At the heart of FLOW's groundbreaking law and policy work is demonstrating how to apply public trust principles and make long-term policy decisions that will protect the waters, equitably balance competing uses, buttress the federal government's billion dollar Great Lakes Restoration Initiative investment, and herald the lakes as a living, dynamic ecosystem.
FLOW's programs focus on changing specific policies at every level of governance, from local ordinances to international agreements. Click on a program below to get more information.