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.
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The December 2021 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes news from the GLC, an update on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, information about the recently-released action plan for growing the Blue Economy, and more.
NEWS
GLC applauds historic bipartisan infrastructure investment
The GLC applauds Congress and the Biden Administration for enacting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes significant investments in key Great Lakes priorities, including $1 billion in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and more.
JOBS
Position available at the GLC
The GLC has an immediate opening for a water quality and water infrastructure program specialist. Join our staff in Ann Arbor — learn more and apply today!
EVENTS
Thanks for joining us!
The 2021 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting took place online this week, October 12-14. Thank you to all participants for joining us! Read more about the meeting here.
NEWS
Grants to be awarded through GLSNRP
The GLC will award more than $1.5 million in grants to reduce the runoff of sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants into the Great Lakes and their tributaries through the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program.
NEWS
Growing the Great Lakes Blue Economy
A recently released action plan recommends building blocks for growing the Great Lakes basin economy by leveraging the economic potential of the region’s freshwater resources. Learn more about the Blue Economy action plan here.
Governor Whitmer releases climate plan to make Michigan carbon neutral by 2050
The Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes and Energy released the draft MI Healthy Climate Plan as an outline of how the state plans to reach Governor Gretchen Whitmer's goal of getting the state carbon neutral by 2050. Read the full story by Michigan Radio.
EGLE to do environmental assessment of potential Alma redevelopment site
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy will be performing a phase 1 environmental assessment at a potential redevelopment site in Alma. The environmental assessment will determine what, if any, types of contaminants are on the site and whether...
Happy birthday, Michigan! Celebrate 185 years with these Michigan Marvels
Jan. 26, 1837, serves as the day Michigan officially became the 26th state. The Great Lakes State has much to offer, but we don't need to tell you that. To celebrate 185 years, check out some of these Detroit News' Michigan Marvels. Read the full story by The Detroit...
Position Available: Water Quality and Water Infrastructure Program Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a program specialist to work on a variety of projects related to Great Lakes water quality and infrastructure. Apply by January 21, 2022.
Great Lakes Commission releases report on uses of Great Lakes water in 2020
Ann Arbor, Mich. – A report released by the Great Lakes Commission finds that 37.8 million gallons of water per day were withdrawn from the Great Lakes basin in 2020, a close to 3% decrease from 2019 withdrawals. According to the 2020 Annual Report of the Great Lakes...
Season’s Greetings from the Great Lakes Commission!
Season’s greetings from the staff of the Great Lakes Commission!
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