Commission Publications

The Great Lakes Commission keeps the region informed with a variety of publications. Use our subject list of publications to find a publication specific to a particular subject/project area. Many of the Commission's publications are available free online in PDF format. If this option is available, you will find a web address listed with the publication.

Regular or series publications
The following quick links will take you to some of the Commission's regular/series publication products:

• Advisor Newsletter
• Annual Report
• Issue Briefs
• Legislative Priorities
• Commission Brochure (print version)

What's new
Take a look at some of the Great Lakes Commission's most recent publications:

Great Lakes Commission 2011 Annual Report The annual report includes a look at the Commission's revenues and expenses, remarks from the chairman and executive director, the year in review and more. URL: www.glc.org/advisor/report Price: Free

Priorities for Reducing Phosphorus Loadings and Abating Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin: Opportunities and Challenges for Improving Great Lakes Aquatic Ecosystems Published September 2012 URL: www.glc.org/announce/12/pdf/ FINAL_PTaskForceReport_Sept2012.pdf Price: Free Download Only

Nutrient Management: A Summary of State and Provincial Programs in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Region Published September 2012 URL: www.glc.org/announce/12/ pdf/FINAL_NutrientManagement_Sept2012.pdf Price: Free Download Only

Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs for Oil and Hazardous Materials Spills: Challenges and Priorities for the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Published September 2012 URL: www.glc.org/announce/12/pdf/FINAL_ EmergencyPreparednessTaskForceReport_ Sept2012.pdf Price: Free Download Only

Priorities for Advancing Great Lakes Restoration and Economic Revitalization The Commission's federal priorities for FY2013, published February 2012. URL: www.glc.org/restore/pdf/2012/GLC-LegislativePriorities-2012-FY2013.pdf Price: Free Download Only

Restoring the Natural Divide: Separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins in the Chicago Area Waterway System Published January 2012. URL: http://www.glc.org/caws Price: Free Download Only

Ordering a publication:
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With our online ordering system, it's easier than ever to order a publication! If a hardcopy is available, there will be an link under the publication's price. Please note that there will be a minimum $2.00 shipping and handling fee (U.S.) per publication/product order. You can pay via credit card (online, by fax, or by phone), or personal check by mail. Your order will be shipped upon receipt of payment. Please view the shipping and discount information before you place your order.

You can also order a publication by contacting Pat Gable at pegable@glc.org or call the Commission at 734/971.9135.

Publication Lists
Please select one of the following options to view the Great Lakes Commission Publications: