USGS Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
The White House announces the official designation change in USGS documents and the Geographic Names Information System.
Quick Look
- Geological Survey has officially renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in its electronic documents and the Geographic Names Information System.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the decision, stating that all necessary paperwork has been completed.
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Why It Matters
Lake Ontario is a major body of water shared between the United States and Canada. The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) serves as the official repository for geographic names in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, August 28. /TASS/. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) will soon change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its official documents, the White House reported, citing a letter from USGS Director Ned Mamula.
"The U.S. Geological Survey has officially designated the former Lake Ontario to be renamed as Lake America in all official USGS electronic documents. The change will begin occurring in printed documents over the next several days," the White House wrote on its X page.
According to the message, the change has been made official in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
A TASS correspondent noted that the lake still retains the name Ontario on the GNIS map itself. However, it can no longer be found in the system by searching for "Lake Ontario." Users now have to type in "Lake America" to find it.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US authorities are renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, with the decision taking effect immediately. According to him, all the necessary paperwork to rename the lake has already been completed.
Open Questions
- How will the Canadian government respond to the renaming?
- What are the legal implications for international treaties regarding the lake?
