I just had to make a comment on this. I read the links posted here, and neither of them said anthing about specific parts of the Interagency Oceans Policy Task Force regarding the Great Lakes. I've been somewhat following this, and I have yet to hear any specifics, just general broad comments on what "might" happen.

We should try and leave the politics off this site. Let's keep it to confirmable, relative information.

Our Great Lakes "watchdog" organizations, both government and private, are keeping an eye on this. It's connected to the United Nations and overall world-wide issues. The Great Lakes were included, and that's probably where there will be problems, since the Lakes are a separate system from the Oceans.

Beware the alarmist comments and press releases. I'm not downplaying this, just making a point that unless you know the facts, posting anything other will cloud the issue and be a disservice to readers on this site.

When factual, specific information can be posted, we'd all love to read it.