Great Lakes Commission
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The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support.
📍Ann Arbor, Michigan
📍Ann Arbor, Michigan
On the second day of #GLCDuluth2025, speakers included the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Michigan EGLE, Québec Government Office in Chicago, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on #GreatLakes maritime strategy and managing PFAS in sediment.
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
On the second day of #GLCDuluth2025, speakers included the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Michigan EGLE, Québec Government Office in Chicago, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on #GreatLakes maritime strategy and managing PFAS in sediment.
What a great first day at #GLCDuluth2025!
Mayor Roger Reinert kicked off the meeting by welcoming Commissioners and Observers to Duluth.
Attendees heard from experts on microplastics, #GreatLakes harmful algal blooms, water reuse, as well as from the GLC's official Observers.
Mayor Roger Reinert kicked off the meeting by welcoming Commissioners and Observers to Duluth.
Attendees heard from experts on microplastics, #GreatLakes harmful algal blooms, water reuse, as well as from the GLC's official Observers.
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What a great first day at #GLCDuluth2025!
Mayor Roger Reinert kicked off the meeting by welcoming Commissioners and Observers to Duluth.
Attendees heard from experts on microplastics, #GreatLakes harmful algal blooms, water reuse, as well as from the GLC's official Observers.
Mayor Roger Reinert kicked off the meeting by welcoming Commissioners and Observers to Duluth.
Attendees heard from experts on microplastics, #GreatLakes harmful algal blooms, water reuse, as well as from the GLC's official Observers.
The Great Lakes Commission planted two trees yesterday in advance of #GLCDuluth2025. As a founding participant in the #GreatLakes St. Lawrence Trees and Green Events initiatives, the GLC has committed to planting trees and using other sustainable meeting practices to reduce waste.
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Great Lakes Commission planted two trees yesterday in advance of #GLCDuluth2025. As a founding participant in the #GreatLakes St. Lawrence Trees and Green Events initiatives, the GLC has committed to planting trees and using other sustainable meeting practices to reduce waste.
We're excited to be here in Duluth on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior for our 2025 Annual Meeting tomorrow.
Stay tuned for updates from our meeting! #GLCDuluth2025
Stay tuned for updates from our meeting! #GLCDuluth2025
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We're excited to be here in Duluth on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior for our 2025 Annual Meeting tomorrow.
Stay tuned for updates from our meeting! #GLCDuluth2025
Stay tuned for updates from our meeting! #GLCDuluth2025
Registration for the 2025 #GreatLakes Commission 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting closes NEXT MONDAY, October 20!
Register now at our website to join us in beautiful Duluth! https://www.glc.org/meetings/annual
Register now at our website to join us in beautiful Duluth! https://www.glc.org/meetings/annual
October 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Registration for the 2025 #GreatLakes Commission 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting closes NEXT MONDAY, October 20!
Register now at our website to join us in beautiful Duluth! https://www.glc.org/meetings/annual
Register now at our website to join us in beautiful Duluth! https://www.glc.org/meetings/annual
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay the Great Lakes Commission recognizes that Indigenous people are the original caretakers of the #GreatLakes.
The GLC values its relationships with Indigenous Nations and is committed to working together to make the lakes stronger for generations to come.
The GLC values its relationships with Indigenous Nations and is committed to working together to make the lakes stronger for generations to come.
October 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay the Great Lakes Commission recognizes that Indigenous people are the original caretakers of the #GreatLakes.
The GLC values its relationships with Indigenous Nations and is committed to working together to make the lakes stronger for generations to come.
The GLC values its relationships with Indigenous Nations and is committed to working together to make the lakes stronger for generations to come.
At the recent Leadership Summit of the #GreatLakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
, our Executive Director Erika Jensen moderated a panel on how foundations are working with regional organizations to improve the regional environment and economy.
, our Executive Director Erika Jensen moderated a panel on how foundations are working with regional organizations to improve the regional environment and economy.
October 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
At the recent Leadership Summit of the #GreatLakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
, our Executive Director Erika Jensen moderated a panel on how foundations are working with regional organizations to improve the regional environment and economy.
, our Executive Director Erika Jensen moderated a panel on how foundations are working with regional organizations to improve the regional environment and economy.
Congratulations to our federal, state and local partners on the official delisting of the Muskegon Lake #GreatLakes Area of Concern!
The GLC is proud to have led 12 habitat restoration projects at 9 sites in the Muskegon AOC.
The GLC is proud to have led 12 habitat restoration projects at 9 sites in the Muskegon AOC.
October 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Congratulations to our federal, state and local partners on the official delisting of the Muskegon Lake #GreatLakes Area of Concern!
The GLC is proud to have led 12 habitat restoration projects at 9 sites in the Muskegon AOC.
The GLC is proud to have led 12 habitat restoration projects at 9 sites in the Muskegon AOC.
Register now for the last webinar in our series on #GreatLakes resilience!
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, American Great Lakes Ports Association, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and @ijcsharedwaters.bsky.social will share efforts from throughout the region.
