The Member State of Pennsylvania
Since 1955, Pennsylvania has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission, and Pennsylvania personnel have been very active participants in efforts to promote regional economic development and environmental quality. Pennsylvania supports the Great Lakes Commission through the active involvement of its delegation; the appointment of state officials to task forces; as well as other contributions to regional initiatives.

Pennsylvania, along with the other member states, pays dues to the Great Lakes Commission with funds appropriated through its state legislature. The state's return on investment far exceeds its annual dues. Pennsylvania not only realizes monetary benefits, but also enjoys the benefits resulting from regional cooperation in promoting sound public policy on an array of regional economic development, environmental protection and resource management initiatives.

• State Dues for Programs and Services
• Outside Grants and Contracts
• Generating Funds for Pennsylvania's Regional Prioriites
• Advocating Federal Funding for Great Lakes Progams

Pennsylvania Delegation to the Commission

Commission Projects in Pennsylvania
The Great Lakes Commission carries out projects that are basinwide in nature, as mandated by the Great Lakes Basin Compact. Yet some initiatives -- including pilot studies and demonstration projects -- are located with in a particular state, and therefore may be of special interest to that state. Nonetheless, these projects are designed to have basinwide application and are promoted as models for initiatives throughout the Great Lakes Basin.

Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
The Basin Program coordinates the efforts of various levels of government to protect and improve Great Lakes water quality by controlling soil erosion and sedimentation.