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 online for the 2021 GLC Annual Meeting!
Registration is now available for the 2021 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting! Please plan to join us online this October 12-14 — register now!
JOBS
Positions available at the GLC
The GLC has immediate openings for a part-time administrative coordinator, and also for a water quality and water infrastructure senior program specialist. Join our staff in Ann Arbor — learn more and apply today!
NEWS
Erika Jensen named GLC executive director
The Great Lakes Commission has named Erika Jensen to serve as its executive director. Jensen joined the GLC in 2006 and has served as interim executive director of the agency since August 2020. Read more…
NEWS
Regional orgs urge Congress to invest in Great Lakes infrastructure
In a recent letter, a coalition of regional organizations and leaders urged Congressional leaders to include key Great Lakes priorities in upcoming infrastructure legislation. Read more…
LIBRARY
Explore HABs knowledge gaps
The Great Lakes HABs Collaborative has created a helpful guide to common knowledge gaps for the benefit of those involved in the development of policies to address harmful algal blooms throughout the Great Lakes.
ADVOCACY
2021 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC’s 2021 federal priorities document recommends actions to Congress and the Biden administration toward revitalizing and protecting the Great Lakes environment and economy. Read more…
Fish, birds and flooded basements stand to benefit from marsh restoration at Powderhorn Lake near the Indiana border
In Illinois, a group of conservationists, officials and community members will gather this weekend to mark the groundbreaking for the eventual restoration of Powderhorn Lake, which will be connected to Wolf Lake, creating a link extending all the way to Lake Michigan....
Shoreline restoration project complete in Chesterfield Township
A $1.3 million shoreline restoration project aimed at improving wildlife habitat and public access in Chesterfield Township, Michigan, is officially complete. Read the full story by The Voice.
COMMENTARY: The Great Lakes region is not a ‘climate haven’
The water-rich Great Lakes region may have cooler temperatures and sit high above sea level. But it can’t be a refuge for anyone if it doesn’t take action now to adapt to its own changing climate. Read the full story by Bloomberg CityLab.
Position Available: Water Quality and Water Infrastructure Senior Program Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a self-starting, highly motivated team player to join our Water Quality and Water Infrastructure programs. Apply by September 27.
Position Available: Administrative Coordinator
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a part-time administrative coordinator. This position will work under the direction of the executive director and deputy director, and will assist with a wide range of administrative activities for the GLC and its staff. Apply by September 10.
Erika Jensen named executive director of the Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) announced today that it has named Erika Jensen to serve as its executive director. Jensen joined the GLC in 2006 and has served as interim executive director of the agency since August 2020.
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RT @Audubon_GL:Today we broke ground on a major restoration project at Powderhorn Lake to restore more than 100 acres of wetlands… https://t.co/c6NOqC6rX0
GSGP Leadership Summit – Maritime Transportation Panel
September 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInteragency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee (IERQC) Monthly Webinar Series
September 30