Ecosystem Charter for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin

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Ecosystem Charter

Introduction

Letter of Presentation

Preamble

Shared Vision

Principles

Glossary

Addendum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Signatory Statements

Signatory Form

Great Lakes Information Network

Ecosystem Management

Sustainable Development

Laws and Policies

Environment Agencies and Organizations in the Great Lakes region

Questions?

Comments or questions about the Ecosystem Charter for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin? Contact Victoria Pebbles at vpebbles@glc.org

Ecosystem Charter for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin
Signatory Form

The Ecosystem Charter for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin is a statement that summarizes commonly held principles for pursuing an "ecosystem approach" to Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin management. Any government agency, or non-governmental organization that subscribes to these principles is invited to be a signatory. Signatories agree to use the Charter as guidance in developing their own work plans and priorities, as a means to enhance communication and cooperation with others, and as a means for assessing progress toward a shared vision for the future. The Charter is a non-binding "good faith" agreement; it does not replace or affect implementation of existing laws, agreements and policies. Rather, it showcases these initiatives in the spirit of promoting an ecosystem approach to Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin management.

To endorse the Ecosystem Charter for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin, fill out the online form below, or download a Signatory Response Form (text-only) and return to the Great Lakes Commission at the address indicated on the form.

Please fill in the information below and press the "Submit form" button at the bottom of this page to become a Charter signatory.

I endorse the Ecosystem Charter for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin and my agency/organization will be a Charter signatory. I would like the following statement to accompany my agency's/organization's name in the Charter addendum: (Please provide a brief statement that expresses your comments on the Charter, how you will use it for guidance, incorporate it into work plans, implementation activities or advocacy efforts, etc.)

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My agency/organization would like to be involved in future review/revision of the Charter. Please contact us with further details.

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Note: Endorsements will be accepted on an ongoing basis.


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