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 calls on President and Congress to provide full funding for new Soo Lock
At the 2018 GLC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, the GLC called on President Trump and the U.S. Congress to fully fund the construction of a new large lock at the Soo Locks complex.
GLC releases Green infrastructure policy recommendations
Ahead of a Congressional briefing in D.C., the GLC recently released a report outlining steps to increase the adoption of green infrastructure in communities across the Great Lakes.
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.
Great Lakes cargo down for U.S. ships
U.S. shipping on the Great Lakes was down in September, but those low numbers shouldn’t be a cause for concern, spokespeople from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority and Interlake Steamship Company said. Read the full story by the Duluth News...
DEC stocking thousands of threatened lake sturgeon in NY waters this month
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation staff are busy this month stocking lake sturgeon in a number of state waterways, in addition to tagging some for research and tracking purposes. Read the full story by...
PFAS-tainted foam ‘getting worse’ in waters near former Wurtsmith base
Foam loaded with the potentially health-harming "forever chemicals" known as PFAS is coating the waters surrounding the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, but the U.S. Air Force is not acting to stop the contaminated groundwater plumes that the...
Great Lakes Commission applauds Soo Locks authorization, other Great Lakes priorities in water resources legislation passed by Congress
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) applauds today’s Congressional approval of water resources legislation that contains critical Great Lakes provisions, including authorization for a new large lock at the Soo Locks complex. The GLC has long called for...
Great Lakes Commission calls on President and Congress to provide full funding for new Soo Lock
Indianapolis, Ind. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today called on President Trump and the U.S. Congress to fully fund the construction of a new large lock at the Soo Locks complex. Currently there are only two operational locks at the Soo Locks – the Poe and...
New study shows every dollar spent on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will produce at least $3.35 of additional economic activity in the Great Lakes region
Ann Arbor, Mich. – A new report released today shows that every federal dollar spent on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) projects from the program’s launch in 2010 through 2016 will produce an additional $3.35 of additional economic activity in the Great...
Our Samantha Stanton is at #InvasiveSpeciesConference presenting on how awareness amongst anglers can help prevent… https://t.co/xJ10q4wEzi
Our Samantha Stanton is at #InvasiveSpeciesConference presenting on how awareness amongst anglers can help prevent… https://t.co/xJ10q4wEzi
Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting
October 16 - October 17POSTPONED: 14th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference
October 17 - October 18
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