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council of the great lakes region (CGLR)

Apr 07, 2016

More research, better data required to understand and adapt to climate impacts on the Great Lakes

April 7, 2016

New report from CGLR and Mowat says uncertainty about future water levels and gaps in data affect climate adaptation decisions. Read More

Jun 26, 2014

CGLR Low Water Levels Paper Release Event

June 26, 2014

On June 26th an event was held to release CGLR & The Mowat Centre’s report, Low Water Levels. This report looks at recent changes to water levels across the region and the risks and benefits high and low water levels could hold for key interests in the region.
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Jun 26, 2014

Low Water Blues–Economic Fallout from Lower Future Water Levels in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region Could Total More Than $18 Billion by 2050

June 26, 2014

If future water levels in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River remain near the low end of the historic range for sustained periods, the long-term economic impact on the region could reach $18.82 billion by 2050, according to a new Mowat Centre study conducted for the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR).

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Apr 11, 2013

New Canada/U.S. council will tackle problems of Great Lakes

April 11, 2013

 

Mowat Director Matthew Mendelsohn and CUSLI Director David Kocan in the Toronto Star on the founding of the new CGLR. Read More

Apr 11, 2013

Council of the Great Lakes Region Launch

April 11, 2013

On April 11-12, 2013, the Mowat Centre and the Canada-US Law Institute, in partnership with many regional actors, launched a new bi-national organization to advance effective and coordinated private sector, public sector, and civil society responses to our shared regional challenges: the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR). Read More

Jun 06, 2011

The best investment in the world

June 6, 2011

The National Post feature editorial by John Austin & Matthew Mendelsohn on investing in the Great Lakes Region.

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