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Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement 2012
Sandra KokSenior RAP Program EngineerNiagara River RAP Implementers SessionApril 10, 2013
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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