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.

Thanks for joining us in D.C.!

Thank you for joining us March 4-6 for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C., including the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception! Learn more about the events here.

2025 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes

The GLC released its 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes, calling for continued strategic investment in the lakes, which hold 95% of America’s fresh surface water and provide drinking water for more than 47 million people. Read more about our priorities here.

The Advisor

The February 2025 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes information for the 2025 GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day, news on GLRI reauthorization efforts, the latest Great Lakes Regional Water Use Database report, and more!

New RFPs: AIS Landing Blitz, GLSNRP

The GLC recently released two requests for proposals! Learn more about the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz RFP, and the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program RFP, on our news page.

A new Great Lakes Water Use Database

The GLC recently launched an updated Great Lakes Water Use Database website that is more secure and makes it easier for the public to access water use data.

Great Lakes Investment Tracker

The new Great Lakes Investment Tracker is an interactive mapping application developed by the Great Lakes Commission to showcase federally-funded projects in Great Lakes states.

Great Lakes Commission releases 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes basin

Ann Arbor, Michigan – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2025 agenda for the Great Lakes. It calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes, which hold 95% of America’s fresh surface water and provide drinking water for more than 47 million...

The Advisor E-Newsletter: February 2025

The February 2025 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes final registration information for the 2025 GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day, more news on GLRI reauthorization efforts, the latest Great Lakes Regional Water Use Database report, and more!

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