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More than $145,000 awarded to local organizations to combat invasive Phragmites in the Great Lakes basin
Ann Arbor, Mich. – Twelve organizations in the Great Lakes basin will receive more than $145,000 to combat invasive Phragmites, one of the most aggressive plants invading North America. The grants have been awarded through the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework...
Great Lakes Commission partners with EGLE for shoreline restoration project along Lake St. Clair
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on a project that will restore up to 18 acres of coastal habitat along approximately three miles of Lake St. Clair shoreline...
Great Lakes Commission calls for continued action to address harmful algal blooms and water workforce challenges
Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and coordinated action to protect the Great Lakes and strengthen the region's economy. “The Great Lakes...
The Advisor E-Newsletter: September 2026
The September 2026 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes a reminder to register for the 2026 GLC Annual Meeting, information about recent bipartisan Great Lakes legislation, project updates and more.
2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes highlights and key accomplishments from the year under the leadership of Chair Mary Mertz, Chair Timothy J. Bruno (elected October 2025), and Executive Director Erika Jensen.
GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or selling aquatic plants and animals online, helping ensure compliance with applicable laws while...
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