Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement 2012

Sandra KokSenior RAP Program EngineerNiagara River RAP Implementers SessionApril 10, 2013

The amended Agreement – signed September 7th, 2012, in force Feb 12 2013

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Areas of Concern – continue to be a priority

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Parties want to see substantial progress towards delisting

• Emphasis on reporting on progress

• Progress report to International Joint Commission

every 3 years by the Parties

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Annexes in the Agreement

1 : Areas of Concern

2 : Lakewide Action and Management Plans

3 : Chemicals of Mutual Concern

4 : Nutrients

5 : Discharges from Vessels

6 : Aquatic Invasive Species

7 : Habitat and Species

8 : Groundwater

9 : Climate Change Impacts

10 : Science

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For more information

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• www.ec.gc.ca/great lakes

• Binational.net

• www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment/en/subject/great_lakes/index.htm