The Lake Superior Binational Program Initial and ongoing focus upon bioaccumulative toxins. Basin-wide, ecosystem approach using a Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP). Partnership approach to achieve goals.

We seek a Lake Superior Watershed … that is a clean, safe environment where diverse life forms exist in harmony; where the environment can support and sustain economic development, and where citizens are committed to regional cooperation and a personal philosophy of stewardship. A Vision for Lake Superior

The Superior Work Group and LaMP Implementation Chemicals of Concern Habitats & Species at Risk Developing Regional Sustainability

Chemicals of Concern A “Zero Discharge Demonstration Program.” Promotion of closed- cycle industrial systems. Residential knowledge and awareness of household vectors.

Habitats & Species at Risk Protect and maintain existing high-quality habitat sites in the basin and the ecosystem processes that sustain them. Restore degraded plant and animal habitat.

Developing Regional Sustainability Human use of the Lake Superior ecosystem by all people in the watershed should be consistent with the highest social and scientific standards for sustainable use. Human use of the Lake Superior ecosystem by all people in the watershed should be consistent with the highest social and scientific standards for sustainable use.