Our Work
Here’s some of the work we’re doing to ensure a healthy environment, strong economy and high quality of life for current and future generations.
EVENTS
Register now!
Registration is now open for the 2024 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 8-10 in Rochester, New York, at The Strathallan Hotel! Read more and register here.
JOBS
Positions available at the GLC
The GLC is currently accepting applications for a program specialist position, and also a maritime transportation policy analyst — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today!
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The May 2024 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes information on the 2024 GLC Annual Meeting, a recap of Great Lakes Day 2024, congressional updates including GLRI funding, news from our collaboratives, and more!
ADVOCACY
Great Lakes Investment Tracker
The new Great Lakes Investment Tracker is an interactive mapping application developed by the Great Lakes Commission to showcase federally-funded projects in Great Lakes states. Visit the tracker here!
ADVOCACY
2024 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC released its 2024 federal priorities, urging the Biden administration and Congress to invest in projects and programs that will protect the Great Lakes and accelerate the national economy.
NEWS
Commissions sign historic agreement
The Great Lakes Commission, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and International Joint Commission formally signed their first-ever joint memorandum of understanding at the 2024 GLC Semiannual Meeting. Read more…
Scientists find signs of sinkholes on the floor of Lake Michigan
In August, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory discovered around 40 large underwater features, most of which are about as long as an Olympic swimming pool. They’re cold, dark, and weirdly...
Teaching sustainable harvest skills for wild rice on Lake Superior
In the only available wild rice spot on Lake Superior, Natives from different nations gather for the wild rice harvest season. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission brought their expertise for a harvest alongside representatives from the Mashkiiziibii...
Where is the Lake Erie alligator? Expert weighs in on gator’s survival chances
It’s been more than six weeks since the initial sighting of the Lake Erie alligator. There have been no confirmed sightings since. Wildlife experts review challenges the gator could face with the cold months ahead. Read the full story by the Erie Times-News.
2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes highlights and accomplishments under the leadership of Chair Mary Mertz and Executive Director Erika Jensen.
Great Lakes Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework expanding to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) is initiating the first cycle of a new program that will improve Phragmites management across the Great Lakes basin and beyond. Through the PAMF Active Adaptive Management Program (AAMP), more...
Position Available: Program Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a program specialist to assist with implementation of aquatic invasive species projects and provide support to regional collaboratives. Apply by September 8, 2024.
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
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Great Lakes Calendar
Great Lakes Dredging Team 2024 Annual Meeting
September 24 - September 25Detroit River Water Festival
September 25 - September 262024 Great Lakes Conference
September 26 - September 27