Update on Great Lakes compact MILWAUKEE, WI (wuwm) - It's been a year and a half since a historic agreement was signed to regulate who can take water out of the Great Lakes, and how much can be removed. The plan was put into place, because of an increasing demand for fresh water in the US and abroad. But the protections are still far from taking effect. Ann-Elise Henzl explains. © Copyright 2012, wuwm