This resolution expresses congressional support for designating March 6, 2025, as "Great Lakes Day" to highlight the ecological and economic importance of the Great Lakes region. The measure recognizes that the Great Lakes—consisting of Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario, and Superior—contain over 90 percent of U.S. freshwater and provide drinking water to more than 40 million people across eight states and millions more worldwide. The Great Lakes support significant economic activity, generating $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product and supporting over 25 million jobs in the region while also providing critical habitats for wildlife and recreational opportunities. The resolution commits Congress to preserving and protecting the Great Lakes through programs like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and specifically calls for increased efforts to protect Lake St. Clair, which the resolution identifies as central to the region's drinking water, recreation, and commerce. This is a symbolic measure with no new funding or enforcement mechanisms—it simply expresses congressional support and commitment to Great Lakes conservation.
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