Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition wherein the petitioners raise the issue that water levels in Lake Huron have dropped four to five feet since 1999. A potential solution could be building compensating structures along the St. Clair River to offset the increased outflow caused by historic dredging activities.
Here are some of the benefits that pertain to their economy: allowing freighters to increase carrying capacity, saving millions of dollars; preserving biodiversity; maintaining public docks and recreational amenities; and allowing homeowners to efficiently have access to water.
The petition calls on the government to take action on dropping water levels in the Great Lakes, specifically Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.