Taking action to protect the Great Lakes

Find out how Canada is taking action to address current and future threats to Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem health through the Freshwater Action Plan.

Great Lakes Areas of Concern

Cleaning up areas identified as having high levels of environmental harm. Find out more about the Great Lakes Areas of Concern.

Preventing toxic and nuisance algae

Managing excess nutrient concentrations in the Great Lakes to prevent toxic and nuisance algae. Find out more about algae in the Great Lakes.

Improving the health of coastal  areas

Restoring and protecting critically important coastal areas, including coastal wetlands and nearshore waters. Find out more about the Great Lakes coastal areas.

Reducing harmful chemicals

Addressing the threats posed to the Great Lakes by Chemicals of Mutual Concern. Find out more about these harmful chemicals.

Engaging Indigenous Peoples

Supporting participation by Indigenous Peoples in decision making processes and actions to restore and protect Great Lakes water quality. Find out more about Indigenous Engagement.

Engaging the public through community-based science

Enhancing public awareness of and participation in addressing Great Lakes issues. Find out more about public engagement.

Lakewide plans

Action and management plans for protecting each Great Lake. Find out more about Lakewide Action and Management Plans.