The Cities Initiative releases its newsletter, “Making Waves,” once per month. Stay up to date on current initiatives, important government programs, webinars, etc.
2021 AGM Update
Dear Cities Initiative Colleagues:
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiativeʼs Annual General Meeting (AGM) is back again and will be held virtually this year on August 25 and 26. The program is still in development, but we are excited to share our theme: “Climate Change - 2021 and Beyond.” While the AGM will be held online, it will be interactive and collaborative. Read more
The Contents of the Senate Compromise Infrastructure Bill and Its Prospects For Passage
A bipartisan group of 21 senators has proposed an infrastructure compromise. The proposal gives us insight into where legislation will finally land. However, paying for the new funding remains elusive with a gas tax recommendation being rejected by the Biden Administration. Read more
Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC)
In 2016 the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) set out to develop a strategy to address toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie by reducing phosphorus in agricultural runoff that flows into the Thames River in Ontario. Five years later, the group is making progress in their research and implementation of trial technologies that eliminate phosphorus at the source. Read more
(Photo Source: Thames River PRC - Waterloo Biofilter technician, Chad Welch, installing the technology at the Boudreau Pump Station)
Water Equity Commission and EPA Presentation
On June 8, 2021, the Cities Initiative’s Mayors Commission on Water Equity met with EPA Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Affairs, Casey Katims, to discuss how the Biden administration is addressing water equity. Read more
Interview with Mayor of Hammond - Why he has joined
Last month we were excited to welcome the City of Hammond, Indiana as a new member of the Cities Initiative. Hammond is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan with a population of just over 76,000. While they may be smaller in size, they have big hopes for their involvement with the Cities Initiative and the future of the Great Lakes.Read more
Our organization continues to grow! The Membership Taskforce has made major strides in our goal to grow our ranks and ensure the vitality of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.
Mayor Mitch Panciuk
Belleville, ON
Mayor Marg Isbester
Greater Napanee, ON
Mayor Jim Harrison
Quinte West, ON
Upcoming Webinars - Save the Dates
Simultaneous English and French interpretation available on all webinars below.
September 23
Building Your Waterfront to Transition your Community
October 21
Keeping Our Water Clean for a Stronger Fishing Industry
November 18
The State of Shipping in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
