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.
ADVOCACY
2023 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC released its 2023 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. Read more about our priorities here.
EVENTS
Great Lakes Day 2023
Great Lakes Day 2023, featuring the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception, took place Thursday, March 9. The yearly event is sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission and Northeast-Midwest Institute. Thanks for joining us in D.C.!
JOBS
Position available at the GLC
The GLC has an immediate opening for a program specialist to assist with various aquatic invasive species projects and regional collaboratives. Join our staff in Ann Arbor — learn more and apply today!
NEWS
Action Plan for a Resilient Great Lakes Basin
The GLC released a new action plan to guide the region’s efforts to make the Great Lakes more resilient to the effects of climate change. Read more about the Action Plan for a Resilient Great Lakes Basin.
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The February 2023 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes our recent Action Plan for a Resilient Great Lakes Basin, news about our project on improving water infrastructure, a federal funding update, and more.
NEWS
Invasive Mussel Collaborative releases new tool
The Invasive Mussel Collaborative released a new tool to help identify priority Great Lakes basin sites for implementing experimental invasive mussel control. Read more about the tool here.
One year on from its great re-branding, here’s how Copi is doing locally
One year ago, the Illinois DNR, as part of a national initiative, began calling invasive carp “Copi”, a play on the word copious and a reference to the vast number of carp swimming in state waters. Read the full story by The State-Journal Register.
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Holds “First Ship” Welcoming Party
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority held a first ship welcoming ceremony Thursday morning. The invite-only event happened on the first saltie that came through the port earlier this week. That ship was the Federal Dart, which arrived on Tuesday and made history as the...
Why fish consumption advisories in Great Lakes states carry their own risks
Amid PFAS fears, oversimplified warnings could discourage residents from consuming a food central to Ojibwe lifeways. Read the full story by MinnPost.
RFP: Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz grants
The Great Lakes Commission today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to support in-person outreach and voluntary watercraft inspections in coordination with the annual regional Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz. This funding is intended to...
Regional organizations release annual joint priorities for the Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR, MI - In advance of Great Lakes Day this week, a binational coalition of regional agencies, Indigenous nations, legislators, local communities, and business, maritime and environmental groups today released shared priorities for restoring the Great Lakes and...
Great Lakes Commission releases annual federal priorities in advance of Great Lakes Day
ANN ARBOR, MI - The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2023 federal priorities, urging the Biden administration and Congress to invest in projects and programs that will foster a more resilient Great Lakes region, increase economic opportunity, and...
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