Ways to Give & Get Involved

Mark Fisher, CEO of the Council of the Great Lakes Region, to become the first President of the Canada Water Agency

March 7, 2025

CGLR Foundation’s Senior Program Director, Lora Shrake, to serve as Executive Director on an interim basis

Ottawa, ON and Cleveland, OH – The Council of the Great Lakes Region today announced that Mark Fisher will step down as President and CEO, effective March 14th, following the Government of Canada’s announcement appointing him to serve as the first President of the new Canada Water Agency. Lora Shrake, currently the CGLR Foundation’s Senior Program Director, will serve as the Council’s Executive Director on an interim basis.

Under Mark’s leadership since 2014, the Council has become a recognized regional leader in so many areas, from cross-border trade and border management to protecting the Great Lakes for future generations. The Boards of Directors of CGLR Canada, the CGLR Canada Foundation, CGLR USA and the CGLR Foundation would like to wish Mark all the best as he takes on this vital leadership role with the Canada Water Agency.

Media Contact:
Brian Ames
Chair of the Board
info@councilgreatlakesregion.org

Join the Great Lakes Region Community

Join us for an upcoming webinar or attend a future round table or conference! Or better yet, get involved in our programs that are working to make the Great Lakes region the first truly sustainable region in the world.

 

Join our community and stay informed of CGLR’s events and activities.

 

You will learn various aspects about the region, meet regional experts driving environmental sustainability and economic prosperity, and you’ll have a chance to get involved in shaping the region’s sustainable future.

Become a Donor

Charitable contributions to the CGLR Foundation in the US and the CGLR Canada Foundation are crucial for helping us integrate environmental considerations into our regional public policy decisions, business strategies, and investment choices.

DONATE

Get Involved

Supporting CGLR and joining our programs and outreach efforts will help bring sector leaders and stakeholders together to grow the region’s US-Canada economic partnership, transition to a sustainable future, and strengthen our competitiveness in today’s fast pace global marketplace.

JOin us