8 States 2 Provinces
Protection and Restoration
The Great Lakes Governors established a list of nine priorities to guide the restoration and protection of the largest single source of fresh surface water in the world, the Great Lakes.
Water Management
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) lead the protection of the world's largest supply of surface fresh water. Through the landmark Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement and the companion Water Resources Compact, we provide the legal and policy framework for eight States and two Provinces to manage and protect our water resources. By coordinating regional implementation and fostering wise water use, we ensure the Basin remains healthy to sustain both our environment and the region's competitive economic advantage.
Aquatic Invasive Species
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors’ and Premiers’ Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force works to stop the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin.
Maritime Initiative
100% Great Lakes Fish
The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative works to demonstrate how every part of fish caught, raised, or processed in the Great Lakes region can be put to productive use. By developing new uses and markets for fish byproducts, the initiative aims to reduce waste, increase economic returns, create jobs, and strengthen the sustainability of the region’s fisheries.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence
Trees Initiative
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Trees Initiative is a regional effort with the goal of planting 250 million trees by 2033.
Sustainable Agriculture
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Sustainable Agriculture Initiative aims to advance sustainable agriculture in the region, strengthen the region’s agricultural economy, and increase resilience and food security.
Managing
21%
of the world's
surface fresh water
Building on over
170,000
cruise passenger
port visits
Growing a nearly
$9.3 (US) trillion
regional
economy
Award winning
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Compact & Agreement
Propelling
exports through
15
international trade offices