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The Council has one simple mission: To encourage and facilitate environmentally responsible economic growth through a cooperative effort between the public and private sectors among the eight Great Lakes States and with Ontario and Québec. Through the Council, Governors work collectively to ensure that the entire Great Lakes region is both economically sound and environmentally conscious in addressing today's problems and tomorrow's challenges.
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The Compass--June 2010
Council of Great Lakes Governors Newsletter Available
The Council of Great Lakes Governors is pleased to announce that the June 2010 edition of its newsletter, THE COMPASS, is now available for download.
Highlights in this issue of THE COMPASS:
* A Message from Council Co-Chair Ohio Governor Ted Strickland
* Governors Applaud Great Lakes Funding Bill
* Companies Find Opportunities During South America Trade Mission
* Compact Council and Regional Body to Meet June 10 in Chicago
* Conference Advances Great Lakes Science Stratergy
* Council Engages European Union Officials
* Asian Carp Hunt Continues in Chicago-Area Waterways
June 2010 Issue of The Compass»
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Great Lakes Protection and Restoration
Great Lakes Governors Express Support for Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010
On May 5, 2010, the Great Lakes Governors sent a letter to Senator Levin and Representative Ehlers of Michigan, the primary sponsors of "The Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010.” The Governors expressed support for the legislation which would authorize funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The Governors also outlined principles that should be included in any final legislation enacted by Congress.
A copy of the letter can be found here.
Great Lakes Protection and Restoration»
Great Lakes International Trade
"Invest in the Great Lakes Region" website now online
The Council of Great Lakes Governors recently launched a website designed to provide
information on the Great Lakes Region to potentitial
foreign investors. The website acts as a portal to
direct viewers to the investment websites of the
Council's eight member States. The site can be
accessed at http://www.investinthegreatlakes.com.
Invest In the Great Lakes Region Website»
Great Lakes International Trade»
Council of Great Lakes Governors
Governor Strickland Elected Co-Chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governors
On February 19, 2010, the Great Lakes Governors elected Ohio Governor Ted Strickland as Co-Chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governors. Strickland joins Co-Chair Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle in spearheading the Council’s efforts to protect the Great Lakes and invigorate the region’s economy.
Press Release Announcing Governor Strickland's Election as Co-Chair»
Great Lakes Protection and Restoration
Council Submits FFY 2011 Appropriations Requests for the Great Lakes
On February 19, 2010, Council Chair Governor Doyle submitted the Council’s FFY 2011 appropriations requests to the Great Lakes Congressional delegation. The requests include stepping up actions to combat the Asian carp and other invasive species, funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund, and continued support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
A copy of the letter can be found here.
Great Lakes Protection and Restoration»
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