SIGNATORY RESPONSE FORM
AN ECOSYSTEM CHARTER FOR THE GREAT LAKES-ST. LAWRENCE BASIN 

INTRODUCTION:  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. 
(Please check the appropriate line below 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
workplans, implementation activities or advocacy efforts, etc.)

SIGNATORY STATEMENT:







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

Name:____________________________________________________________

Affiliation:_____________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________Fax:_________________Email:_________________
 
Endorsements will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please download, complete and return to:
Victoria Pebbles
Great Lakes Commission
Eisenhower Corporate Park
2805 S. Industrial Hwy, Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6791
Phone: 734-971-9135
Fax: 734-971-9150
E-mail: vpebbles@glc.org