The Great Lakes support a robust fishing industry that helps generate billions of dollars in economic activity across the region. It's essential that the Great Lakes Science Center continues to have the resources it needs to protect the freshwater fisheries and habitats our communities depend on.
Discussing the importance of the Great Lakes Science Center.
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