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
Thanks for joining us in Chicago!
Thank you for joining us for the 2023 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting, held May 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois! Learn more about our meetings here.
LIBRARY
2022 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2022 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report is now available online! The GLC’s Annual Report includes highlights and key accomplishments under Chair Todd L. Ambs and Executive Director Erika Jensen. Read the report here.
NEWS
GLC awarded more than $10 million for habitat restoration
The GLC has been awarded more than $10 million to fund habitat restoration in the Great Lakes basin. The funding will accelerate projects in the Niagara River and Maumee Areas of Concern (AOCs). Read more here.
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The April 2023 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes our recent Great Lakes Day events, habitat restoration funding, GLSNRP request for proposals, and more. Read the newsletter here!
ADVOCACY
2023 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC released its 2023 federal priorities, urging the Biden administration and Congress to invest in projects and programs that will protect the Great Lakes and accelerate the national economy. Read more about our priorities here.
EVENTS
Great Lakes Day 2023
Great Lakes Day 2023, featuring the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception, took place Thursday, March 9. The yearly event is sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission and Northeast-Midwest Institute. Thanks for joining us in D.C.!
Many wetlands will lose federal protections after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Many wetlands across the country will lose federal protections following a U.S. Supreme Court decision on Thursday. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Great Lakes records fourth lowest ice cover in 50 years. How will that continue to impact us?
The Great Lakes recorded the fourth-lowest ice cover since scientists began keeping track a half-century ago, yet another sign of the impact of climate change on the environment. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Aquarium unveils renderings for Great Lakes 360 facility
The Aquarium of Niagara in Buffalo, New York has unveiled renderings of its new living museum, which features 15 brand new exhibits showcasing Great Lakes wildlife. Read the full story by Yahoo News.
Great Lakes Commission meets in Chicago, calls for continued collaboration on regional priorities
Chicago, Illinois – At its Semiannual Meeting, held this week in Chicago, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) passed resolutions calling for support of critical Great Lakes programs in the 2023 Farm Bill, and expressing its priorities for Great Lakes Restoration...
2022 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2022 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes highlights and key accomplishments from the year under the leadership of Chair Todd L. Ambs and Executive Director Erika Jensen. The Commission’s annual reports traditionally include a summary of highlights from...
The Advisor E-Newsletter: April 2023
The April 2023 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes our recent Great Lakes Day events, habitat restoration funding, GLSNRP request for proposals, and more.
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