esources on Earth.
             The Great Lakes ecosystem, comprising one fifth of the world's surface fresh water supply, and 84% of North America's fresh water supply (EPA), has been experiencing a startling decline in water levels over the last decade. Like all ecosystems, the Great Lakes have been no exception to natural fluctuations. However, it is the current disruption in these natural fluctuations that is the cause for concern. Ten years ago, when the Great Lakes rhythmic water levels should have begun rising from their natural low levels to the natural high levels, they failed to do so. The water levels remained stable at natural lows of the systems natural range. Though this raised some concern amongst stakeholders, the cause for concern became more extreme as the water levels shifted in the downward direction, decreasing below the natural low levels. In the era of ever increasing water consumption, this continuing loss of one of the world's largest freshwater resources is a major issue.
             Going beyond the fundamental concern for the fr
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