Share Your Great Lakes Perspectives
This public comment period closed on April 10, 2026. Thank you to everyone who shared their perspectives on Great Lakes water quality. The IJC is now in the process of considering input received as it develops its next Triennial Assessment of Progress Report. Report updates will be available on the IJC’s website here.
You can still submit and vote for photos in the Great Lakes Photo Showcase.
- Photo submission deadline: May 31
- Voting deadline: June 8
Canada and the United States work together through the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to keep the Great Lakes clean and healthy. Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes.
Thank you to everyone who shared their perspectives on how the governments are doing to restore, protect and enhance Great Lakes water quality. Your input is helping to inform the IJC’s independent advice to both governments.
To stay informed about the IJC’s forthcoming assessment of the governments’ progress on the goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and other activities, sign up for Shared Waters, the IJC’s quarterly newsletter.