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
Thanks for joining us in New York!
Thank you to all who joined us in New York for the 2024 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, held October 8-10 in Rochester, New York, at The Strathallan Hotel! Read more here.
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The September 2024 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes final information in advance of the 2024 GLC Annual Meeting, news from several GLC projects, an introduction to our new GLC fellows, and more!
JOBS
Position available at the GLC
The GLC is currently accepting applications for a maritime transportation policy analyst — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today!
LIBRARY
2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report is now available online! The GLC’s Annual Report includes highlights and key accomplishments under Chair Mary Mertz of Ohio, and Executive Director Erika Jensen. Read the report here.
NEWS
A new Great Lakes Water Use Database
The GLC recently launched an updated Great Lakes Water Use Database website that is more secure and makes it easier for the public to access water use data. Visit the new website 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!
Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health
University of Toledo researchers hope to better understand how harmful algal bloom toxins affect people, especially those with health conditions like asthma. Read the full story by The Associated Press.
The nation’s first commercial carbon storage plant is in Illinois. It leaks.
Emerging carbon sequestration facilities in Indianna and Illinois are on the forefront of government strategies to slash fossil fuel emissions and meet climate goals. These facilities aim to permanently sequester planet-warming carbon dioxide deep underground, but if...
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
Nutrient runoff from agricultural fields accounts for about 80% of the nutrients that flow into Lake Erie. Farmers are working to minimize impacts by applying fertilizer pellets beneath the soil surface rather than atop where rain can wash it away. Read the full story...
Great Lakes Commission calls for reauthorization of Great Lakes legislation and stronger protections against invasive species
Rochester, New York – At its Annual Meeting, held last week on the shores of Lake Ontario in Rochester, New York, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) passed resolutions calling for reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and stronger protections against...
Great Lakes Commission awards more than $1.4 million to reduce runoff and improve water quality
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) announced today that it will award more than $1.45 million in grants through the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program to reduce the runoff of pollutants such as sediment and nutrients from entering...
The Advisor E-Newsletter: September 2024
The September 2024 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes the last chance to register for the 2024 GLC Annual Meeting, news from several GLC projects, an introduction to our new GLC fellows, and more!
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
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Great Lakes Calendar
Great Lakes Seminar Series: Stephanie C. Kane
October 23NALMS 2024 Annual Symposium
November 5 - November 8ISEA Cafe – Baggy Wrinkle Workshop
November 12