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Annex 4 – Nutrients

Updated: August 11, 2021

Annex 4 of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement describes the nutrient management objectives for the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement

Updated: August 11, 2021

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 …

EGLE: Lake Erie

Updated: August 11, 2021

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) webpage dedicated to Lake Erie resources.

Lake Erie Binational Phosphorus Reduction Strategy

Updated: August 11, 2021

The purpose of this Lake Erie Binational Phosphorus Reduction Strategy is to describe the framework for binational cooperation under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Nutrients Annex towards the achievement …

Canada-Ontario Domestic Action Plan

Updated: August 10, 2021

Canada and Ontario outline actions to reduce phosphorus loading to Lake Erie.

Pennsylvania Domestic Action Plan

Updated: February 1, 2022

Pennsylvania outlines actions to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie.

US EPA: Lake Erie

Updated: August 10, 2021

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Lake Erie webpage provides history, resources, and Lakewide Action and Management Plans (LAMPs).

United States Action Plan

Updated: August 10, 2021

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.

Michigan Domestic Action Plan

Updated: August 10, 2021

Michigan outlines actions to reduce phosphorus loading to Lake Erie.

State of the Great Lakes 2019 Highlights Report

Updated: August 10, 2021

The Governments of Canada and the United States are pleased to release the 2019 State of the Great Lakes Highlights Report, which provides an overview of the status and trends …

Final Targets for Lake Erie Phosphorus Control

Updated: August 10, 2021

The United States and Canada adopted phosphorus load reduction targets to combat Lake Erie algal blooms.

Binational Webinar on Nutrient Reduction Efforts in Lake Erie

Updated: August 10, 2021

Representatives from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada presented on the ongoing efforts to manage excess phosphorus loads leading to toxic and nuisance algal …