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
Save the date for the 2019 GLC Annual Meeting
Save the date for the 2019 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, October 9-11 in beautiful Québec City! Check back later this summer for registration and agenda information, and visit our meetings page to view prior meeting materials. We look forward to seeing you in Québec!
NEWS RELEASE
Blue Accounting releases most comprehensive database of coastal wetlands in the U.S.
Blue Accounting has released the most comprehensive database of coastal wetlands protection, restoration and enhancement projects in the Great Lakes Basin to help track progress toward Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goals.
ADVOCACY
2019 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
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.
ADVOCACY
2019 Great Lakes Regional Priorities
On Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C., a broad coalition of 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.
LIBRARY
2018 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2018 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report is now available online! The report includes remarks from Chair John Linc Stine and Executive Director Darren J. Nichols as well as information regarding revenues, expenses, funders, and commissioners.
NEWS RELEASE
GLC calls on President and Congress to provide full funding for new Soo Lock
At the 2018 GLC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Great Lakes Commission called on President Trump and the U.S. Congress to fully fund the construction of a new large lock at the Soo Locks complex.
Sault Tribe stocks Cheboygan River with walleye
Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have continued their stocking efforts of walleye in the Cheboygan River in Michigan, having released thousands of the fish fingerlings earlier this year. Read the full story by the Cheboygan Daily Tribune.
Port of Cleveland donates $40,000 for Phastar marine safety program, but Flats docking program is no more
The Port of Cleveland is donating $40,000 to Phastar Corp., to support a marine safety boat staffed with teenagers from Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.
New story map documents invasive species program
Since its inception in 2014, the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program has allocated over $18.5 million in grants to universities, nonprofits and units of government to prevent, detect and manage invasive species in Michigan. Read the full story by The Daily Press.
Great Lakes Commission announces hiring of Eric Brown as Senior Advisor for External Relations
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Brown as its new Senior Advisor for External Relations. Brown, who has spent his career working to advance Great Lakes policy priorities, will fill a new role for GLC that...
Great Lakes Commission, International Joint Commission and Great Lakes Fishery Commission endorse Invasive Mussel Collaborative
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission, International Joint Commission and Great Lakes Fishery Commission today announced their endorsement of the Invasive Mussel Collaborative (IMC) as the Great Lakes Basin’s go-to forum for identifying priority solutions to...
Blue Accounting releases most comprehensive database of coastal wetlands projects in the Great Lakes
Ann Arbor, Mich. – Blue Accounting has released the most comprehensive database of coastal wetlands protection, restoration and enhancement projects in the Great Lakes Basin on their information hub at www.blueaccounting.org. For the first time, decision-makers and...
Crude Oil Transport Webinar Series: Oil Spill Response Capability for Heavy Oil Products
August 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmOne Water Partnerships
August 21
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