Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA)

  • Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA)

    The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) is a commitment between the United States and Canada to restore and protect the waters of the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement provides a framework for identifying binational priorities and implementing actions that improve water quality. EPA coordinates U.S. activities under the Agreement.

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Last updated on August 25, 2025