Michigan outlines actions to reduce phosphorus loading to Lake Erie.
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Ohio Domestic Action Plan
Ohio outlines actions to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie.
United States Action Plan
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Pennsylvania Domestic Action Plan
Pennsylvania outlines actions to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie.
Canada-Ontario Domestic Action Plan
Canada and Ontario outline actions to reduce phosphorus loading to Lake Erie.
Indiana Domestic Action Plan
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Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA), signed by Canada and the United States, is a commitment to protect the waters of the Great Lakes. It was most recently updated in 2012. Annex 4 was formed to manage phosphorus concentrations and loadings (and other nutrients if warranted) in the Great Lakes.
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Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
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Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Annex 6
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