Although public pressure forced BP to promise not to increase its pollution into Lake Michigan, there’s nothing to prevent other polluters from increasing their toxic discharges into the Great Lakes.  In fact, approval for other pollution increases is pending elsewhere in the region. With years of progress in cleaning up the lakes, increasing industrial pollution is the LAST thing our Lakes need.

That’s why were calling on Governor Stickland to prevent future BP fiascos by endorsing a “no increased pollution” policy in our state.

We want to literally show the Governor how much we love the Great Lakes--we're setting up an online photo of Ohio citizens enjoying them. We're going to send the Governor a photo album with pictures of our families at the Lakes to drive home this important message: No increased pollution in our waters!.

I'm asking you to contribute to the album a photo of you or your family wading, fishing, running the dog, or lounging on the beach at the Great Lakes or another state water. If you love the Lakes, please take a moment to send us your favorite shot!

Even if you don't have a picture of yourself at the water, you can still help by taking a snapshot of yourself with a sign that says the Lakes are important to you. 

To send your own picture, click here and attach your favorite photo of you or your family at the water.

You can also visit our online gallery to see all the Great Lakes pictures we’ve receive by clicking here.

Then, use the form below to help get the word out to your friends and family about this important issue.