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.
Join us in Indianapolis – register now!
Please join us this fall at the 2018 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 2-3 at The Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Online registration closes Thursday, Sept. 27 — register now!
GLC releases Green infrastructure policy recommendations
Ahead of a Congressional briefing in D.C., the GLC recently released a report outlining steps to increase the adoption of green infrastructure in communities across the Great Lakes.
GLC applauds Great Lakes provisions in water infrastructure legislation
The GLC sent a letter to Great Lakes Senators supporting provisions in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S.2800), Senate legislation that strengthens important Great Lakes programs and addresses critical challenges.
New videos highlight impact of GLRI at Muskegon Lake, St. Marys River
The GLC released a new video at the 2018 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference highlighting restoration work completed under the GLRI and the NOAA – GLC Regional Habitat Restoration Partnership.
GLC launches online portal for Great Lakes maritime jobs
The GLC recently launched a website for information about maritime careers on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The site provides information for job seekers and employers. Submit your maritime job post today to be featured on the site’s job board!
GLC 2018 Legislative Priorities
The GLC’s 2018 legislative priorities document recommends actions to Congress and the Administration that will create jobs, protect public health and revitalize struggling communities in the Great Lakes region. Additionally, state-specific materials showcase individual states’ benefits.
Don’t swallow Huron River foam – and keep your pets away from it
The expanding list of warnings related to chemical contamination in the Huron River has gotten even more extensive, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advising people to avoid swallowing foam on the Huron River, or letting their pets near it....
DTE Energy diving team studying mussels in Lake Erie
Biologists at DTE Energy are scuba diving in Lake Erie, off the shore of its Monroe Power and Fermi 2 nuclear plants, this fall to gather research on freshwater mussels native to the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Monroe...
‘Urgent action needed’ to preserve wetlands and mitigate flood risk: report
The Insurance Bureau of Canada is calling for “urgent action” when it comes to preserving Canada’s wetlands as a way of limiting flood risk, reporting that restoring ponds and wetlands can be a more cost-friendly and effective way of preventing flooding than man-made...
Concerned Citizens Can Now Directly Invest in Improving Lake Erie Water Quality
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) announced that concerned citizens and organizations can now directly invest in improving and protecting water quality in western Lake Erie through the Erie P Market project. For each credit purchased through the Erie...
Position available: Help Desk Specialist (Part-Time)
The Great Lakes Commission is looking for a customer service oriented Help Desk Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week providing technical and troubleshooting assistance related to computer hardware and software, mobile devices and other tech tools and products.
Great Lakes Commission releases green infrastructure policy recommendations in advance of Congressional briefing
Ann Arbor, Mich. – Ahead of a Congressional briefing today in D.C., the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) released a report outlining steps to increase the adoption of green infrastructure in communities across the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Regional Green Infrastructure...
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NEWS: Concerned citizens can now directly invest in improving #LakeErie water quality through our Erie P Market pro… https://t.co/byltvqp2cC
2018 Great Lakes Adaptation Forum
September 24 - September 26Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative Technical Webinar
September 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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