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.
JOBS
Positions available
The Great Lakes Commission has immediate openings for three separate positions. We’re seeking a financial operations specialist, a GIS specialist, and a maritime project manager — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today!
NEWS
GLC awards more than $1.5 million for water quality
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. Read more here.
EVENTS
Thank you for joining us in Ohio!
Thanks for joining us for the 2023 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, held October 3-5 in Oregon, Ohio, at the Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center. Read more about our meetings here!
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The September 2023 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes information on upcoming GLC events, new staff and job opportunities, recently completed GLC projects, and more!
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.
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.
The EPA is aiming to get rid of lead pipes in 10 years. But not in Chicago.
An announcement was made earlier this week that the EPA wants to get rid of lead pipes that provide drinking water within the next decade. However, the EPA mandate makes an exception for places where it would be almost impossible to replace all of the lead pipes...
Paddleboarders present $25K check to Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
Stand Up for Great Lakes, a group of three men who've paddle boarded across all of five of the Great Lakes, said on Tuesday they have donated $25,200 to the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research. Read the full story by WPBN-TV – Traverse City, MI.
Invasive carp barrier could be delayed because Illinois has yet to sign agreement with U.S. Corps of Engineers
The Army Corps of Engineers is set to start building a barrier near Chicago to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes next October. But Illinois still has not signed a Project Partnership agreement that would make it responsible for problems that arise such as...
Great Lakes Commission Position Available: Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a geographic information system (GIS) specialist. This person will work under the direction of the GIS project manager to support projects involving mapping and geospatial analysis. Apply by January 15, 2024
Great Lakes Commission Position Available: Financial Operations Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a financial operations specialist. This position will work under the direction of the financial operations manager and will assist with administrative and financial duties for the GLC. Apply by January 15, 2024.
Great Lakes Commission meets in Ohio, elects new chair and vice chair
Oregon, Ohio – At its Annual Meeting, held this week on the shores of Lake Erie in Oregon, Ohio, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) elected a new chair and vice chair and passed resolutions calling for reform of U.S Army Corps of Engineers project partnership agreements...
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
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Great Lakes Calendar