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.
NEWS
Blue Accounting partners with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to track Great Lakes coastal investments, impacts
In a historic agreement, Blue Accounting has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to better track investments in restoring and protecting Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Read more…
ADVOCACY
2020 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC’s 2020 federal priorities document recommends actions to Congress and the administration that will strengthen our nation, create jobs, protect public health and revitalize communities.
EVENTS
Great Lakes Day 2020
Thank you for joining us for the 2020 Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast and Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C. on March 5! This annual event featured dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies. Click here for #GreatLakesDay highlights!
NEWS
Green Infrastructure Champions Program grants awarded
The Great Lakes Green Infrastructure Champions Program helps communities overcome the physical and institutional barriers to more effective stormwater management. The Commission recently announced grant awards to five Great Lakes communities to promote green infrastructure under the program.
NEWS
Blue Accounting releases most comprehensive database of coastal wetlands in the U.S.
Blue Accounting, a data-driven Great Lakes information initiative, recently released the most comprehensive database of coastal wetlands protection, restoration and enhancement projects in the Great Lakes Basin. The database will help track progress toward Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goals.
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.
House passes bill to fund Great Lakes projects and numerous federal departments
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that includes money to restore the Great Lakes. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.
Researchers track Great Lakes fish through acoustic telemetry
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is using acoustic telemetry to study fish movements in the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Iron Mountain Daily News.
Judge extends negotiations over Great Lakes fishing rights
The state of Michigan and five Ottawa and Chippewa tribes will have more time to renegotiate their expiring agreement governing fishing in the Great Lakes after a recent court ruling extending the negotiation timeline. Read the full story by the Traverse City...
Second annual event raises boater awareness of aquatic invasive species and prevention across the Great Lakes Basin
Great Lakes Basin – This summer hundreds of organizations will reach out virtually and in person to remind boaters and the public about the risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS). The Great Lakes Commission is working with states and provinces to coordinate...
Blue Accounting partners with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to track investments, impacts in Great Lakes coastal wetlands
Great Lakes Basin – In a historic agreement, Blue Accounting has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to better track investments in restoring and protecting Great Lakes coastal wetlands. The Service has agreed to share its Habitat Information Tracking...
Great Lakes organizations urge Congress to include Great Lakes investments in stimulus funding
GREAT LAKES BASIN - In a letter sent today, organizations representing the Great Lakes states, tribes, binational agencies, state legislators, municipalities, conservation organizations, labor, businesses, and ports joined their voices in urging Congress to include...
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