Honoring The American History Of The Great Lakes And Renaming Lake Ontario As Lake America

This renaming asserts U.S. historical and economic claims over Lake Ontario, rebranding a major shared waterway with Canada to highlight American contributions.

What the order does ​

• Directs the Secretary of the Interior to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”.
• Orders updates to all federal geographic records and references to reflect the new name.
• Requires guidance to ensure all federal agencies use the new name on maps, contracts, and documents.

Who it affects ​

• Federal agencies and departments.
• Users of federal maps, contracts, and public documents.
• Border communities near Lake Ontario/Lake America.

Context ​

Lake Ontario is a vital economic and strategic resource shared by the U.S. and Canada; the renaming does not alter international boundaries or legal rights.