Joint Meeting w/Healing Our Waters Coalition, Great Lakes Commission, US EPA & Environment Canada

Attend this session to hear updates from the U.S. and Canadian governments regarding their efforts to restore the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the waters of the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem, as required by the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Speakers at this session include U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Great Lakes Special Advisor Cameron Davis, who will also outline restoration plans for the coming year. In addition, learn about the successful work of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy in transforming abandoned and contaminated properties along the Detroit River into parks and family-friendly spaces. Native American leader Frank Ettawageshik also offers his perspective on the status of restoration efforts.