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Supporting regional ocean economies and ecosystems

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  • The Great Lakes contain one fifth of the Earth’s surface fresh water and provide drinking water for 40 million people.
  • 35 million people live in the Great Lakes watershed, and 12 of the largest cities in the United States are located along Great Lakes shores.
  • The Great Lakes Navigation System supports over 128,000 jobs and produces a total of $18.1 billion in business revenue annually.
  • More than 9 million anglers, 4 million hunters, and 23 million bird watchers rely on the Great Lake’s natural resources each year.
Nonpoint source pollution

Nonpoint source pollution threatens the health of the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Ship

Infrastructure revitalization holds promise for Great Lakes ports

Zebra Mussels, an invasive species

Invasive species threaten the Great Lakes economy and ecosystem

Great Lakes Waves

Water levels affect the Great Lakes’ economy

arctic lighthouse

Arctic climate change impacts the continental United States

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