Our Great Lakes

The 2005 Review
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement is reviewed every six years. And this year, 2005, marks the latest review of the Agreement . At the request of the governments of Canada and the United States, the International Joint Commission is holding public meetings on how well the GLWQA has worked so far. The meetings will take place in 14 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River cities this fall. Visit the International Joint Commission Web site for more information on how you can get involved, including locations and dates of upcoming meetings.

Quick Facts
The Agreement
History of the Agreement
Signing of the Agreement
The 2005 Review

International Joint Commission (IJC)
Biennal Reports & Responses
Canada’s Response to the Twelfth Biennial Report

Areas of Concerns & Remedial Action Plans
Areas of Concern in Canada
Areas of Concern in the United States *
Remedial Action Plans Progress Report 2003
Status of Beneficial Use Impairments in Canadian Areas Concern

Related Links
Great Lakes Information
Great Lakes Information Network *
Great Lakes National Program Office *