Environment and climate change canada (eccc) will plan, CO-host, and convene the binational great lakes public forum in partnership with the united states environmental protection agency as required…

Environment and climate change canada (eccc) will plan, CO-host, and convene the binational great lakes public forum in partnership with the united states environmental protection agency as required by the great lakes water quality agreement. Activities:this assistance agreement supports provision of audiovisual services that will allow for remote participation in the forum, ensuring participation of a wider audience from the great lakes region including participants in the united states.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:this project will address disproportionate and adverse environmental impacts of people on great lakes water quality by allowing virtual and in-person attendees at the great lakes public forum 2022 to receive information on the state of the great lakes, ongoing and emerging threats, and priorities for science and action. This project makes presentations and participation available to a wider geographic area that includes underserved communities by allowing those who are unable to travel in-person to access information about the state of the great lakes near them. The project is expected to include opportunities for virtual participants to participate in question and answer sessions, and two public listening sessions.