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
Finally, the GLC passed resolutions calling for water reuse and coordinated resource management in the development of AI/computing infrastructure, as well as prevention of plastic pollution and harmonization of stormwater management.
Read more: glc.org/news/am-103025
Read more: glc.org/news/am-103025
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Finally, the GLC passed resolutions calling for water reuse and coordinated resource management in the development of AI/computing infrastructure, as well as prevention of plastic pollution and harmonization of stormwater management.
Read more: glc.org/news/am-103025
Read more: glc.org/news/am-103025
The GLC also elected new leadership: Chair Timothy Bruno, #GreatLakes coordinator at the PA Dept of Environmental Protection and Vice Chair James Jennings, head of @ilepa.bsky.social.
The GLC would like to extend gratitude to our immediate past chair Mary Mertz of the Ohio DNR for her leadership.
The GLC would like to extend gratitude to our immediate past chair Mary Mertz of the Ohio DNR for her leadership.
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The GLC also elected new leadership: Chair Timothy Bruno, #GreatLakes coordinator at the PA Dept of Environmental Protection and Vice Chair James Jennings, head of @ilepa.bsky.social.
The GLC would like to extend gratitude to our immediate past chair Mary Mertz of the Ohio DNR for her leadership.
The GLC would like to extend gratitude to our immediate past chair Mary Mertz of the Ohio DNR for her leadership.
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.
We also welcomed author Peter Annin and students from Duluth Public Schools and ended the day with a celebration of the #GreatLakes Commission's 70th anniversary - and a big cake!
#GLCDuluth2025
#GLCDuluth2025
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We also welcomed author Peter Annin and students from Duluth Public Schools and ended the day with a celebration of the #GreatLakes Commission's 70th anniversary - and a big cake!
#GLCDuluth2025
#GLCDuluth2025
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.
ow.ly/eJRG50WYlmY
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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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 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.
ow.ly/FrjJ50W8qMf #GreatLakes #greeninfrastructure #stormwater
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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The podcast is produced by Wisconsin Sea Grant with support from the GLC.
Listen to Introduced on Wisconsin Sea Grant's website or wherever you get your podcasts! seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introd... #CleanBoatsCleanWaters
Listen to Introduced on Wisconsin Sea Grant's website or wherever you get your podcasts! seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introd... #CleanBoatsCleanWaters
June 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The podcast is produced by Wisconsin Sea Grant with support from the GLC.
Listen to Introduced on Wisconsin Sea Grant's website or wherever you get your podcasts! seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introd... #CleanBoatsCleanWaters
Listen to Introduced on Wisconsin Sea Grant's website or wherever you get your podcasts! seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/introd... #CleanBoatsCleanWaters
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
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
Thank you to @debbiedingell.house.gov and Senator Jon Husted for being our first two speakers at the #GreatLakesDay Congressional Breakfast Reception!
The #GreatLakes shape our region and transcend political boundaries!
The #GreatLakes shape our region and transcend political boundaries!
March 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thank you to @debbiedingell.house.gov and Senator Jon Husted for being our first two speakers at the #GreatLakesDay Congressional Breakfast Reception!
The #GreatLakes shape our region and transcend political boundaries!
The #GreatLakes shape our region and transcend political boundaries!
It's #GreatLakesDay in DC!
In honor of #GreatLakes Day, what's your favorite fact about the lakes?
One of ours is that the lakes provide the backbone for a $6 TRILLION economy that would be one of the largest in the world if it stood alone as a country!
In honor of #GreatLakes Day, what's your favorite fact about the lakes?
One of ours is that the lakes provide the backbone for a $6 TRILLION economy that would be one of the largest in the world if it stood alone as a country!
March 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's #GreatLakesDay in DC!
In honor of #GreatLakes Day, what's your favorite fact about the lakes?
One of ours is that the lakes provide the backbone for a $6 TRILLION economy that would be one of the largest in the world if it stood alone as a country!
In honor of #GreatLakes Day, what's your favorite fact about the lakes?
One of ours is that the lakes provide the backbone for a $6 TRILLION economy that would be one of the largest in the world if it stood alone as a country!