Great Lakes Protection Fund
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Great Lakes Protection Fund - our mission is to identify, demonstrate, and promote regional action to enhance the health of the #GreatLakes ecosystem.
Smarter water systems are already at work across the Great Lakes. Our latest blog shows how early collaboration with Hyfi helped turn bold ideas into practical tools that reduce flooding, improve water quality, and support local water managers. https://bit.ly/45LhVCe
January 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Smarter water systems are already at work across the Great Lakes. Our latest blog shows how early collaboration with Hyfi helped turn bold ideas into practical tools that reduce flooding, improve water quality, and support local water managers. https://bit.ly/45LhVCe
ICYMI: In 2025 we invested in a team led by Moonshot Missions to strengthen how wastewater utilities across the basin lead, plan, and deliver community impact. Through the peer led PRESERVE network, more than 25 utilities will build systems that turn savings into cleaner water. http://bit.ly/48YKA8Q
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
ICYMI: In 2025 we invested in a team led by Moonshot Missions to strengthen how wastewater utilities across the basin lead, plan, and deliver community impact. Through the peer led PRESERVE network, more than 25 utilities will build systems that turn savings into cleaner water. http://bit.ly/48YKA8Q
Every strong project starts with a clear question. Can we help protect the Great Lakes for the future. If you are exploring an idea with that purpose, connect with us. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
January 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Every strong project starts with a clear question. Can we help protect the Great Lakes for the future. If you are exploring an idea with that purpose, connect with us. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
Entering 2026 grateful for the partners and teams who make this work possible. Together, we advance regional action to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Thankful for our shared commitment to their health and future. https://glpf.org/
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Entering 2026 grateful for the partners and teams who make this work possible. Together, we advance regional action to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Thankful for our shared commitment to their health and future. https://glpf.org/
Every quarter we share insights from teams advancing solutions that support the long term health of the Great Lakes. For a clear view of regional progress, subscribe now. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Every quarter we share insights from teams advancing solutions that support the long term health of the Great Lakes. For a clear view of regional progress, subscribe now. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Effective innovation strengthens both the Great Lakes and the people who depend on them. If your concept can produce measurable gains for the region, we want to hear from you. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
December 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Effective innovation strengthens both the Great Lakes and the people who depend on them. If your concept can produce measurable gains for the region, we want to hear from you. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
Curious about what is working for the Great Lakes right now. Our quarterly newsletter highlights the projects and partnerships delivering real results. Subscribe and stay informed. #signorg/#sign-up-form" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://glpf.org/#sign-up-form
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Curious about what is working for the Great Lakes right now. Our quarterly newsletter highlights the projects and partnerships delivering real results. Subscribe and stay informed. #signorg/#sign-up-form" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://glpf.org/#sign-up-form
We are supporting four new efforts to advance regional action for the Great Lakes. One led by Proof Projects LLC uses their AMARS platform to help communities restore natural coastlines and strengthen habitat. Learn about all of them on our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
December 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We are supporting four new efforts to advance regional action for the Great Lakes. One led by Proof Projects LLC uses their AMARS platform to help communities restore natural coastlines and strengthen habitat. Learn about all of them on our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
New approaches are taking shape across the basin. Smarter water systems. Healthier soils. Stronger partnerships. If your work can advance Great Lakes health, start a conversation with us. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
New approaches are taking shape across the basin. Smarter water systems. Healthier soils. Stronger partnerships. If your work can advance Great Lakes health, start a conversation with us. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
The GLPF Quarterly Newsletter brings you stories from across the basin. New tools. New partnerships. Real progress for Great Lakes water. Read the latest issue and stay connected. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The GLPF Quarterly Newsletter brings you stories from across the basin. New tools. New partnerships. Real progress for Great Lakes water. Read the latest issue and stay connected. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Four new investments are moving regional water solutions forward. One led by Environmental Defense Fund brings conservation into everyday farm finance to support cleaner water and stronger farms. Learn more about all four in our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Four new investments are moving regional water solutions forward. One led by Environmental Defense Fund brings conservation into everyday farm finance to support cleaner water and stronger farms. Learn more about all four in our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
A new partnership with Moonshot Missions is one of four new investments advancing regional water leadership. The peer led PRESERVE network will help more than 25 utilities turn operational savings into cleaner water. Learn more in our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A new partnership with Moonshot Missions is one of four new investments advancing regional water leadership. The peer led PRESERVE network will help more than 25 utilities turn operational savings into cleaner water. Learn more in our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
Great Lakes innovation starts with strong concepts that can be tested, refined, and scaled. We partner with teams ready to turn good thinking into real impact. Bring your idea and start the conversation. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Great Lakes innovation starts with strong concepts that can be tested, refined, and scaled. We partner with teams ready to turn good thinking into real impact. Bring your idea and start the conversation. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
New GLPF investment: Propagate will connect farmers and buyers to grow the market for tree crops on marginal land, advancing soil health, farm resilience, and cleaner water across the Great Lakes Basin. https://bit.ly/4nqDZJO
Designing Market Pathways for Agroforestry Adoption on Problematic Cropland - Great Lakes Protection Fund
This project will explore ways to bridge the gap between farmers and buyers to expand the market for agroforestry products, establishing a better use for challenging cropland that improves farm viability and water quality across the Great Lakes Basin.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New GLPF investment: Propagate will connect farmers and buyers to grow the market for tree crops on marginal land, advancing soil health, farm resilience, and cleaner water across the Great Lakes Basin. https://bit.ly/4nqDZJO
What does innovation for the Lakes look like?
The GLPF Quarterly Newsletter showcases the ideas, teams, and tools making a difference—right now.
