Community of Learners |
A new destination for learning about water — inspiring lifelong stewardship through education and partnerships. The great Lakes and its watersheds hold immense significance:
- Worldwide, 80% of all illnesses indeveloping countries are linked to water.
- Over 1.1 billion people don't have access to safe water.
- The Great Lakes hold 20% of the world's freshwater supply and 90% of the U.S. supply.
- In the Grand Traverse region, the quality of life, including its annual half-billion recreation and tourism economy, are directly linked to abundant, high-quality water resources.
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