Published: May 15, 2008 09:55 am         

Legislature OKs Great Lakes compact

LANSING -- After months of waiting, the Michigan Legislature has approved a regional compact to prevent Great Lakes water from being sent to thirsty regions.

A final agreement will have to wait because Democrats and Republicans must resolve differences over large-scale water withdrawals from Michigan lakes and waterways.

All eight states adjoining the Great Lakes must ratify the compact for it to take effect. It has been approved by four.