Our Work
Here’s some of the work we’re doing to ensure a healthy environment, strong economy and high quality of life for current and future generations.
Register now to join us in Toronto!
Online registration is now open for the 2026 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 6-8 in Toronto, Ontario. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Eastern on September 28. Learn more and register here!
2026 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes
The GLC released its 2026 agenda for the Great Lakes, calling for continued strategic investment in the lakes, which hold 95% of America’s fresh surface water and provide drinking water for more than 47 million people. Read our priorities and download state-specific fact sheets here.
Great Lakes Investment Tracker
The Great Lakes Investment Tracker is an interactive mapping application developed by the GLC to showcase federally-funded projects in Great Lakes states. Visit the tracker to learn more about investments in the region.
8th Annual AIS Landing Blitz
Organizations across the region came together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) for the eighth annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, June 29 through July 12, 2026. Read more about the Landing Blitz here.
The Advisor
The April 2026 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes an overview of the recent GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day events in Washington, D.C., updates on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, and Commission staff and project updates. Read more and sign up for the Advisor here.
Supporting sediment management efforts
The Great Lakes Commission is launching a new project to explore the management of sediment in the Great Lakes, and the role it plays in restoration, coastal resilience, and maritime transportation. Read more about the new project here.
No ruling on Consumers hydro dam sale as settlement talks begin
The long-awaited date for Michigan state regulators to decide the fate of a disputed hydroelectric fleet sale, involving 13 hydroelectric dams across the state, passed without a ruling. Read the full story by MLive.
Experts urge swift action to address harmful algal blooms on Lake Superior
U.S. and Canadian experts are urging government agencies to take swift action to address the threats posed by more frequent harmful algal blooms on Lake Superior. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
Michigan tribes demand state regulators block key Line 5 tunnel permits
Four Michigan tribes are demanding state regulators open a contested case to block two key permits advancing Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, warning the approvals flout state law and put treaty-protected Great Lakes resources at risk. Read the...
GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or selling aquatic plants and animals online, helping ensure compliance with applicable laws while...
Great Lakes states and provinces to host eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the eighth annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, to be held June 29 through July 12, 2026. Volunteers will engage with boaters to...
The Advisor E-Newsletter: April 2026
The April 2026 edition of the Commission’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, includes an overview of the recent GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day events in Washington, D.C., updates on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, and Commission staff and project up
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GREAT LAKES EVENTS
For more events, visit the
Great Lakes Calendar
2026 Lakebed 2030 Conference
September 15 - September 17Great Lakes Seminar Series: Growing Aquaculture in the Great Lakes: Aligning Regional Action with National Trends
September 16Great Lakes Seminar Series: Dr. Lauren N Stigers
September 16