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.
NEWS
GLC applauds historic bipartisan infrastructure investment
The GLC applauds Congress and the Biden Administration for enacting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes significant investments in key Great Lakes priorities, including $1 billion in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and more.
EVENTS
Thanks for joining us!
The 2021 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting took place online this week, October 12-14. Thank you to all participants for joining us! Read more about the meeting here.
NEWS
Grants to be awarded through GLSNRP
The GLC will award more than $1.5 million in grants to reduce the runoff of sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants into the Great Lakes and their tributaries through the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program.
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.
NEWS
Growing the Great Lakes Blue Economy
A recently released action plan recommends building blocks for growing the Great Lakes basin economy by leveraging the economic potential of the region’s freshwater resources. Learn more about the Blue Economy action plan here.
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…
Great Lakes’ warming has wintertime domino effect
Above average surface temperatures in the Great Lakes are expected to produce a domino effect, leading to a shift in amount and seasonality for lake effect snow, arrival of ice, and more. Read and hear the full story by The Associated Press.
Habitat restoration adds thousands of plants to Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
A 17-month project to restore the natural habitat at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve in Muskegon, Michigan is on track to be completed by the end of November. Read the full story by MLive.
The gales of November: A Great Lakes windy weather phenomenon
While some may use the term gale loosely to describe strong wind gusts, it actually has a specific meteorological definition from the National Weather Service. Read the full story by WWMT-TV – Kalamazoo, MI.
Great Lakes Commission applauds historic bipartisan infrastructure investment
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today applauded Congress and the Biden Administration for enacting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes significant investments in key Great Lakes priorities,...
Great Lakes Commission elects new chair; tackles climate resiliency, infrastructure, mercury contamination, and algal blooms at 2021 Annual Meeting
Ann Arbor, Mich. –The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) passed resolutions expressing its priorities on climate resiliency, infrastructure investment, mercury contamination, and nutrient-driven algal blooms at its 2021 Annual Meeting, held online this week. At the meeting,...
Great Lakes Commission awards more than $1.5 million to reduce runoff and improve water quality
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) announced today that it will award more than $1.5 million in grants to reduce the runoff of sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants into the Great Lakes and their tributaries through the Great Lakes Sediment and...
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In NY, the Cayuga County SWCD will receive $149k in #GLRI funding from our #GreatLakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduct… https://t.co/0K1Dj4UsLG
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