This document outlines federal and state efforts to achieve the binational phosphorus load reduction targets adopted in 2016 under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
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Pennsylvania Domestic Action Plan
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Michigan Domestic Action Plan
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Ohio Domestic Action Plan
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Ohio outlines actions to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie.
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Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
Updated on: December 7 2018
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US EPA: Lake Erie
Updated on: August 14 2019
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