06/08/2026
Partnership is the foundation of meaningful progress across the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region. By bringing together governments, Indigenous communities, businesses, academia, environmental organizations, and local communities, we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone.
We extend our sincere appreciation to A. O. Smith for its leadership and commitment to this shared vision. Strong partnerships like these drive innovation, protect our freshwater resources, strengthen our economy, and improve the quality of life for generations to come.
🌊 Introducing Great Lakes Champions: a CGLR series highlighting the organizations that are championing Great Lakes issues and helping to advance innovative solutions, foster collaboration, and build a more sustainable and resilient future for the Great Lakes region. 🌱💚
Through this series, we’re shining light on the partners who are working alongside the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) to accelerate solutions that strengthen water stewardship, sustainability, and resilience. Learn more at councilgreatlakesregion.org.
We’re proud to kick off the series with A.O. Smith Corporation 💚, a leading water technology company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Through their involvement and contributions in the Great Lakes WISE initiative, A. O. Smith is helping drive collaboration, share best practices, and support responsible water management across the region.
Guided by their purpose, “To Find a Better Way,” A. O. Smith is advancing innovative solutions that help strengthen water resilience, protect water quality, and ensure the Great Lakes remain a thriving resource for generations to come.
Together, CGLR and A. O. Smith are working toward a future where innovation, sustainability, and collective action help safeguard the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem.
💧 Join us in celebrating A. O. Smith as a Great Lakes Champion. 🌿
