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GREAT LAKES COMMISSION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Water Resources Management
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Great Lakes Science Advisory Board
1, record 1, English, Great%20Lakes%20Science%20Advisory%20Board
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Great Lakes Research Advisory Board 2, record 1, English, Great%20Lakes%20Research%20Advisory%20Board
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Great Lakes Science Advisory Board provides advice on research to the International Joint Commission and to the Great Lakes Water Quality Board. It also provides advice on scientific matters referred to it by the Commission, or by the Great Lakes Water Quality Board in consultation with the Commission. The Board conducts most of its work through its two standing committees, the Science Priority Committee and the Research Coordination Committee. 3, record 1, English, - Great%20Lakes%20Science%20Advisory%20Board
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gestion des ressources en eau
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Conseil consultatif scientifique des Grands Lacs
1, record 1, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20scientifique%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Gestión de recursos hídricos
- Contaminación del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Consultivo Científico de los Grandes Lagos
1, record 1, Spanish, Consejo%20Consultivo%20Cient%C3%ADfico%20de%20los%20Grandes%20Lagos
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Great Lakes Fishery Commission
1, record 2, English, Great%20Lakes%20Fishery%20Commission
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was established in 1955 by the Canadian/U. S. Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. The commission coordinates fisheries research, controls the invasive sea lamprey, and facilitates cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal agencies. 2, record 2, English, - Great%20Lakes%20Fishery%20Commission
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Commission des pêcheries des Grands Lacs
1, record 2, French, Commission%20des%20p%C3%AAcheries%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission des pêcheries des Grands Lacs a été établie en 1955 par la Convention sur les pêcheries des Grands Lacs du Canada et des États-Unis. La Commission coordonne la recherche sur les pêches, les mesures de contrôle de la lamproie marine envahissante, et facilite la gestion coopérative de la pêche entre les organismes de gestion des États, des provinces, des tribus et du gouvernement fédéral. 2, record 2, French, - Commission%20des%20p%C3%AAcheries%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Water Resources Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Great Lakes Levels Advisory Board
1, record 3, English, International%20Great%20Lakes%20Levels%20Advisory%20Board
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] was appointed in October 1979 to assist the IJC [International Joint Commission] in obtaining information pertinent to its various responsibilities associated with Great Lakes water supplies, levels, and flows. 2, record 3, English, - International%20Great%20Lakes%20Levels%20Advisory%20Board
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Board was disbanded in 1983. 3, record 3, English, - International%20Great%20Lakes%20Levels%20Advisory%20Board
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Gestion des ressources en eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil consultatif international du niveau des Grands Lacs
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20international%20du%20niveau%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il a été dissous en 1983. 2, record 3, French, - Conseil%20consultatif%20international%20du%20niveau%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Gestión de recursos hídricos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Consultivo Internacional del Nivel de los Grandes Lagos
1, record 3, Spanish, Consejo%20Consultivo%20Internacional%20del%20Nivel%20de%20los%20Grandes%20Lagos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Water Resources Management
- Water Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Indicators Implementation Task Force
1, record 4, English, Indicators%20Implementation%20Task%20Force
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Completed in 2000. The Indicators for Evaluation Task Force was established to develop a framework within which to evaluate the Parties’ progress under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and assist the IJC [International Joint Commission] in developing advice. 1, record 4, English, - Indicators%20Implementation%20Task%20Force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gestion des ressources en eau
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Indicators Implementation Task Force
1, record 4, French, Indicators%20Implementation%20Task%20Force
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Groupe de travail sur la mise en œuvre des indicateurs 2, record 4, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20la%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20des%20indicateurs
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Gestión de recursos hídricos
- Contaminación del agua
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Aplicación de los Indicadores
1, record 4, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Trabajo%20sobre%20la%20Aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20Indicadores
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-07-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between Canada and the United States of America
1, record 5, English, Convention%20on%20Great%20Lakes%20Fisheries%20between%20Canada%20and%20the%20United%20States%20of%20America
