The IJC is seeking public input on the Draft 2025 Review of its report, Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes. This is the second 10-year review focused on the consumptive use, diversion, and removal of Great Lakes water.

The draft report offers a preliminary assessment of how well the recommendations from the IJC’s 2015 report have been implemented and remain relevant. It also outlines new proposed recommendations for consideration by the governments.

A public webinar will be held on August 14 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (EST) to present key findings from the draft report and gather public feedback. Written comments are also welcome and can be submitted directly to the IJC.

To access the report, register for the webinar, or submit comments, visit: www.ijc.org/pwgl.

Quick Facts

• The IJC has studied the removal of water from and within the Great Lakes basin for over 40 years.
• The IJC issued its first report with recommendations on the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes in 2000, following a formal request, or “reference” from the Governments of Canada and the US.
• The first report was followed by a three-year review, released in 2004, and a 10-year review, released in 2015.
• The analysis in the draft 2025 report is informed by interviews with over 30 key stakeholders and subject-matter experts.