The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a binational coalition of over 240 U.S. and Canadian mayors and local officials dedicated to protecting and restoring the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. They integrate environmental, economic, and social agendas to sustain this vital resource, which supplies approximately 20% of the world's surface freshwater and provides drinking water for 40 million people.
The Cities Initiative works towards strengthening the socio-economic and environmental health of the region, focusing on initiatives such as resilient coastal projects, water equity, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. They collaborate with regional planning agencies, non-profit organizations, and engineering partners to develop project plans, pursue funding opportunities, and ensure equitable access to water resources and benefits for all communities.
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