Lake Superior Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2013

Abstract

This pdf summarizes progress made toward achieving the goals of the Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP). In 2013, LAMP will focus on invasive species, land use change, biodiversity, chemicals of concern and potential effects of climate change. The findings and recommendations included in the International Joint Commission’s March 2012 summary of findings and recommendations on regulation of water levels in Lake Superior will also be considered. The report lists seven specific sites were progress has been made on clean-ups of contamination in Areas of Concern (AoCs). The report lists ongoing challenges including stressors (contaminants, climate change, chemicals, and the need to monitor these stressors), including the 2012 floods on US and Canadian areas of Lake Superior. The report briefly lists next steps (implementing projects; prevention of invasive species; working with mining and power companies; protecting and restoring habitat, etc.).