Under the new 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the International Joint Commission (IJC) is required to report every three years on progress toward meeting the Agreement’s objectives. The IJC held a series of online and in-person discussions and meetings to consider the public's views on its first draft assessment of progress and the governments of Canada and the United States' Progress Report.
Comments on both the IJC’s draft TAP report and the Governments' Progress Report were welcomed until April 15, 2017.
Below you will find the presentations and public comments made during the public meetings in:
- Toronto, Ontario - October 5, 2016
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin - October 18, 2016
- Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - March 2, 2017
- Detroit, Michigan - March 21, 2017
- Sarnia, Ontario - March 22, 2017
- Toledo, Ohio - March 23, 2017
- Buffalo, New York - March 29, 2017
- St. Catharines, Ontario - March 30, 2017
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - March 2, 2017
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Presentation: Mike Ripley, Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority: Restoring the Little Rapids in the St. Marys River
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Joanie McGuffin, Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy: Building a Water Trail for the Lake Superior-wide Community Presentation
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Presentation: Catherine Taddo, City of Sault Ste. Marie, ON: Sanitary and Stormwater Infrastructure Overview
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Detroit, MI - March 21, 2017
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Dr. Joan Rose, Michigan State University: “Swimability” and Human Health on Great Lakes Beaches Presentation
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Kyle Moxley, Henry Ford Health System & Emily Kutil, UD Mercy: “Drinkability” - Health Implications of Detroit Water Shut-offs
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Presentation: Ali Shakoor, Wayne State University: "Fishability" in Southeastern Michigan Waters - Eat Safe Fish Presentation
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Sarnia, ON - March 22, 2017
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Presentation: Donna Strang, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority: St. Clair River Area of Concern
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Presentation: Raj Bejankiwar, International Joint Commission: Chemicals of Mutual Concern and Human Health
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Presentation: Kris Lee and Patty Troy, St. Clair River Binational Public Advisory Council Co-Chairs Presentation
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Presentation: Emery Huszka and Don Ciparis, National Farmers Union: Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrients and Harmful Algal Blooms
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Toledo, OH - March 23, 2017
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Presentation: Dr. Chris Winslow, Ohio Sea Grant at Ohio State University: Overview of latest science on Lake Erie HABs
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Presentation: Gail Hesse, National Wildlife Federation - Implementation Planning for the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
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Presentation: Karl Gebhardt, Ohio EPA: Lake Erie Protection & Restoration Plan
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Buffalo, MI - March 28, 2017
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Presentation: Krystyn Tully, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper - Making the Great Lakes the Place to Be for Outdoor Recreation
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Presentation: Dr. Diana Aga, University at Buffalo - Emerging Contaminants and Impacts on Fish and Wildlife
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Presentation: Dr. Alicia Pérez-Fuentetaja, State University of New York - Wetland Habitat Restoration Needs for Niagara River
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Presentation: Jajean Rose-Burney, Western New York Land Conservancy - Niagara River Corridor Ramsar Site
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Presentation: Oluwole McFoy, Buffalo Sewer Authority - Multiple Approaches to Eliminated Contaminated Runoff
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Presentation: Sean Burkholder, University at Buffalo - Alternative Futures for Restored Waterfronts
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Presentation: Mark Shriver, Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable - Buffalo Blue, a Sustainable Business Perspective
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Presentation: Jill Jedlicka, Buffalo-Niagara Riverkeeper - Community Collaboration for Restoration Action
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St. Catharines, ON - March 29, 2017
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Presentation: Patrick Robson, Niagara Area of Concern - Our Niagara River: A Healthier Niagara Rivern
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Presentation: Bill Redelmeier, Southbrook Vineyards - Sustainable Vineyards
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Presentation: Paul General, Six Nations Eco-Centre - Biodiversity in the Great Lakes: A First Nations View
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Presentation: Dr. Mike Duncan, Niagara College - Towards Solving the Farm Runoff Problem
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Public Comments
Below you will find videos of the public comment period during each public meeting.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - March 2, 2017
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Public Comment Period during the Public Meeting in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Detroit, MI - March 21, 2017
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Public Comment Period during the Public Meeting in Detroit, Michigan
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Sarnia, ON - March 22, 2017
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Public Comment Period during the Public Meeting in Sarnia, Ontario
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Toledo, OH - March 23, 2017
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Public Comment Period during the Public Meeting in Toledo, Ohio
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Buffalo, NY - March 28, 2017
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Public Comment Period during the Afternoon Public Meeting Session in Buffalo, New York
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Public Comment Period during the Evening Public Meeting Session in Buffalo, New York
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St. Catharines, ON - March 29, 2017
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Public Comment Period during the Public Meeting Session in St. Catharines, Ontario
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