Great Lakes and St Lawrence Cities Initiative

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The organization is comprised of 137 mayors and local officials from the United States and Canada. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative employs one person and generates annual revenue of over $10,000. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative works to protect and restore the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. Their efforts span environmental, economic, and social agendas, with a focus on preserving the region's significant freshwater resources. The organization collaborates with mayors and municipal staff to develop and implement local, regional, and basin-wide strategies for conservation. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of this vital freshwater resource. They strive to protect the health of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River ecosystem, which provides drinking water for 40 million people and supports a strong regional economy. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative can be reached online at glslcities.org.