Line 5’s future is still uncertain. Here’s what to know
For over a decade, Enbridge En …
Author: Laura Andrews
Federal lawmakers press Coast Guard on new Great Lakes icebreaker
The effort to strengthen the U …
Ohio lawmakers urge Trump administration to restart Great Lakes carp barrier project
Ohio U.S. Reps. Marcy Kaptur a …
Work begins on 1.1-mile trail connecting campers to Lake Michigan overlook, epic disc golf courses
Construction is starting on a …
Wild rice seeding planned for 2 small U.P. lakes in the Ottawa National Forest
Federal foresters are teaming …
The ‘crown jewel of Lake Superior’ shines with ancient rock formations, beaches and an island near Marquette
If you want a Lake Superior ex …
One invader is eating another
The Great Lakes are overrun wi …
Wisconsin’s first confirmed sighting of a rare loon found near Douglas County
Yellow-billed loons are native …
Should Apostle Islands be a national park? Some say proposal lacks community buy-in.
A proposal to turn Lake Superi …
Conservation Kick and Environmental Markets: Project Archive
Archived project materials
The Advisor E-Newsletter: April 2026
The April 2026 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes an overview of the recent GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day events in Washington, D.C., updates on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, and Commission staff and project up
2026 Great Lakes Commission Federal Priorities
Library Line 5’s future is sti …
2026 Great Lakes Regional Priorities
Library Line 5’s future is sti …
Season’s Greetings from the Great Lakes Commission!
Season’s greetings from the staff of the Great Lakes Commission!
Annual Reports of the Great Lakes Regional Water Use Database
The Annual Reports of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Regional Water Use Database are published annually, and available via this link to the Great Lakes Regional Water Use website.
2024 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report
The 2024 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes highlights and key accomplishments from the year under the leadership of Chair Mary Mertz and Executive Director Erika Jensen.
The Advisor E-Newsletter: October 2025
The October 2025 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes final registration information for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth and a recap of several recent program accomplishments.
Josh Miller – Director of Programs
Staff Directory  |  Line 5’s …
The Advisor E-Newsletter: May 2025
The May 2025 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes registration information for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth, a recap of Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C., and more!
2025 Great Lakes Commission Federal Priorities
The Great Lakes Commission’s 2025 Federal Priorities reflect well-established needs and opportunities for strengthening the economic and environmental health of the Great Lakes basin. They enjoy broad support among state and local leaders, business and industry, and the environmental community.