Ecosystem Restoration in the Great Lakes: The Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy

Sheikh, Pervaze A.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Great Lakes;    Water law and legislation;    Ecosystem management;   

RP-ID  :  RL33411
RP-ID  :  RL33411_2008Jan30

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report summarizes The Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy, analyzes issues related to the Strategy and its implementation, and discusses federal legislation related to restoration in the Great Lakes. The Strategy is a series of recommendations for actions and activities aimed at starting the restoration of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Strategy encompasses eight issue areas: aquatic invasive species, fish and wildlife habitat (habitat/species), coastal health, contaminated sediments, nonpoint source pollution, toxic pollutants, indicators and information, and sustainable development.