Great lakes water management discussed.GREAT LAKES Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). WATER MANAGEMENT DISCUSSED. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is an agency of the state of Wisconsin. Its purpose is to preserve, protect, manage and maintain the natural resources of the state[1]. (WDNR WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WDNR Washington State Department of Natural Resources ), Madison, Wisconsin Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The 2006 population estimate of Madison was 223,389, making it the second largest city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and , USA is hosting comment sessions through October 6, 2004 on behalf of the Council of Great Lakes Governors. The open house and public comment sessions will gather input on proposed draft agreements among the Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces to update how they protect and manage the Great Lakes. The draft agreements, referred to as Annex 2001, propose how the 10 jurisdictions will collectively manage water quantity issues in the basin, including requests for withdrawing water from the basin and for discharging water outside it. Submit e-mail comments and questions, through October 18, to Annex2001@cglg.org or enter them online at www.cglg.org. |
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