Nation The Great Lakes were named the first freshwater ‘Hope Spot,’ here’s why that matters July 24, 2023 Caitlin Looby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Comments Off on The Great Lakes were named the first freshwater ‘Hope Spot,’ here’s why that matters The Great Lakes were designated a 'Hope Spot,' alongside places like the Galápagos Islands and Atolls of the Maldives. Here's why that matters.