The County of Elgin is now a member of a coalition of over 400 communities whose goal is to protect freshwater resources and economic growth along the Great Lakes.
Warden Dominique Giguere notes as a member of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, the county will work collaboratively with communities on both sides of the border to support healthy lakes and rivers, safe and affordable water for all residents, climate resilient communities, and economic transformation throughout the region.
Elgin county boasts over 100 kilometres of Lake Erie shoreline and Giguere stresses safeguarding the lakeshore and waterways is vital.
Giguere points out, “As a community situated directly on Lake Erie, safeguarding our lakeshore and waterways is vital to the health, prosperity, and well-being of our residents. Being part of this network helps us explore forward-thinking solutions that ensure communities along the Great Lakes waterways continue to flourish.”
According to a media release, “The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a multinational coalition of municipal, First Nation, and Tribal government executives representing communities in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region who are working to promote economic prosperity in our communities and protect our fresh water for the benefit of current and future generations.”
For more information on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, you can visit https://glslcities.org/
Written by Ian McCallum
