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.
EVENTS
GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024
The Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024 events took place March 5-7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. — click for more details!
ADVOCACY
2024 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC released its 2024 federal priorities, urging the Biden administration and Congress to invest in projects and programs that will protect the Great Lakes and accelerate the national economy. Read more about our priorities here.
ADVOCACY
Great Lakes Investment Tracker
The new Great Lakes Investment Tracker is an interactive mapping application developed by the Great Lakes Commission to showcase federally-funded projects in Great Lakes states. Visit the tracker here!
NEWS
RFP: Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program
The GLC has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2024 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) grant program. Learn more here — applications are due April 29, 2024!
JOBS
Position available: Financial operations
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a financial operations specialist to assist with administrative and financial duties — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today!
NEWS
RFP: Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
The GLC issued a request for proposals to support outreach to recreational boaters for the regional Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz, an annual event. Learn more here — applications are due April 5, 2024!
A Great Lakes pipeline tangles politics in two battleground states
The debate over Line 5 in both Wisconsin and Michigan could complicate election-year politics, particularly as candidates compete to win voters over on environmental issues, fossil fuel reliance, or jobs. Read the full story by The New York Times.
America’s Great Lakes beckon as a climate sanctuary
The Great Lakes region, once the heart of American industry, now offers a unique capacity for absorbing climate migrants due to its ample water supply and mild climate risks. Read the full story by Environmental Health News.
COMMENTARY: Federal funding, or lack thereof, has hindered development of wind energy projects on the Great Lakes
A 2014 report released by the U.S. Department of Energy gave the green light to establish wind energy projects in the Great Lakes. Despite this, nearly a decade later, wind farms have yet to become established. Read the full story by Outdoor News.
Great Lakes Commission Position Available: Financial Operations Specialist
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a financial operations specialist to assist with administrative and financial duties. Apply by April 15.
Request for Proposals: Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework Small Grants
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to support participation in the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) and implementation of priority Phragmites management actions. Indigenous Nations, U.S.-based state...
Commissions sign historic agreement to enhance cooperation on Great Lakes restoration and protection
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a ceremony held today, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC), Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), and International Joint Commission (IJC) formally signed the first-ever memorandum of understanding between them. The agreement sets a clear path for...
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
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Great Lakes Calendar