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Great Lake Fisheries Convention Act(GLFCA) is to implement the Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between Canada and the United States of America. The Convention establishes the Great Lakes Fishery Commission with members from both countries. The Commission has powers with regard to research, measures based on research, the sea lamprey eradication/minimization program, and publication of scientific information. 1, record 5, English, - Convention%20on%20Great%20Lakes%20Fisheries%20between%20Canada%20and%20the%20United%20States%20of%20America
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Convention sur les pêcheries des Grands Lacs entre le Canada et les États-Unis d'Amérique
1, record 5, French, Convention%20sur%20les%20p%C3%AAcheries%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20entre%20le%20Canada%20et%20les%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis%20d%27Am%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif de la Loi sur la convention en matière de pêche dans les Grands Lacs est de mettre en œuvre la Convention sur les pêcheries des Grands Lacs entre le Canada et les États-Unis d'Amérique. La Convention établit la Commission des pêcheries des Grands Lacs composée de membres des deux pays. La Commission détient des pouvoirs concernant la recherche, les mesures fondées sur la recherche, le programme d'éradication ou de réduction de la lamproie marine ainsi que la publication de renseignements scientifiques. 1, record 5, French, - Convention%20sur%20les%20p%C3%AAcheries%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20entre%20le%20Canada%20et%20les%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis%20d%27Am%C3%A9rique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-07-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Great Lake Fisheries Convention Act
1, record 6, English, Great%20Lake%20Fisheries%20Convention%20Act
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GLFCA 1, record 6, English, GLFCA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Great Lake Fisheries Convention Act(GLFCA) is to implement the Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between Canada and the United States of America. The Convention establishes the Great Lakes Fishery Commission with members from both countries. The Commission has powers with regard to research, measures based on research, the sea lamprey eradication/minimization program, and publication of scientific information. 1, record 6, English, - Great%20Lake%20Fisheries%20Convention%20Act
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur la convention en matière de pêche dans les Grands Lacs
1, record 6, French, Loi%20sur%20la%20convention%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20p%C3%AAche%20dans%20les%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif de la Loi sur la convention en matière de pêche dans les Grands Lacs est de mettre en œuvre la Convention sur les pêcheries des Grands Lacs entre le Canada et les États-Unis d'Amérique. La Convention établit la Commission des pêcheries des Grands Lacs composée de membres des deux pays. La Commission détient des pouvoirs concernant la recherche, les mesures fondées sur la recherche, le programme d'éradication ou de réduction de la lamproie marine ainsi que la publication de renseignements scientifiques. 1, record 6, French, - Loi%20sur%20la%20convention%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20p%C3%AAche%20dans%20les%20Grands%20Lacs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-11-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Water Resources Management
- Water Pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Great Lakes Water Quality Board
1, record 7, English, Great%C2%A0Lakes%20Water%20Quality%20Board
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Great Lakes WQB 2, record 7, English, Great%20Lakes%20WQB
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Great Lakes Water Quality Board is the principal advisor to the International Joint Commission under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Board assists the Commission by reviewing and assessing the progress of the governments of Canada and the United States in implementing the Agreement, identifying emerging issues and recommending strategies and approaches for preventing and resolving complex challenges facing the Great Lakes, and providing advice on the role of relevant jurisdictions to implement these strategies and approaches. 3, record 7, English, - Great%C2%A0Lakes%20Water%20Quality%20Board
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gestion des ressources en eau
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de la qualité de l'eau des Grands Lacs
1, record 7, French, Conseil%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27eau%20des%20Grands%C2%A0Lacs
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil de la qualité de l'eau des Grands Lacs est le principal conseiller de la CMI [Commission mixte internationale] pour l'examen et l'évaluation des progrès réalisés dans la mise en œuvre de l'Accord [Accord relatif à la qualité de l'eau dans les Grands Lacs]. Il détermine les enjeux émergents et recommande des stratégies et des méthodes de prévention et de résolution des problèmes complexes auxquels les Grands Lacs font face. Il doit également fournir des conseils sur le rôle des administrations compétentes chargées de la mise en œuvre de ces stratégies et méthodes. 2, record 7, French, - Conseil%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27eau%20des%20Grands%C2%A0Lacs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Great Lakes Commission
1, record 8, English, Great%20Lakes%20Commission
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Great Lakes Commission was created by the Great Lakes states as a vehicle for the coordinated management of the waters and related natural resources of the Great Lakes basin. The Commission was established in 1955 by the Great Lakes Basin Compact, is founded in state and U. S. federal law, and includes the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec as associate members. The Commission has a mandate to assist its members in the development and coordination of regional policy, and to advocate for legislation and policies to address Great Lakes issues. Policy positions are established by consensus among the delegations, in consultation with the associate members. 1, record 8, English, - Great%20Lakes%20Commission
