Watershed deal aimed at protecting Great Lakes

MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT
ENVIRONMENT REPORTER | September 24, 2008

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved a historic compact that largely bans major diversions from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, protecting the world’s largest body of fresh water from massive transfers.

The measure had already been passed by Ontario, Quebec, and the eight states along the water system, and goes into effect on Dec. 8.

U.S. President George W. Bush must still sign it …

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Source site: Globe and Mail - Canada

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