Number: RL32956
Title: Great Lakes Water Withdrawals: Legal and Policy Issues
Authors: Cynthia Brougher, American Law Division; Pervaze Sheikh, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report describes the characteristics of the Great Lakes, the interests they support, and possible threats to lake levels. It analyzes the federal laws and policies that regulate the diversion, withdrawal, and consumptive use of water from the Great Lakes. Also included is a discussion of the final Compact and Agreement and some of the issues raised by various interest groups. This report concludes with a general discussion on the relationship between compacts, federal law, and the Congress.
Pages: 23
Date: October 7, 2008