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JOBS Position available: Geospatial Data Internship The Great Lakes Commission is seeking one to two individuals for an internship focused on geospatial data management and delivery — visit our Jobs page to learn more and apply today! EVENTS GLC Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024 The Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024 events took place March 5-7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. — click for more details! ADVOCACY 2024 GLC Federal Priorities for the Great Lakes The GLC released its 2024 federal priorities, urging the Biden administration and Congress to invest in projects and programs that will protect the Great Lakes and accelerate the national economy. Read more about our priorities here. ADVOCACY Great Lakes Investment Tracker The new Great Lakes Investment Tracker is an interactive mapping application developed by the Great Lakes Commission to showcase federally-funded projects in Great Lakes states. Visit the tracker here! NEWS Commissions sign historic agreement The Great Lakes Commission, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and International Joint Commission formally signed their first-ever joint memorandum of understanding at the 2024 GLC Semiannual Meeting. Read more… NEWS RFP: Small grants for Great Lakes regional conservation efforts The GLC issued a request for proposals for a new opportunity associated with the GLC’s longstanding Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) grant program. Learn more here — applications are due June 14, 2024! SEE MORE OF OUR WORK READ OUR NEWS RELEASES SEE MORE OF OUR WORK READ OUR NEWS RELEASES Great Lakes Daily News Expect to see a lot of cruise ships once again on the Great Lakes this summer May 13, 2024 | Daily News Despite losing a few ships this year, experts say you can expect to see a lot of cruise ships once again on the Great Lakes this summer. A few popular cruise ports will include Little Current, Killarney, and Sault Ste. Marie. Read the full story by CTV News Northern... Large numbers of fish dying in Michigan’s Lake Macatawa May 13, 2024 | Daily News The cause of a large number of dead and dying fish reported at Lake Macatawa, located near Holland in Ottawa County, Michigan, has been found. Testing of collected fish revealed positive cases of viral hemorrhagic septicemia. Read the full story by the Detroit Free... SUNY Oswego’s new Great Lakes Institute looks at challenges, solutions May 13, 2024 | Daily News SUNY Oswego recently launched the Great Lakes Institute to foster a greater awareness and understanding of the Great Lakes through continuing research efforts, academic programming and coursework for students at all levels, and public outreach. Read the full story by... More Great Lakes news stories… Commission News Great Lakes Commission Position Available: Geospatial Data Internship May 13, 2024 The Great Lakes Commission is seeking one to two individuals for an internship focused on geospatial data management and delivery. Apply by May 24! Request for Proposals: Small grants available for local groups to support conservation efforts in the Great Lakes region Apr 29, 2024 Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a new opportunity associated with the GLC’s longstanding Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) grant program. This pilot program will support... Request for Proposals: Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework Small Grants Mar 11, 2024 Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to support participation in the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) and implementation of priority Phragmites management actions. Indigenous Nations, U.S.-based state... More Commission News… Sign up for our e-newsletter Email Address Get the latest Great Lakes Commission news and events in your inbox! Sign up for our e-newsletter Email Address Get the latest Great Lakes Commission news and events in your inbox! GREAT LAKES EVENTS For more events, visit the Great Lakes Calendar International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species May 12 - May 16 47th Larval Fish Conference (Early Life History Section of the American Fisheries Society) May 12 - May 16 River Rally May 13 - May 16 Great Lakes Commission Contact us 1300 Victors Way, Suite 1350 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Map and Directions tel: 734-971-9135 Michigan Web Development by Boxcar Studio Nondiscrimination Policy The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal nondiscrimination laws. For the GLC’s complete nondiscrimination policy and procedures, click here...