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Office of the Great Lakes

"I look forward to leading the Council and doing my part to preserve and protect our waters. As the Chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governors, I will be able to fight to keep our beaches open, go after invasive species, reduce sedimentation and over fertilization, restore the fish population, and most of all, preserve our waters for Wisconsin citizens, instead of diverting them to Phoenix or Las Vegas." – Governor Doyle

Earth Day 2004 Governor Doyle directed the Department of Natural Resources to establish an Office of the Great Lakes. This Office is charged with implementing a comprehensive program to protect the lakes, identify problems and solutions, and serve as a contact point for the Great Lakes Community. Governor Doyle recently became co-chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governor’s, a partnership of Great Lakes states to tackle ecosystem-based and economic challenges. This Council has identified nine priorities for the Great Lakes that are intended to create a unified regional agenda to restore the Great Lakes and focus national attention on this internationally significant resource. We are at a critical juncture with opportunities to protect and restore the Great Lakes for generations to come. To learn more about any of the nine priorities and the Wisconsin related programs click on the links provided.

Last Revised: Tuesday February 03 2009