What is the purpose of the Great Lakes Compact signed in 2008?

• A. To protect Great Lakes water and guide its use
• B. To regulate fishing quotas
• C. To promote offshore drilling
• D. To create a shipping route

Answer: (A)

Protecting the Great Lakes water and guiding how it can be used is what this is about. The Compact creates a regional framework among the Great Lakes states to prevent significant diversions of lake water and to regulate withdrawals, ensuring the lakes’ water quality and long-term availability. It sets procedures for reviewing proposed withdrawals outside the basin and requires ongoing cooperation and monitoring so water resources remain sustainable for future generations. The other options involve fishing quotas, offshore drilling, or creating a shipping route, none of which are the purpose of this agreement.