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

Join us in New York!

Join us in New York for the 2024 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 8-10 in Rochester, New York, at The Strathallan Hotel! Read more here.

JOBS

Positions available at the GLC

The GLC is currently accepting applications for a program specialist position, and also a maritime transportation policy analyst — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today!

LIBRARY

The Advisor

The May 2024 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes information on the 2024 GLC Annual Meeting, a recap of Great Lakes Day 2024, congressional updates including GLRI funding, news from our collaboratives, and more!

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!

ADVOCACY

2024 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes

The GLC released its 2024 federal priorities, urging the Biden administration and Congress to invest in projects and programs that will protect the Great Lakes and accelerate the national economy.

NEWS

Commissions sign historic agreement

The Great Lakes Commission, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and International Joint Commission formally signed their first-ever joint memorandum of understanding at the 2024 GLC Semiannual Meeting. Read more…

2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report

The 2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes highlights and accomplishments under the leadership of Chair Mary Mertz and Executive Director Erika Jensen.

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GREAT LAKES EVENTS

For more events, visit the
Great Lakes Calendar