Commission Publications

The Great Lakes Commission keeps the region informed with a variety of publications. Use our subject list of publications to find a publication specific to a particular subject/project area. Many of the Commission's publications are available free online in PDF format. If this option is available, you will find a web address listed with the publication.

Regular or series publications
The following quick links will take you to some of the Commission's regular/series publication products:

• Advisor Newsletter
• Annual Report
• Issue Briefs
• Legislative Priorities

What's new
Take a look at some of the Great Lakes Commission's most recent publications:

Restoring the Natural Divide: Separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins in the Chicago Area Waterway System Published January 2012. URL: http://www.glc.org/caws Price: Free Download Only

Integrating Energy and Water Resources Decision Making in the Great Lakes Basin: An Examination of Future Power Generation Scenarios and Water Resource Impacts Published October 2011. URL: www.glc.org/energy/glew/pdf/GLEW-Phase I-Report-FINAL.pdf Price: Free Download Only

Revitalizing Local Waterfront Economies: Investing in the Great Lakes Published October 2011. URL: www.glc.org/rap/pdf/Legacy-FINAL-lowres.pdf Price: Free Download Only

Great Lakes Mercury Connections: The Extent and Effects of Mercury Pollution in the Great Lakes Region Published October 2011. URL: www.glc.org/mercuryconnections/ Price: $2

Great Lakes Commission 2010 Annual Report The annual report includes a look at the Commission's revenues and expenses, remarks from the chairman and executive director, the year in review and more. URL: www.glc.org/advisor/report Price: Free

Priorities for Advancing Great Lakes Restoration and Economic Revitalization The Commission's federal priorities for FY2012, published February 2011. URL: www.glc.org/restore/pdf/GLC-LegislativePriorities-2011.pdf Price: Free

Ordering a publication:
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With our online ordering system, it's easier than ever to order a publication! If a hardcopy is available, there will be an link under the publication's price. Please note that there will be a minimum $2.00 shipping and handling fee (U.S.) per publication/product order. You can pay via credit card (online, by fax, or by phone), or personal check by mail. Your order will be shipped upon receipt of payment. Please view the shipping and discount information before you place your order.

You can also order a publication by contacting Pat Gable at pegable@glc.org or call the Commission at 734/971.9135.

Publication Lists
Please select one of the following options to view the Great Lakes Commission Publications: