Council of the Great Lakes Region

Thanks to funding from Dart Container to CGLR's Circular Great Lakes initiative, we have awarded over 30K so far to help communities purchase, install, and monitor approximately 20 innovative stormwater filtration systems to prevent land-based plastic litter, oil, and sediment from entering our waterways and the #GreatLakes. Recipients include EcoSuperior Environmental Programs, Ecology Action Center (Illinois), and Hope College. Funding is still available! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gBZvTVrM Frog Creek Partners, ENVIROPOD

With #climatechange and human activity threatening our natural world, businesses can contribute to environmental protection by helping enhance natural systems and preventing biodiversity loss. Join CGLR for our next webinar on August 29, where we will speak with Bruce Power to learn how companies can protect natural spaces and #biodiversity. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/g7KN3EPh Emily Johnston

Did you miss last week's webinar that explored common themes, opportunities for collaboration, and compelling innovation ideas that will accelerate climate action across the #GreatLakes region? You can watch the recording featuring our guest speakers Liesl Clark with the University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and Julia Field with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by visiting: https://bit.ly/3M7Pftb

Next week on August 7, a roundtable discussion on the past and present conditions of public transportation in the #GreatLakes state with an eye to the future will take place at Zauel Public Library in Saginaw, Michigan at 7:00 PM ET. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to gain firsthand insight from industry leaders regarding their experience and the benefits of investing in a robust multi-modal transportation system. Learn more below and by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gYauMcy4

A timely panel on #waterstewardship was held at CGLR's 2024 Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum in #Toronto, which delved into essential topics such as corporate water stewardship and the economic feasibility of sustainable water use within industries. Check out this week's featured article by Bente-Sophie van Kalken and The Water Institute at the University of Waterloo, which captured key takeaways from the water stewardship discussion between regional experts at this year's Forum. #GLSGF2024 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gB83-CHB Noelle Brigham, P.E., ENV SP, A. O. Smith Corporation, Brian Bruce, Veolia North America, Alan S. Gilden, Watts Water Technologies, Andreanne Simard, BlueTriton Brands

#Netzero strategies are top of mind for the #GreatLakes region’s sectors, and governments and businesses are under a spotlight to address the mounting pressures through policies, investments, and technologies. The Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative, powered by CGLR and the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development, provides a platform to enable streamlined and effective paths forward for its members to implement #decarbonization projects across the region to reduce emissions and accelerate a #cleanenergyfuture! Learn more and get involved in the collaborative today: https://lnkd.in/g-rWYBa

"Every budget that every city, every province, and every federal government produces should include all of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the measurements as to how we're doing." - Canada's Ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, at the 2024 Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum.   One of the many key takeaways from #GLSGF2024 is the importance of working towards achieving the SDGs and measuring our progress across the #GreatLakes region in order to create the first sustainable region in the world, the focus of CGLR's new strategic plan. Learn more about CGLR and the work we're doing to ensure the region remains a vibrant and competitive area for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/dsQBy_M Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Join us tomorrow, July 25, for a webinar discussing the recent research that explored common themes, opportunities for collaboration, and compelling innovation ideas that will accelerate climate action across the #GreatLakes region! We'll hear from Liesl Clark at U-M SEAS, who oversaw this research, to learn about their findings, recommendations, and next steps. We’ll also be joined by Julia Field from Michigan EGLE, who will share insight on the inception and implementation of Michigan’s climate action plan. Learn how the Great Lakes region is responding to EPA calls for leadership in climate action by registering: https://bit.ly/4daYvrO University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Farmers in #Ontario are highly concerned about agricultural conservation, protecting water quality, and addressing the rise of toxic Lake Erie algae blooms. Check out this week's featured article examining results from a recent report and survey by the National Farmers Union - Ontario on farmer attitudes and perceptions of nutrient management, including the risks and solutions to water contamination from animal manure and the agricultural application of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gahaqFnm Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation

We are thrilled to have the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) join our Circular Great Lakes initiative as a Knowledge Partner! SWANA, the largest member-based solid waste association in the world, is an organization committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy, and research. Learn more about Circular Great Lakes and how you can get involved by visiting: https://lnkd.in/dUpkCCT