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.

Job opportunities at the GLC

The Great Lakes Commission currently has several positions available at our offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Please visit our job opportunities page for more information and application instructions!

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.

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!

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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.

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Great Lakes Daily News

Price tag has ballooned for fish barrier to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan

Dec 11, 2018 | Daily News

The cost of blocking Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan through a strategic lock and dam near Chicago has skyrocketed by nearly three times to $778 million in the past year. The sharply higher estimate by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is likely to complicate...

House panel OKs Line 5 tunnel bill amid opposition; full House vote expected

Dec 11, 2018 | Daily News, Oil News

The Michigan House is expected to consider legislation Tuesday that would create an authority to oversee the construction of a controversial Line 5 utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Read the full story by The Detroit...

Vote postponed to place Lake Erie Bill of Rights on February ballot

Dec 11, 2018 | Daily News

A last-minute filing Monday to the Lucas County (OH) Board of Elections again postponed the possible ballot addition of the Lake Erie Bill of Rights. Read the full story by The Toledo...

Commission News

Great Lakes Commission releases report detailing Great Lakes water use in 2017

Dec 6, 2018

Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) published a report today detailing the uses of Great Lakes waters. The 2017 Annual Report of the Great Lakes Regional Water Use Database includes information on withdrawals, diversions and consumptive uses by each of...

Position Available: Data and GIS Analyst

Dec 5, 2018

The Great Lakes Commission seeks a a data and GIS analyst to harvest, curate, analyze and conduct QA/QC on data in a variety of formats. This individual will support the GLC in its mission to deliver timely, relevant, and sound information on a variety of Great Lakes Basin issues.

Great Lakes Commission convenes binational advisors to help track progress in Lake Erie

Dec 4, 2018

Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today introduced a newly formed advisory group for Blue Accounting’s ErieStat, a website designed to track progress toward the binational goal of reducing phosphorus in Lake Erie by 40 percent. The advisors met for...