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Beneficial Uses in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern Overview | Related Resources 
Overview The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement calls for Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) to restore and protect 14 beneficial uses in Areas of Concern. An impaired beneficial use means a change in the chemical, physical or biological integrity of the Great Lakes system sufficient to cause any of the following: -restrictions on fish and wildlife consumption -tainting of fish and wildlife flavor -degradation of fish wildlife populations -fish tumors or other deformities -bird or animal deformities or reproduction problems -degradation of benthos -restrictions on dredging activities -eutrophication or undesirable algae -restrictions on drinking water consumption, or taste and odor problems -beach closings -degradation of aesthetics -added costs to agriculture or industry -degradation of phytoplankton and zooplankton populations -loss of fish and wildlife habitat
Related Resources GLIN: Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Lakewide Management Plans (LaMPs) GLIN: Remedial Action Plans for Great Lakes Areas of Concern
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