We invite you to join us in charting a fresh and hopeful course in the care, governance and defence of the Great Lakes — the life sustaining watery heart of the North American continent.

Join us for an on-line meeting about the Great Lakes Commons Charter — an emerging strategy to transform our human relationship with the Lakes.

On June 19th find out what the Charter is and where it came from. We will explore how it can be a powerful instrument in your hands and in concert with other people and communities around the Lakes region facing similar challenges.

We want to share this Charter with you, hear your responses, innovations, and insights. Only with your participation and wisdom can the Charter become the instrument for change it is being created to be.

Register for this free on-line event here. You will be participating through your computer from 1– 2:30pm (eastern time). The event will feature various speakers addressing the vision and history of the Charter and the emerging campaign to bring it to life among the communities of the Lakes.

Water can unite people across interests, cultures, and borders. That unity is necessary for the many courageous and disparate efforts to sustain and protect the waters to succeed.

Visit the event page for updates on the format and invited speakers.

You can add your support for this Charter right now if you like and on the 19th you will see your name on a list and on a regional map with the growing number of other Charter supporters.

Hosted by Great Lakes Commons and the Council of Canadians