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.
GLC applauds Great Lakes provisions in water infrastructure legislation
The GLC sent a letter to Great Lakes Senators supporting provisions in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S.2800), Senate legislation that strengthens important Great Lakes programs and addresses critical challenges.
New videos highlight impact of GLRI at Muskegon Lake, St. Marys River
The GLC released a new video at the 2018 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference highlighting restoration work completed under the GLRI and the NOAA – GLC Regional Habitat Restoration Partnership.
GLC launches online portal for Great Lakes maritime jobs
The GLC recently launched a website for information about maritime careers on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The site provides information for job seekers and employers. Submit your maritime job post today to be featured on the site’s job board!
GLC 2018 Legislative Priorities
The GLC’s 2018 legislative 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.
Coalition released joint priorities for the Great Lakes
Prior to Great Lakes Day in Washington D.C., a coalition representing business, industry and environmental groups and states, cities and tribes released joint priorities for sustaining Great Lakes restoration and economic revitalization.
Transforming Great Lakes data into useful information
Blue Accounting, a groundbreaking new initiative of the GLC and the Nature Conservancy, provides decision-makers with a big picture view of complex issues so they can allocate resources most efficiently.
Peak Lake Erie algae season keeps scientists, politicians and lawyers busy
As peak algae season nears for Lake Erie, there has been a flurry of activity in Ohio designed to deal with the dreaded blooms that can cause municipalities to shut down water systems, close beaches, and put a damper on the tourism economy. Read the full story by...
Voyageurs paddle Great Lakes history to local ports
On Saturday, a group of historical re-enactors will launch their 35-foot fiberglass reproduction of an 18th century birch bark Montreal Canoe into the Black River in Port Huron. From there, they will paddle to the St. Clair River and head south to visit local...
Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race in midst of slowest race in decades
In Michigan, light winds are plaguing the annual Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Read the full story by the Detroit Free...
Great Lakes Commission releases ErieStat to support Lake Erie phosphorus reduction efforts
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today announced the launch of ErieStat, a website that tracks progress toward the binational shared goal of reducing phosphorus in Lake Erie by 40 percent, and reports how much of the nutrient is entering the lake...
Great Lakes Commission applauds inclusion of Great Lakes provisions in water infrastructure legislation
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) sent a letter to Great Lakes Senators supporting provisions in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S.2800), Senate legislation that strengthens important Great Lakes programs and addresses critical challenges...
NOAA, Great Lakes Commission habitat restoration efforts showcased in new video at 2018 AOC Conference
Sheboygan, Wisc. - The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) released a new video at the 2018 Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOC) Conference highlighting restoration work completed under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
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RT @miseagrant:Curious about strategies for detecting and preventing invasive species in the Great Lakes? Check out this recorded… https://t.co/IuuLiEelPG
U.S. Brig NIAGARA Environmental Science Field School
July 27 - August 102018 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting
October 2 - October 3
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