Great Lakes Commission urges Congressional support for key regional priorities

The Great Lakes Commission is encouraging support for several key Great Lakes priorities funded by Energy and Water appropriations, including the John Glenn Great Lakes Basin Program and a replacement lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., among others. This letter was sent to key members of the Great Lakes Congressional Delegation on Oct. 24, 2003.

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The Great Lakes Commission, chaired by Samuel W. Speck (Ohio), is a nonpartisan, binational compact agency created by state and U.S. federal law and dedicated to promoting a strong economy, healthy environment and high quality of life for the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence region and its residents. The Commission consists of state legislators, agency officials, and governors' appointees from its eight member states. Associate membership for Ontario and Québec was established through the signing of a "Declaration of Partnership." The Commission maintains a formal Observer program involving U.S. and Canadian federal agencies, tribal authorities, binational agencies and other regional interests. The Commission offices are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.