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!
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The September 2021 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes news from the GLC, an update on U.S. federal legislation, information about the Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz and Muskegon Lake’s removal from the list of Great Lakes “Areas of Concern,” and more.
JOBS
Position available at the GLC
The GLC has an immediate opening 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…
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…
Keeping trash out of the Great Lakes: EPA awards $309,300 to city of Erie, Pennsylvania
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $309,300 grant to the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, to keep litter and trash out of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie provided by the Trash-Free Waters Grant under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Read the full...
NOAA grant will ‘supercharge’ Lake Superior beach cleanups, debris removal
The Lake Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy, a nonprofit group based in Marquette, Michigan, received $122,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this year to remove marine debris from Upper Peninsula beaches and harbors. Read...
Cleveland water equity leader recognized for attracting more attention to environmentalism
Crystal M.C. Davis, vice president of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, is being recognized for her efforts to ensure fair and equitable access to water. Read the full story by WKSU-FM – Kent, OH.
The Advisor E-Newsletter: September 2021
In this edition: Erika Jensen named GLC Executive Director, registration for the 2021 GLC annual meeting, an update on U.S. federal legislation, information about the Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz, Muskegon Lake’s removal from the list of Great Lakes “Areas of Concern,” and more.
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.
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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