For a binational thumbs-down on the proposed Great Lakes states/provinces' water conservation pact (alias the Annex 2001 implementing agreements), go here (be forewarned that the download takes a while on dial-up):
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/events/docs/water.pdf
Canadian Ralph Pentland and American Jim Olson take turns ripping the agreements. In Pentland's words, the agreements are a "very high risk strategy" for the Lakes that could actually promote, rather than deter, water exports.