MEP Northeast/Great Lakes
MEP Northeast/Great Lakes
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MEP Northeast/Great Lakes

Lake Superior is a treasure. One would be hard-pressed to find a Minnesotan who disagrees with that statement. Yet, despite the special place it holds in our hearts, understanding of, commitment to, and support for efforts to protect Lake Superior is lacking in the state. That situation must change.


Ask U.S. presidential candidates to make Great Lakes restoration funding a priority.  Click on this button to sign a petition.



Click here to download the Lake Superior Restoration Report published in 2005.

Click here to download a Citizens' Action Guide.


News, Events & Announcements


Notice of Public Meetings

Notice of Public Meetings  (8/4/2008)
Delisting targets for the St. Louis River Area of Concern
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Compact to protect the Great Lakes

Compact to protect the Great Lakes  (8/3/2008)
Bemidji Pioneer Editorial
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U.S. Senate Approves Great Lakes Protections

U.S. Senate Approves Great Lakes Protections  (8/1/2008)
News release from National Wildlife Federation
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U.S. House committee approves Great Lakes compact

U.S. House committee approves Great Lakes compact  (7/30/2008)
Associated Press
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House Judiciary Committee markup of Great Lakes Compact

House Judiciary Committee markup of Great Lakes Compact  (7/30/2008)
Watch a webcast of the committee hearing
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News Advisory: Minnesota Home Energy Makeover Winners Receive Prizes
8/5/2008
CEE awards prizes to Minnesota homeowners
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Congress gets stuck on legislation creating federal clean-up standards for invasive species
8/4/2008
By Erica Werner, Associated Press
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