Built the World’s First Ecosystem Endowment “They define us.” – Jim Blanchard, Former Michigan Governor Former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard’s simple statement about the Great Lakes captures the complex human/water relationship that has existed for millennia. These words describe why the Great Lakes are vital to the people who live here. The governors who founded…

Stopped Diversions of Water Out of the Lakes “Our Great Lakes waters are more secure than they have ever been.” – Peter Annin This quote is a reflection of our region’s shared governance, pioneered by hundreds of people, to ensure that the waters of the Great Lakes are used sustainably and protected for future generations.…