It is our pleasure to wish the entire "extended family" of the Great Lakes Commission our best wishes for a happy, safe holiday season and an enjoyable and productive New Year! It's been an extraordinary 12 months, thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many members, Observers, partners, staff and other supporters. Thank you, and Happy Holidays!   Mike Donahue President/CEO          Nat Robinson Chairman of the Board

The Great Lakes Commission, chaired by Nathaniel E. Robinson (Wisconsin), is a nonpartisan, binational compact agency created by state and U.S. federal law and dedicated to promoting a strong economy, healthy environment and high quality of life for the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence region and its residents. The Commission consists of state legislators, agency officials, and governors’ appointees from its eight member states. Associate membership for Ontario and Québec was established through the signing of a "Declaration of Partnership." The Commission maintains a formal Observer program involving U.S. and Canadian federal agencies, tribal authorities, binational agencies and other regional interests. The Commission offices are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.