshow from August 14 webinar
- Summary of the IJC’s activities and publications related to the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes
Methods to participate
The IJC held a public webinar on August 14, 2025 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET. A recording of the webinar is available below.
Written comments on the draft report can be provided until August 31, 2025 by:
- Email at PWGL@IJC.org
- Mail at:
Canadian Section United States Section
Secretary, Canadian Section Secretary, U.S. Section
International Joint Commission International Joint Commission
234 Laurier Avenue West, 22nd Floor 1717 H Street NW, Suite 835
Ottawa, ON K1P 6K6 Washington, DC 20006