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Position Available: Water Quality and Water Infrastructure Senior Program Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a self-starting, highly motivated team player to join our Water Quality and Water Infrastructure programs. Apply by September 27.
Position Available: Administrative Coordinator
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a part-time administrative coordinator. This position will work under the direction of the executive director and deputy director, and will assist with a wide range of administrative activities for the GLC and its staff. Apply by September 10.
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.
Great Lakes aquatic invasive species are the focus of the third annual “Landing Blitz”
Hundreds of organizations across the Great Lakes region will be coming together to educate boaters and the public about the risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the third annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, to be held June 26 to July 4. The event is coordinated annually among state and provincial agencies with the support of the Great Lakes Commission and partner organizations.
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