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The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, American Great Lakes Ports Association, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and @ijcsharedwaters.bsky.social will share efforts from throughout the region.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Register now for the last webinar in our series on #GreatLakes resilience!
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, American Great Lakes Ports Association, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and @ijcsharedwaters.bsky.social will share efforts from throughout the region.
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The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, American Great Lakes Ports Association, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and @ijcsharedwaters.bsky.social will share efforts from throughout the region.
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The GLC, with input from state revolving fund (SRF) managers, has assembled fact sheets for each of the eight #GreatLakes states that highlight the impact of earmarks for water infrastructure projects on states’ SRF programs.
State Revolving Funds - Great Lakes Commission
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August 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The GLC, with input from state revolving fund (SRF) managers, has assembled fact sheets for each of the eight #GreatLakes states that highlight the impact of earmarks for water infrastructure projects on states’ SRF programs.
From #GreatLakes Daily News:
Report: Climate change continues to drive warmer weather, extremes in region; Shipping industry, boaters fear risks of cuts to federal Great Lakes programs; Algal blooms pop up in western Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and more at www.glc.org/dailynews
Report: Climate change continues to drive warmer weather, extremes in region; Shipping industry, boaters fear risks of cuts to federal Great Lakes programs; Algal blooms pop up in western Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and more at www.glc.org/dailynews
July 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
From #GreatLakes Daily News:
Report: Climate change continues to drive warmer weather, extremes in region; Shipping industry, boaters fear risks of cuts to federal Great Lakes programs; Algal blooms pop up in western Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and more at www.glc.org/dailynews
Report: Climate change continues to drive warmer weather, extremes in region; Shipping industry, boaters fear risks of cuts to federal Great Lakes programs; Algal blooms pop up in western Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and more at www.glc.org/dailynews
The GLC is hosting our first Water Workforce Roundtable event this week, bringing people together to discuss strategies for developing the #GreatLakes water workforce.
To learn more about our work to identify novel solutions to water infrastructure challenges, visit ow.ly/YZXj50WqH8k
To learn more about our work to identify novel solutions to water infrastructure challenges, visit ow.ly/YZXj50WqH8k
July 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The GLC is hosting our first Water Workforce Roundtable event this week, bringing people together to discuss strategies for developing the #GreatLakes water workforce.
To learn more about our work to identify novel solutions to water infrastructure challenges, visit ow.ly/YZXj50WqH8k
To learn more about our work to identify novel solutions to water infrastructure challenges, visit ow.ly/YZXj50WqH8k
On 8/4, the GLC will host the second webinar in our series on "Realizing Resilience: Coordinating efforts from across the #GreatLakes basin." Participants will hear from speakers from the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, Wisconsin Wetlands Association/NOAA and USGS.
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July 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On 8/4, the GLC will host the second webinar in our series on "Realizing Resilience: Coordinating efforts from across the #GreatLakes basin." Participants will hear from speakers from the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, Wisconsin Wetlands Association/NOAA and USGS.
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On 7/1, join our Invasive Mussels Collaborative for its webinar "Clash of the Shells" to learn about dreissenid mussel impacts on native unionids!
Presenters will include Kennedy Zwarych of @mcgill.ca and Alexander Karatayev of Buffalo State.
RSVP: ow.ly/vP9f50W2Qgn #GreatLakes
Presenters will include Kennedy Zwarych of @mcgill.ca and Alexander Karatayev of Buffalo State.
RSVP: ow.ly/vP9f50W2Qgn #GreatLakes
June 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
On 7/1, join our Invasive Mussels Collaborative for its webinar "Clash of the Shells" to learn about dreissenid mussel impacts on native unionids!
Presenters will include Kennedy Zwarych of @mcgill.ca and Alexander Karatayev of Buffalo State.
RSVP: ow.ly/vP9f50W2Qgn #GreatLakes
Presenters will include Kennedy Zwarych of @mcgill.ca and Alexander Karatayev of Buffalo State.
RSVP: ow.ly/vP9f50W2Qgn #GreatLakes
Today (6/24)! Join GLC and partners for a webinar on the GSI Impact Hub, an interactive platform to help quantify and communicate the multiple benefits – or co-benefits – of green stormwater infrastructure.
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ow.ly/FrjJ50W8qMf #GreatLakes #greeninfrastructure #stormwater
June 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today (6/24)! Join GLC and partners for a webinar on the GSI Impact Hub, an interactive platform to help quantify and communicate the multiple benefits – or co-benefits – of green stormwater infrastructure.
ow.ly/FrjJ50W8qMf #GreatLakes #greeninfrastructure #stormwater
ow.ly/FrjJ50W8qMf #GreatLakes #greeninfrastructure #stormwater
On June 18, the Great Lakes Commission will host a webinar with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership: "Realizing Resilience: Coordinating efforts from across the #GreatLakes basin."
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June 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On June 18, the Great Lakes Commission will host a webinar with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership: "Realizing Resilience: Coordinating efforts from across the #GreatLakes basin."
