Thursday, September 13, 2007

Great Lakes Restoration

A new report about restoring one of our most historical areas of the nation.

The Broad Benefits of Restoring the Great Lakes


For the past half century, the Great Lakes region has struggled to find its niche in a changing global economy. But the Great Lakes themselves can be a key asset in regional renewal-serving as a platform for sustainable economic growth and a magnet for skilled workers. Federal, state, local, and tribal leaders must recognize that the benefits of renewal exceed the costs and work together to commit the resources needed to restore the lakes.