2002 announcement archives

• New inventory keeps tabs on Great Lakes toxic air emissions
  The 1999 Great Lakes Regional Air Toxic Emissions Inventory has been released by the Great Lakes Commission.
  Web-posted: 11 December 2002

• Inaugural remarks of Chair Sam Speck
  Read the inaugural remarks by the Commission's new Chairman, Sam Speck.
  Web-posted: 22 November 2002



• 2002 Annual Meeting resolutions now online
  Read the Commission's new resolutions, passed unanimously by the Great Lakes states at the 2002 Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio
  Web-posted: 18 November 2002



• 2002 Midterm Election results in the Great Lakes states
  State and national election results provided by the Cable News Network (CNN)
  Web-posted: 14 November 2002



• Ohio DNR Director Sam Speck to head Great Lakes Commission
  Speck: "This is a very exciting point in history for the Great Lakes Commission, given the issues and challenges we face."
  Web-posted: 01 November 2002



• Aquatic Nuisance Species: The time to act is now!
  Key legislation still pending as 107th Congress draws to a close
  Web-posted: 01 November 2002



• Report calls for $80 million boost in regional conservation funding
  Great Lakes soil and water conservation districts face growing responsibilities
  Web-posted: 01 November 2002

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  The October, 2002 issue features an article on applying lessons learned from Lake Champlain to Lake St. Clair
  Web-posted: 28 October 2002



• Commission moving to new offices
  As of Oct. 21, 2002, the Commission is getting a new home!
  Web-posted: 08 October 2002



• Commission to convene in Cleveland
  Ohio Governor Bob Taft and Congressman Steve LaTourette are featured speakers in the 2002 Annual Meeting
  Web-posted: 08 October 2002



• Projects to "restore the greatness"
  The Commission addresses the region's resource management needs with $5.75 million in FY 2003 funds
  Web-posted: 08 October 2002

• U.S Commission on Ocean Policy
  Commission board member Dr. Frank Kudrna testifies, calling for a region-based national policy (PDF)
  Web-posted: 24 September 2002



• In memoriam...
  The Commission remembers September 11, 2001
  Web-posted: 11 September 2002



• Working together for the Great Lakes
  Attend the Commission's 2002 Annual Meeting to learn about our Great Lakes Restoration Plan
  Web-posted: 03 September 2002



• Restoring, protecting Lake St. Clair
  A new restoration initiative targets the lake's coastal habitat
  Web-posted: 03 September 2002



• Commission gains top hydrologist
  Roger Gauthier leads the Commission's Data and Information Management program
  Web-posted: 03 September 2002

• Coastal wetlands: the year in review
  An overview of the first year of research projects conducted by the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Consortium
  Web-posted: 30 August 2002

• Robinson Keynotes Conference
  Commission Chair Nat Robinson keynoted (PDF) the recent Integrated Transboundary Water Management Conference
  Web-posted: 26 July 2002



• Water management resources online!
  The Water Resources Management Decision Support System (WRMDSS) project unveils several final products
  Web-posted: 01 July 2002

• Commission gains Sea Grant Director
  Carl Richards joins the team of Observers contributing to the Commission's goals
  Web-posted: 28 June 2002



• Commission gains Minnesota grad
  Minnesota Sea Grant Seiche features Commission-Sea Grant Fellow Thomas Jabusch
  Web-posted: 28 June 2002



• Commission establishes new program areas
  Communications, info. management functions enhance Commission's ability to manage and expand projects
  Web-posted: 11 June 2002



• Water = Economic Development
  This year's International Association of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Mayors conference takes place in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec on June 12-14, 2002
  Web-posted: 11 June 2002

• Commission grants scholarship
  Amber Miller awarded 2002 Carol A. Ratza Memorial Scholarship
  Web-posted: 27 May 2002



• Ontario, Québec on Commission Board
  Provincial representatives gain associate member status at Commission's semiannual meeting
  Web-posted: 23 May 2002



• Congress authorizes Great Lakes Basin Program
  "A huge win for state and local efforts to improve water quality through responsible land use"
  Web-posted: 23 May 2002



• Semiannual meeting slideshow
  See photos taken at the Commission's Semiannual Meeting in Québec City, Québec
  Web-posted: 20 May 2002



• Managing our waters
  Commission develops water management decision support products under Great Lakes Protection Fund
  Web-posted: 20 May 2002



• Resolutions online!
  Read the Commission's new resolutions, passed unanimously by the Great Lakes states at the 2002 Semiannual Meeting in Québec City, Québec
  Web-posted: 13 May 2002



• Become a Friend of the Great Lakes
  Support our efforts and receive a certificate and decal showing your love for the Great Lakes!
  Web-posted: 13 May 2002



• NOAA partners with Commission
  Vice Admiral Lautenbacher's speech to the Great Lakes Commission is now online
  Web-posted: 07 May 2002



• Local projects to improve Great Lakes water quality
  The Great Lakes Basin Program selects 34 projects to receive more than $715,000 in grants
  Web-posted: 03 May 2002

• Shared waters, shared future on agenda
  The Commission holds its 2002 Semiannual Meeting in Québec City on May 7-8
  Web-posted: 30 April 2002



• Commission calls for expanded Corps authority, stronger state partnerships (PDF)
  GLC President/CEO Mike Donahue testifies before House subcommittee
  Web-posted: 10 April 2002

• Delisting U.S. Areas of Concern:
  The U.S. Policy Committee offers delisting principles and guidelines (PDF) for U.S. Great Lakes AOCs.
  Web-posted: 25 March 2002



• Managing Lake St. Clair:
  The GLC and Army Corps of Engineers are devloping a binational mangement plan for Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River.
  Web-posted: 25 March 2002



• 2002 Great Lakes Program unveiled
  Great Lakes Commission outlines plan to "Restore the Greatness" at Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C.
  Web-posted: 22 March 2002



• Introducing: The Great Lakes Endowment
  Contribute to the new Great Lakes Endowment and support the Commission's efforts to protect and restore YOUR Great Lakes!
  Web-posted: 12 March 2002



• Commission's 2001 Annual Report
  How we're Restoring the Greatness (PDF) by ensuring economic and environmental prosperity to the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Region
  Web-posted: 12 March 2002

• Sea Grant should stay in NOAA, receive enhanced funding (PDF)
  GLC President/CEO Mike Donahue testifies before House subcommittee
  Web-posted: 28 February 2002

• Commission releases new Great Lakes Regional Air Toxic Emissions Inventory
  Web-posted: 16 January 2002



• "Sixth Great Lake" finally gets its due:
  U.S., Canadians tackle Lake St. Clair cleanup
  Web-posted: 16 January 2002



• 2001-2 Holiday greetings from the Great Lakes Commission!
  Web-posted: 20 December 2001