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.
Marine researchers work together to map the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is enlisting the help of researchers to map the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which encompasses 4,300 square miles of Lake Huron. Read the full story by WBKB-TV – Alpena, MI.
Researchers identify factors causing algae blooms on Lake Superior
A team from the University of Minnesota Duluth has identified two major factors that contribute to the presence of algae blooms in Lake Superior: a warm year, combined with major weather events or historic rainfall. Read the full story by WLNS-TV – Lake Superior, MI.
Great Lakes record 84 waterspouts in first ‘outbreak’ of 2020
At least 84 waterspouts (whirling columns of air and water mist) were recorded over the Great Lakes last week, for the first time in 2020. Read the full story by WDIV-TV – Detroit, MI.
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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Sailing Programs Aboard NIAGARA – Environmental Science Field School
August 5 - August 202020 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting
September 15 - September 17