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
Erika Jensen named GLC executive director
The Great Lakes Commission has named Erika Jensen to serve as its executive director. Jensen joined the GLC in 2006 and has served as interim executive director of the agency since August 2020. Read more…
LIBRARY
The Advisor
The June 2021 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes a recap of the GLC Semiannual Meeting, a recent meeting with U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan, new publications on harmful algal blooms and Great Lakes water use, and more.
NEWS
Regional orgs urge Congress to invest in Great Lakes infrastructure
In a recent letter, a coalition of regional organizations and leaders urged Congressional leaders to include key Great Lakes priorities in upcoming infrastructure legislation. Read more…
LIBRARY
Explore HABs knowledge gaps
The Great Lakes HABs Collaborative has created a helpful guide to common knowledge gaps for the benefit of those involved in the development of policies to address harmful algal blooms throughout the Great Lakes.
LIBRARY
2019-20 Annual Report
The 2019-20 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report is now available online. The report includes remarks from Chair Sharon Jackson and Interim Executive Director Erika Jensen, as well as additional information about the GLC.
ADVOCACY
2021 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC’s 2021 federal priorities document recommends actions to Congress and the Biden administration toward revitalizing and protecting the Great Lakes environment and economy. Read more…
Plastic pollution in Great Lakes is “becoming increasingly worse”
The Great Lakes are Michigan’s most precious resource, but plastic pollution and PFAS chemicals in our waterways are actively harming the state’s wildlife and residents. Read and hear the full story by WDET -Detroit, MI.
Sleeping Bear Dunes marks record breeding season for piping plovers
The piping plovers of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore had their best-ever breeding season since plover recovery work began at the park, according to officials. Read the full story by Coastal News Today.
Researchers hope to find answers to toxic algae in Lake Superior before it becomes more than an occasional nuisance
This summer, a slew of scientists are converging to try to figure out why toxic algae is appearing in Lake Superior and to learn whether science can help control what, so far, has only been an occasional nuisance. Read and hear the full story by WUWM – Milwaukee, WI.
Erika Jensen named executive director of the Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) announced today that it has named Erika Jensen to serve as its executive director. Jensen joined the GLC in 2006 and has served as interim executive director of the agency since August 2020.
The Advisor E-Newsletter: June 2021
In this edition: A recap of the GLC Semiannual Meeting, a recent meeting with U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan, new publications on harmful algal blooms and Great Lakes water use, and more.
Regional organizations urge Congress to invest in Great Lakes infrastructure
A coalition of regional agencies, legislators, mayors, and business and environmental groups urged Congressional leaders to include key Great Lakes priorities in upcoming infrastructure legislation. The groups communicated their priorities through a joint letter following the release of President Biden’s infrastructure investment plan earlier this year and ongoing negotiations on the Hill.
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2021 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual General Meeting
August 25 - August 27Leadership Summit of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
September 17 - September 19