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.
Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
The Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C., took place on March 7, 2019, featuring engaging dialogue with numerous congressional leaders on Great Lakes issues! Check out #greatlakesday on social media for photos and news about the event.
2019 GLC Federal Priorities
The GLC’s 2019 federal 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.
2019 Great Lakes Regional Priorities
During the annual Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C., a broad coalition representing business, maritime, labor and environmental groups, regional agencies, state legislators, cities and tribes released a set of shared priorities for restoring the Great Lakes, supporting a thriving economy, and sustaining a healthy environment.
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 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.
Canadian Coast Guards ‘looking for new recruits’ in video showing ice breaking process in Thunder Bay, Ont.
As the warm spring temperature helps melt some of the ice and snow away in northwestern Ontario, the ice breaking operations have also now begun in Thunder Bay, as the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) ship, the Samuel Risley, left Sault Ste. Marie and travelled through Lake...
EDITORIAL: Sturgeon River land should be preserved as green space
Hats off to the Superior Watershed Partnership Land Conservancy for the work the organization is doing in preserving and opening to the public a small tract of Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula property along the Sturgeon River. Read the full story by The Mining...
Port Milwaukee expects strong start to shipping season
Port Milwaukee is anticipating another strong year for international cargo. Last year, Port Milwaukee had 43 international visits traveling through the St. Lawrence Seaway, which was up 25 percent compared to the previous year. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public...
Coalition releases shared priorities for the Great Lakes
Ann Arbor, Mich. – In advance of this week’s annual Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C., a broad coalition representing business, maritime, labor and environmental groups, regional agencies, state legislators, cities and tribes released a set of shared priorities for...
Position Available: Help Desk Specialist (Part Time)
The Great Lakes Commission is looking for a customer service-oriented Help Desk Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week providing technical and troubleshooting assistance related to computer hardware and software, mobile devices and other tech tools and products.
Request for Proposals: Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission is pleased to announce the request for proposals (RFP) for the 2019 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grant program. Funding for the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program is provided by the...
The GLC is looking for a Help Desk Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week providing technical and troubleshooti… https://t.co/559ODpYkF8
The GLC is looking for a Help Desk Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week providing technical and troubleshooti… https://t.co/559ODpYkF8
Talk Climate Institute
March 25 - March 262019 Michigan Watershed Summit
March 27
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