These programs operate on incredibly support small tight budgets while delivering enormous environmental and economic returns. And I would like to thank the people who lead this work in my home state of Wisconsin. Dr. Jacobs, The Great Lakes are a vital resource not just for industry, but for the 40 million people who rely on them for their drinking water. NOAA plays a major role in protecting the lakes alongside its federal, state, tribal and local partners from invasive species, species from flooding and harmful algal blooms. (02:56–03:04)
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Asserts the Great Lakes' importance for industry and as a drinking water source for 40 million people.
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