• Gerald H. Acker confirmed as IJC United States’ Chair

    The International Joint Commission (IJC) is pleased to announce that the appointment of Gerald (Jerry) Acker as US Section chair has been confirmed by the US Senate.

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    Recapping the UN Water Conference, Harmonizing Data and Preparing for Climate Change

    Welcome back to our Shared Waters newsletter, covering activities in the Canada-United States transboundary region, including the Great Lakes.

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    Water Level Impacts Questionnaire - Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

    Have you been impacted by high or low water levels on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River this year or in 2022? Please respond to a short questionnaire for shoreline property owners to report on your direct experiences.

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