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"Introduced," the award-winning podcast about aquatic invasive species and the #GreatLakes, recently released a new episode about how a popular watercraft inspection program evolved from a middle school science project! t.co/j3anG4EcXe
https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introduced/
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June 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"Introduced," the award-winning podcast about aquatic invasive species and the #GreatLakes, recently released a new episode about how a popular watercraft inspection program evolved from a middle school science project! t.co/j3anG4EcXe
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So proud of our Great Lakes fellows with the @ijcs-journal.bsky.social and @glcommission.bsky.social and the GL Sea Grants hearing about their listening sessions with communities and Tribes around the region, hearing about needs for the IJC Science Plan. #IAGLR2025
June 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
So proud of our Great Lakes fellows with the @ijcs-journal.bsky.social and @glcommission.bsky.social and the GL Sea Grants hearing about their listening sessions with communities and Tribes around the region, hearing about needs for the IJC Science Plan. #IAGLR2025
The Great Lakes Commission congratulates the state of Illinois for moving us closer to realizing the goal of protecting the #GreatLakes from this devastating invasive species.
Illinois finalizes deal for land near Joliet needed for stalled invasive carp prevention project
Illinois finished acquiring land needed for a project to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp, construction backed by Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Great Lakes Commission congratulates the state of Illinois for moving us closer to realizing the goal of protecting the #GreatLakes from this devastating invasive species.
Now available: the Great Lakes Commission May 2025 newsletter!
Save the date for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth; a recap of #GreatLakesDay; a #GreatLakes theme available at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference; and more! mailchi.mp/glc/newslett...
Save the date for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth; a recap of #GreatLakesDay; a #GreatLakes theme available at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference; and more! mailchi.mp/glc/newslett...
May 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Now available: the Great Lakes Commission May 2025 newsletter!
Save the date for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth; a recap of #GreatLakesDay; a #GreatLakes theme available at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference; and more! mailchi.mp/glc/newslett...
Save the date for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth; a recap of #GreatLakesDay; a #GreatLakes theme available at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference; and more! mailchi.mp/glc/newslett...
SAVE THE DATE:
The 2025 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting will be held October 29-30 in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior!
More information will be available soon at www.glc.org/meetings/annual.
The 2025 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting will be held October 29-30 in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior!
More information will be available soon at www.glc.org/meetings/annual.
April 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
SAVE THE DATE:
The 2025 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting will be held October 29-30 in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior!
More information will be available soon at www.glc.org/meetings/annual.
The 2025 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting will be held October 29-30 in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Superior!
More information will be available soon at www.glc.org/meetings/annual.
We're #hiring! Join us in #AnnArbor as a Director of Programs — visit our website to learn more and apply by April 30! glc.org/about/jobs/
#michiganjobs #annarborjobs #greatlakesjobs #greatlakes
#michiganjobs #annarborjobs #greatlakesjobs #greatlakes
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We're #hiring! Join us in #AnnArbor as a Director of Programs — visit our website to learn more and apply by April 30! glc.org/about/jobs/
#michiganjobs #annarborjobs #greatlakesjobs #greatlakes
#michiganjobs #annarborjobs #greatlakesjobs #greatlakes
Recent #GreatLakes Daily News headlines:
@noaa.gov to hold first advisory council meeting for #LakeOntario National Marine Sanctuary; In winter, the waters of Lakes Michigan and Huron separate into layers. Not anymore. Why?; and more at glc.org/dailynews
@noaa.gov to hold first advisory council meeting for #LakeOntario National Marine Sanctuary; In winter, the waters of Lakes Michigan and Huron separate into layers. Not anymore. Why?; and more at glc.org/dailynews
April 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Recent #GreatLakes Daily News headlines:
@noaa.gov to hold first advisory council meeting for #LakeOntario National Marine Sanctuary; In winter, the waters of Lakes Michigan and Huron separate into layers. Not anymore. Why?; and more at glc.org/dailynews
@noaa.gov to hold first advisory council meeting for #LakeOntario National Marine Sanctuary; In winter, the waters of Lakes Michigan and Huron separate into layers. Not anymore. Why?; and more at glc.org/dailynews
Now available: a recording of our Invasive Mussel Collaborative's recent webinar assessing the risks of zebra mussel establishment along the western United States invasion front invasivemusselcollaborative.net/event/webina...
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
April 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Now available: a recording of our Invasive Mussel Collaborative's recent webinar assessing the risks of zebra mussel establishment along the western United States invasion front invasivemusselcollaborative.net/event/webina...
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
Join our Invasive Mussel Collaborative for their next webinar on research being done on the zebra mussel invasion front!
Register here: invasivemusselcollaborative.net/event/webina...
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
Register here: invasivemusselcollaborative.net/event/webina...
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
March 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Join our Invasive Mussel Collaborative for their next webinar on research being done on the zebra mussel invasion front!
Register here: invasivemusselcollaborative.net/event/webina...
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies
Register here: invasivemusselcollaborative.net/event/webina...
#GreatLakes #invasivespecies