Great Lakes Water Agreement

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement is a formal partnership between the United States and Canada aiming to protect and restore the health of the Great Lakes. Established in 1972, it sets shared environmental goals to reduce pollution, control invasive species, and address other threats to water quality and ecosystem health. The agreement encourages collaboration, scientific research, and pollution prevention measures to ensure clean, safe, and sustainable water resources for communities, industries, and wildlife across both countries. It is revised periodically to adapt to new environmental challenges and science.