Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909
(http://www.ijc.org/rel/agree/water.html)

This treaty between the U. S. and Canada establishes the International Joint Commission and authorizes boundaries water level controls, including the Great Lakes. Implemented by the International Joint Commission.

Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement as amended 1987
(http://www.ijc.org/rel/agree/quality.html)

This agreement between the U. S. and Canada establishes Remedial Action Plans for Great Lakes Areas of Concern, Lakewide Management Plans for the Great Lakes, and sets specific objectives for critical pollutants. Implemented by US EPA and Environment Canada.

Great Lakes Air Quality Agreement
(http://www.ijc.org/rel/agree/air.html)

This Agreement between the U.S. and Canada provides a mechanism to address shared concerns for trans-boundary air pollution. Implemented by US EPA and Environment Canada.

Binational Toxics Strategy
(http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/bns/)

The Strategy coordinates actions to eliminate persistent, bio-accumulative toxic substances from the Great Lakes basin. Implemented by US EPA and Environment Canada.

Strategic Great Lakes Fisheries Management Plan
(http://www.glfc.org/fishmgmt/sglfmp97.htm)

The Plan is a cooperative agreement among state, provincial, tribal and federal governments on Great Lakes fisheries management, including procedures for establishing fish community objectives for each lake. Implemented by individual fisheries management jurisidictions.

The Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries
(http://www.glfc.org/pubs/conv.htm)

The Convention establishes the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission to research and manage Great Lakes fisheries, especially related to control of sea lamprey. Implemented by the Great Lakes Fisheries Commmission.

1836 Treaty
(http://history.eup.k12.mi.us/local/river/1836.html)

The 1836 Treaty establishes native American fishing rights and tribal management of certain Great Lakes fisheries. Implemented by the Chippewa-Ottawa Treaty Management Authority.

Regional Agreements

Great Lakes Charter
(http://www.cglg.org/pub/charter/index.html)

The Charter is a regional water management agreement signed by the governors and premiers of the Great Lakes States and Provinces. It controls diversions and consumptive use of water within the Great Lakes basin. Implemented by the Council of Great Lakes Governors.

The Great Lakes Charter Annex 2001
(http://www.deq.state.mi.us/documents/deq-ogl-Annex2001.pdf) (pdf file)

The Annex is an agreement among the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to update and reinforce the commitments of the Great Lakes Charter. Implemented by the Council of Great Lakes Governors.

Great Lakes Basin Compact
(http://www.glc.org/about/glbc.html)

The Compact establishes the Great Lakes Commission for state and provincial cooperation and advocacy on Great Lakes issues. Implemented by the Great Lakes Commission.

Great Lakes Toxic Substances Control Agreement
(http://www.cglg.org/pub/toxics/)

The Great Lakes Toxic Substances Control Agreement establishes coordinated regional action to control toxic pollutants to the Great Lakes. Implemented by the Council of Great Lakes Governors.