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Great Lakes Commission!
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.
Thanks for joining us in D.C.!
Thank you for joining us March 4-6 for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C., including the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception! Learn more about the events here.
Position available at the GLC
The GLC is currently accepting applications for a full-time Director of Programs to join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Apply by April 30 — visit our Jobs page to learn more!
2025 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC released its 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes, calling for continued strategic investment in the lakes, which hold 95% of America’s fresh surface water and provide drinking water for more than 47 million people. Read more about our priorities here.
The Advisor
The February 2025 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes information for the 2025 GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day, news on GLRI reauthorization efforts, the latest Great Lakes Regional Water Use Database report, and more!
A new Great Lakes Water Use Database
The GLC recently launched an updated Great Lakes Water Use Database website that is more secure and makes it easier for the public to access water use data.
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.
Cruising the Great Lakes: Victory Cruise Lines relaunching; plans U.S., Canada sailings
Victory Cruise Lines is relaunching in April with Great Lakes and Canada cruises. Those include All 5 Great Lakes cruises, which visit Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior, sailing from either Chicago or Milwaukee to Toronto. Read the full story by The Sault...
Great Lakes maritime industry gets backing from Trump Administration
The White House Executive Order issued April 9, called “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance,” directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with other cabinet members, to find opportunities to encourage investments in American “maritime prosperity zones”. Read...
Lab that helps forecast severe weather in Michigan ‘crippled’ by Trump staffing cuts
Essential functions at the federal Great Lakes research lab that monitors toxic algae blooms and helps forecast Michigan weather have been “crippled” by the Trump administration’s wave of federal firings. Read the full story by MLive.
Position Available: Director of Programs
This position will assist the Executive Director with overseeing and guiding the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to achieve the agency’s strategic goals, mission, and mandate. Apply by April 30, 2025.
Regional organizations release annual joint priorities for the Great Lakes
Washington, D.C. – 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 supporting the region’s economy. The...
Great Lakes Commission releases 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes basin
Ann Arbor, Michigan – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes. It calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes, which hold 95% of America’s fresh surface water and provide drinking water for more than 47 million...
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
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