The new draft Great Lakes anti-diversion deal to be announced today is a distinct improvement over last year's version, but has to be strengthened to close some major loopholes. Even with those changes, some Canadians and First Nation members seem almost unalterably opposed.
A proposal to significantly limit water diversions from the Great Lakes falls far short of protecting Canada's precious fresh water and excludes aboriginal rights to the watershed, critics said Wednesday.
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Posted by Dave at June 30, 2005 07:46 AM