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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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Great Lakes Biomass State Regional Partnership
Joint Letter sent to Congress in Support of National Bionergy Partnershp
On April 4, 2008, Council of Great Lakes Governors' Chair Governor Doyle joined the Chairs of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors, the Southern States Energy Board, and the Western Governors' Association and sent a joint letter in support of
authorization of the National Bioenergy Partnership. This vital program, which the Council of Great Lakes Governors manages for the Great Lakes region, builds on a
collaborative of five successful regional biomass energy programs created by Congress
and the Department of Energy 25 years ago. Federal authorization of this program will
strengthen this federal-state-private partnership that recognizes the regional nature of
energy resources and works cooperatively to address opportunities and barriers to the
regional energy markets. This Partnership is uniquely designed to offer timely and
effective support for expanded biomass development by building public and private
sector networks; leveraging federal, state, and private resources; and providing technical
assistance, citizen outreach and education.
April 4, 2008 letter to Congressman Inslee»
Great Lakes Biomass State Regional Partnership»
The Compass--March 2008
Council of Great Lakes Governors Newsletter Available
The Council of Great Lakes Governors is pleased to announce that the March 2008 edition of its newsletter, THE COMPASS, is now available for download.
Highlights in this issue of THE COMPASS:
* A Message from Council Chair, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle
* Momentum Builds for Great Lakes Compact
* Governors Challenge Congress to Prioritize the Great Lakes
* GLBSRP Drives Ethanol Research
* GLNA Holds German Sales Mission
* U.S.-Australia Treaty Generates Defense Sector Export Opportunities
March 2008 Issue of The Compass»
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Great Lakes Restoration and Protection
GREAT LAKES GOVERNORS CHALLENGE CONGRESS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE GREAT LAKES
On February 25, 2008, the Council of Great Lakes Governors sent a letter to Congress outlining a series of requests for FFY 2009 to restore and protect the Great Lakes. The Governors continue to seek a greater federal investment as a supplement to significant State and local spending.
February 25, 2008 Letter to Congress»
Great Lakes Water Management
GOVERNOR DANIELS SIGNS HISTORIC GREAT LAKES PROTECTIONS
Governor Mitch Daniels today signed legislation ratifying an interstate compact that will create unprecedented protections for the Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin.
“The State of Indiana has renewed its commitment to protect Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes. Many people worked closely to support this compact through its development and approval, and I'm grateful to all who have brought us to this day," said Governor Daniels.
February 20, 2008 Press Release»
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Implementation Status»
Great Lakes Water Management
GOVERNORS RENEW CALL TO ENACT GREAT LAKES PROTECTIONS
The eight Great Lakes Governors today renewed their call to State legislators to take the steps needed to protect the region's most valuable asset, the Great Lakes. Specifically, the Governors adopted a resolution again urging swift enactment of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact (compact) and rejected calls for renegotiations which will only serve to weaken the protections that they endorsed more than two years ago. The Governors issued a clear statement decrying recent proposals to upset the delicate compromise among diverse and varied interests in support of protecting the Great Lakes through the compact.
February 19, 2008 Governors' Resolution»
February 19, 2008 Press Release»
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Implementation Status»
Great Lakes Restoration and Protection
GREAT LAKES GOVERNORS CHALLENGE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE LAKES
On November 8, 2007, Governor Jim Doyle, Chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governors, today called on each Democratic and Republican presidential candidate to support protecting and restoring the Great Lakes.
In a letter sent on behalf of the region’s Governors, Doyle challenged the candidates to forge a new partnership with the Governors to protect and restore our nation’s water belt—the Great Lakes. Governor Doyle has spearheaded State and regional efforts but it is recognized that accelerated progress can only be made with greater federal support, particularly from the next Administration.
November 8, 2007 Letter to Presidential Candidates»
November 8, 2007 Press Release»
Council of Great Lakes Governors' Protection and Restoration Initiative»
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