Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Type	Nonprofit organization

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a multinational coalition of municipal and Indigenous government executives.^[1]

In Anishinabek News

November 2018: The coalition works with various levels of government to protect and restore the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River. In November 2018, the group collaborated with the Anishinabek Nation to request a delay in adopting new water diversion review procedures. The organization expressed disappointment that proposed rules did not require sufficient public participation across the region.^[2]
June 2019: The organization was one of five groups that proposed the Action Plan 2030 to the federal government in 2019. Deputy Director Sarah Rang noted that mayors are concerned about record flooding and support the plan's recommendations for new investments.^[3]
March 2025: The organization held its Annual Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C. in March 2025.^[4]
June 2025: The coalition works to promote economic prosperity and protect fresh water in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region. Linda Debassige participated in the initiative in April 2025 to identify opportunities for collaboration between First Nations, Tribes, and municipalities.^[5]
March 2026: The coalition works to promote economic prosperity and protect fresh water across the Great Lakes Basin. The Anishinabek Nation uses this platform to collaborate with municipalities on water protection and strategic pillars.^[1]