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Gestion environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Commission des Grands Lacs
1, record 8, French, Commission%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-07-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Sea Lamprey Control Centre
1, record 9, English, Sea%20Lamprey%20Control%20Centre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- SLCC 1, record 9, English, SLCC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Centre is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Working as the Canadian agent of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to carry out the 1955 Convention of Great Lakes Fisheries agreement, the staff at the Centre are responsible for keeping sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes basin at a minimum. 1, record 9, English, - Sea%20Lamprey%20Control%20Centre
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Sea Lamprey Control Center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre de contrôle de la lamproie de mer
1, record 9, French, Centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20lamproie%20de%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce centre se trouve à Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario). En tant qu'agent canadien de la Commission des pêcheries des Grands Lacs chargé de l'application de la Convention de 1955 sur les pêcheries des Grands Lacs, le personnel du Centre maintient les effectifs de la lamproie marine au minimum dans le bassin des Grands Lacs. 1, record 9, French, - Centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20lamproie%20de%20mer
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Great Lakes Cleanup Fund
1, record 10, English, Great%20Lakes%20Cleanup%20Fund
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Great Lakes Cleanup Fund provides Environment Canada with $55 million to develop and demonstrate remedial technologies and programs to meet federal government reponsibilities in the seventeen "Areas of Concern" identified on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes by the International Joint Commission;... 1, record 10, English, - Great%20Lakes%20Cleanup%20Fund
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Fonds d'assainissement des Grands Lacs
1, record 10, French, Fonds%20d%27assainissement%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grâce au Fonds d'assainissement des Grands Lacs, Environnement Canada dispose d'une somme de 55 millions de dollars pour financer le développement et la démonstration de technologies et de programmes d'assainissement qui permettront au gouvernement fédéral de remplir ses obligations dans 17 secteurs canadiens sur les 43 du bassin des Grands Lacs identifiés par la Commission mixte internationale (CMI) comme étant les secteurs les plus préoccupants. 1, record 10, French, - Fonds%20d%27assainissement%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-05-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bulk water exports 1, record 11, English, bulk%20water%20exports
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Great Lakes International Joint Commission. 1, record 11, English, - bulk%20water%20exports
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Discussion paper, July 1998. 1, record 11, English, - bulk%20water%20exports
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- exportations d'eau en vrac
1, record 11, French, exportations%20d%27eau%20en%20vrac
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- exportations massives d'eau 1, record 11, French, exportations%20massives%20d%27eau
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grands Lacs, Commission mixte internationale. 1, record 11, French, - exportations%20d%27eau%20en%20vrac
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Document de discussion de juillet 1998. 1, record 11, French, - exportations%20d%27eau%20en%20vrac
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Joint Strategic Plan for Management of Great Lakes Fisheries
1, record 12, English, Joint%20Strategic%20Plan%20for%20Management%20of%20Great%20Lakes%20Fisheries
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... was first proposed in December 1980 and adopted in 1981 as a commitment to interjurisdictional coordinated fishery management based upon an ecosystem approach. Great Lakes Fisheries Commission. 1, record 12, English, - Joint%20Strategic%20Plan%20for%20Management%20of%20Great%20Lakes%20Fisheries
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Joint Strategic Plan for Management of Great Lakes Fisheries
1, record 12, French, Joint%20Strategic%20Plan%20for%20Management%20of%20Great%20Lakes%20Fisheries
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-09-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- International Great Lakes Surveillance Program 1, record 13, English, International%20Great%20Lakes%20Surveillance%20Program
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commission reiterates the need for adequate surveillance and monitoring of water quality and the Governments are again urged to ensure long-term funding in support of the International Great Lakes Surveillance Program which was recommended to the Governments on August 27, 1976. 1, record 13, English, - International%20Great%20Lakes%20Surveillance%20Program
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Programme international de surveillance dans les Grands lacs 1, record 13, French, Programme%20international%20de%20surveillance%20dans%20les%20Grands%20lacs
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme proposé pour la surveillance de la qualité de l'eau. Renseignement: 2Hv-Te8bd. 1, record 13, French, - Programme%20international%20de%20surveillance%20dans%20les%20Grands%20lacs
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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