Subscribe and explore what’s working across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
The GLPF Quarterly Newsletter showcases the ideas, teams, and tools making a difference—right now.
Subscribe and explore what’s working across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
October 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
What does innovation for the Lakes look like?
The GLPF Quarterly Newsletter showcases the ideas, teams, and tools making a difference—right now.
Subscribe and explore what’s working across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
The GLPF Quarterly Newsletter showcases the ideas, teams, and tools making a difference—right now.
Subscribe and explore what’s working across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Innovation begins with connection. We’re looking for bold thinkers and practical doers ready to improve how our region manages water, supports farms, and restores ecosystems. Bring us your idea. Start a conversation with us today.
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Innovation begins with connection. We’re looking for bold thinkers and practical doers ready to improve how our region manages water, supports farms, and restores ecosystems. Bring us your idea. Start a conversation with us today.
Big change starts small and grows through partnership. If you’re advancing an idea that could strengthen the health of our water, our land, or our communities, we want to connect. Let’s build something transformative together.
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Big change starts small and grows through partnership. If you’re advancing an idea that could strengthen the health of our water, our land, or our communities, we want to connect. Let’s build something transformative together.
ICYMI: Freshwater and five land trusts are using advanced modeling to target farmland that drives nutrient pollution. Their regional collaboration is restoring key acres and proving a scalable, science-based path to clean water and healthy habitats. https://bit.ly/4h26Ocy
October 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
ICYMI: Freshwater and five land trusts are using advanced modeling to target farmland that drives nutrient pollution. Their regional collaboration is restoring key acres and proving a scalable, science-based path to clean water and healthy habitats. https://bit.ly/4h26Ocy
From regenerative land practices to smarter urban water systems, real transformation is happening in our basin.
Stay in the loop with the Great Lakes Protection Fund’s quarterly updates.
Subscribe today. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Stay in the loop with the Great Lakes Protection Fund’s quarterly updates.
Subscribe today. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
From regenerative land practices to smarter urban water systems, real transformation is happening in our basin.
Stay in the loop with the Great Lakes Protection Fund’s quarterly updates.
Subscribe today. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Stay in the loop with the Great Lakes Protection Fund’s quarterly updates.
Subscribe today. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Marinas on the Great Lakes are showing how green infrastructure can reduce flooding and improve water quality. With strong partnerships and shared learning, these efforts are charting a course for resilient waterfronts across the region. https://bit.ly/3JTbDsn
Supporting Efforts to Install Green Infrastructure at Great Lakes Marinas | Michigan Sea Grant
Supporting Efforts to Install Green Infrastructure at Great Lakes Marinas Jul 14, 2025 | News A recently completed project is helping marinas in the Great Lakes region become more sustainable and resilient through use of green infrastructure. The primary goal of this project, Advancing Stormwater Ma...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Marinas on the Great Lakes are showing how green infrastructure can reduce flooding and improve water quality. With strong partnerships and shared learning, these efforts are charting a course for resilient waterfronts across the region. https://bit.ly/3JTbDsn
Our Project Development Manager, Collin Knauss, joins a panel at the Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Conference in Rochester, NY, Sept 25–26, to discuss supporting early career professionals and building the next generation of Great Lakes leaders. https://bit.ly/47f7DvM
Healthy Lakes
Read the latest news from the Coalition, including stories of restoration successes, profiles of ongoing clean water issues, policy updates, and press releases.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Our Project Development Manager, Collin Knauss, joins a panel at the Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Conference in Rochester, NY, Sept 25–26, to discuss supporting early career professionals and building the next generation of Great Lakes leaders. https://bit.ly/47f7DvM
On Sept 24 in Rochester, the Great Lakes Regional Learning Exchange brings together community leaders and nonprofits for a free day of training and collaboration. Build skills to secure federal funding and advance restoration across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3V8oskW
2025 Great Lakes Regional Learning Exchange ~ Restore America's Estuaries
Learn about estuaries, estuary zones, coastal habitats, and their importance to our economy, and way of life.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On Sept 24 in Rochester, the Great Lakes Regional Learning Exchange brings together community leaders and nonprofits for a free day of training and collaboration. Build skills to secure federal funding and advance restoration across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3V8oskW
Every breakthrough begins with a connection. If you’re working on a solution that could benefit our water, our land, or our communities, we want to hear from you.
Start a conversation with us. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW
Start a conversation with us. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW
September 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Every breakthrough begins with a connection. If you’re working on a solution that could benefit our water, our land, or our communities, we want to hear from you.
Start a conversation with us. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW
Start a conversation with us. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW
Together we are advancing green infrastructure and reimagining how water moves through our cities. Read the Resilient Infrastructure Sustainable Communities (RISC) in the Great Lakes Region report to see how. https://bit.ly/4fXGlwi
September 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Together we are advancing green infrastructure and reimagining how water moves through our cities. Read the Resilient Infrastructure Sustainable Communities (RISC) in the Great Lakes Region report to see how. https://bit.ly/4fXGlwi
Stories worth sharing. Solutions worth scaling.
Our newsletter brings you the latest on collaborative efforts restoring the Great Lakes.
Subscribe now and stay close to the work driving ecological and economic resilience. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Our newsletter brings you the latest on collaborative efforts restoring the Great Lakes.
Subscribe now and stay close to the work driving ecological and economic resilience. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Stories worth sharing. Solutions worth scaling.
Our newsletter brings you the latest on collaborative efforts restoring the Great Lakes.
Subscribe now and stay close to the work driving ecological and economic resilience. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI
Our newsletter brings you the latest on collaborative efforts restoring the Great Lakes.
Subscribe now and stay close to the work driving ecological and economic resilience. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI