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.
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.
Coalition released joint priorities for the Great Lakes
Prior to Great Lakes Day in Washington D.C., a coalition representing business, industry and environmental groups and states, cities and tribes released joint priorities for sustaining Great Lakes restoration and economic revitalization.
Transforming Great Lakes data into useful information
Blue Accounting, a groundbreaking new initiative of the GLC and the Nature Conservancy, provides decision-makers with a big picture view of complex issues so they can allocate resources most efficiently.
Army Corps to work on $420K dredging project on AuSable
Michigan’s AuSable Harbor on Lake Huron will undergo a $420,000 dredging project in the near future, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District. Read the full story by Oscoda...
COMMENTARY: MI CLEAR brings together diverse groups to reduce algae blooms in Lake Erie
The Michigan Cleaner Lake Erie through Action and Research (MI CLEAR) partnership formed last summer to prevent algae blooms and improve the lake’s water quality. It includes 20 organizations that have partnered to better inform Michigan residents about ongoing...
Lake Superior north shore cleanup a success, say marine conservationists
Officials with Ontario’s Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area say they're pleased with recent cleanup efforts in a north shore bay, but pollution prevention is key going forward. Read the full story by...
Great Lakes Commission releases ErieStat to support Lake Erie phosphorus reduction efforts
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today announced the launch of ErieStat, a website that tracks progress toward the binational shared goal of reducing phosphorus in Lake Erie by 40 percent, and reports how much of the nutrient is entering the lake...
Great Lakes Commission applauds inclusion of Great Lakes provisions in water infrastructure legislation
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (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...
NOAA, Great Lakes Commission habitat restoration efforts showcased in new video at 2018 AOC Conference
Sheboygan, Wisc. - The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) released a new video at the 2018 Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOC) Conference highlighting restoration work completed under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Starting soon at #IAGLR2018: our Reilly Manz will present "Understanding Uses of #GreatLakes - St. Lawrence Water:… https://t.co/CuvIuoxFA6
Starting soon at #IAGLR2018: our Reilly Manz will present "Understanding Uses of #GreatLakes - St. Lawrence Water:… https://t.co/CuvIuoxFA6
IAGLR’s 61st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
June 18 - June 222018 International Charr Symposium
June 18 - June 21
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