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.
JOBS
Position available: Geospatial Data Internship
The Great Lakes Commission is seeking one to two individuals for an internship focused on geospatial data management and delivery — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today!
EVENTS
GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024
The Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024 events took place March 5-7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. — click for more details!
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. Read more about our priorities here.
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!
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…
NEWS
RFP: Small grants for Great Lakes regional conservation efforts
The GLC issued a request for proposals for a new opportunity associated with the GLC’s longstanding Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) grant program. Learn more here — applications are due June 14, 2024!
Community input sought for cleaned-up lakes, shorelines
It’s taken over 30 years to restore Michigan’s Muskegon Lake and while many Muskegon residents are excited about the revitalized lake, others are concerned that the restored areas will attract high-end development and lead to less public access of the water. Read the...
‘Forever chemicals’ are coming into Great Lakes through air, rainfall, new study shows
A considerable amount of "forever chemicals" are making their way into the Great Lakes via the air and rain, a new study says. Findings published in Environmental Science and Technology, show that rain is primary way PFAS end up in Lake Superior, offering a stark...
Chicago groups spotlight the city’s water “abundance,” focus on innovation, collaboration as key to its future
In an interview, the executive director of a Chicago-based water innovation hub discusses the need to focus on innovation and why water abundance is a double-edged sword. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
Great Lakes Commission Position Available: Geospatial Data Internship
The Great Lakes Commission is seeking one to two individuals for an internship focused on geospatial data management and delivery. Apply by May 24!
Request for Proposals: Small grants available for local groups to support conservation efforts in the Great Lakes region
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a new opportunity associated with the GLC’s longstanding Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) grant program. This pilot program will support...
Request for Proposals: Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework Small Grants
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to support participation in the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) and implementation of priority Phragmites management actions. Indigenous Nations, U.S.-based state...
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
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