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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

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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Registration for next week's Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting closes TODAY, September 28, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT! For more information and to register, visit www.glc.org/meetings/annual
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Registration for the 2026 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting closes at 5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT next Monday, September 28! For more information and to register, visit www.glc.org/meetings/annual
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The U.S. Senate is set to consider bipartisan legislation to officially recognize the GLC as a regional partnership for the #GreatLakes! A huge thank you to U.S. Senator Gary Peters and Sen. Bernie Moreno for championing this effort. ow.ly/u0Y550ZOt55
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Commerce Committee Passes Peters’ Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts | U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed bipartisan...
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming Matt Hudson from the Burke Center for Ecosystem Research as a featured speaker at our annual meeting next month! He’ll be sharing insights on the timely topic of harmful algal blooms in Lake Superior. ow.ly/BvHx50ZOrjp
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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.
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Excited to see Rep. Tim Kennedy , Rep. Debbie Dingell & Rep. Nick Langworthy champion the bipartisan STORMWATER Act! Supporting Stormwater Centers of Excellence and highlighting the Great Lakes as a vital, yet vulnerable, resource. Learn more: ow.ly/L3c750ZGcKY
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 6-8 at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ontario! More information is available at www.glc.org/meetings/annual
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
AquaSale is here! Instantly check state & federal rules before buying or selling aquatic plants and animals online, and help protect our #GreatLakes from #invasivespecies. Powered by GLC & National Sea Grant Law Center. Learn more: ow.ly/4cXZ50ZENyQ
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks to Representative Tony Wied for joining our #GreatLakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grantees at their recent meeting in Green Bay! We are grateful for his insights on Great Lakes issues and the vital role of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (#GLRI).
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 6-8 at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ontario! More information is available at www.glc.org/meetings/annual
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The 8th annual #GreatLakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is June 29–July 12! Organizations will help boaters learn how to spot, report, and prevent AIS—one of the biggest threats to our lakes. Learn more: www.glc.org/news/blitz-062526 #GLAISBlitz
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Join us tomorrow for a new webinar series on sediment management from upland sources to in-lake sinks. The first webinar will include speakers from Genesee RiverWatch, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, The Nature Conservancy and Ramboll. ow.ly/qbiw50ZavNG
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Join our new webinar series on sediment management from upland sources to in-lake sinks. The first webinar will include speakers from Genesee RiverWatch, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, The Nature Conservancy and Ramboll. ow.ly/qbiw50ZavNG
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Join our new webinar series on sediment management from upland sources to in-lake sinks. The first webinar will include speakers from Genesee RiverWatch, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, The Nature Conservancy and Ramboll. ow.ly/qbiw50ZavNG
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Did you know our “inland seas” are just as awe-inspiring as the oceans? 🌊 This #WorldOceansDay, let’s also celebrate the #GreatLakes—home to 20% of the world’s surface fresh water and over 94,000 square miles of natural wonder! Discover more at www.glc.org
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Join our #GreatLakes Stormwater Collaborative webinar, THIS WEDNESDAY 6/3! Learn about #stormwater vulnerability assessments from experts at RAND, GLISA, and Goshen, IN. Discover how these tools help protect our communities. Register: ow.ly/nu4F50YYqfh
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Big news: U.S. Senator Gary Peters & Senator Bernie Moreno have introduced legislation to designate GLC as a regional partnership for the #GreatLakes! This builds on 70+ years of GLC leadership—fostering dialogue, consensus, and solutions for our lakes’ biggest challenges. ow.ly/8uCo50Z5npE
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Save the date for our 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 6-8 in Toronto, Ontario! More information will be available later this year at www.glc.org/meetings/annual
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Come visit us this week at the joint conference of International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences in Winnipeg! For more information: bit.ly/4tZr4R4 #connectedwaters26 #iaglr26 #GreatLakes
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Join our #GreatLakes Stormwater Collaborative webinar on June 3! Learn about #stormwater vulnerability assessments from experts at the @RANDCorporation, GLISA, and Goshen, Indiana. Discover how these tools help protect our communities. Register: ow.ly/nu4F50YYqfh
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Join our #GreatLakes Stormwater Collaborative on June 3 for a webinar on #stormwater vulnerability assessments, featuring experts from RAND and GLISA, and a local perspective on implementing these tools from the city of Goshen, Indiana. ow.ly/nu4F50YYqfh
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Meet the industry experts and innovators joining our HABs Collaborative for its upcoming webinar on innovations in HABs mitigation webinar! The webinar will be held TOMORROW, May 19 at 12 PM Eastern. The webinar is free but registration is required: ow.ly/OrOh50YYoyM
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Our director recently joined the directors of Michigan EGLE and the University of Michigan Water Center to discuss shared solutions for stormwater, infrastructure, invasive species and habitat improvement in the #GreatLakes. Learn more: ow.ly/MUAO50YYo1Q
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
NEXT WEEK: Join our #GreatLakes @GLHABsCollab and the @cleh2oalliance on 5/19 for for a deep dive into the next generation of HAB mitigation technology with leading experts and innovators who are shaping the next wave of solutions to protect our waters. ow.ly/aCUK50YOARf
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Missed our latest Invasive Mussels Collaborative webinar? Check out the recording! Learn about copper applications to control mussels in a variety of aquatic environments, from experts at USGS, the MN Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, and CO Parks & Wildlife. ow.ly/EXio50YYmav
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Happy birthday to Minnesota, which turned 168 yesterday! On May 11, 1858, it became the 32nd state. MN boasts 190 miles of rugged Lake Superior coast, and from the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse to the mighty Port of Duluth-Superior, it's a vital guardian of our #GreatLakes.
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🌊 The Advisor is here! Dive into our April newsletter for a #GreatLakesDay recap, the latest on #GLRI authorization, a new sediment management project, and more. Stay informed — subscribe and read now: ow.ly/JUfa50YRJBN
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Join our #GreatLakes HABs Collaborative Tuesday, May 19 at 12 PM for for a deep dive into the next generation of HAB mitigation technology with leading experts and innovators who are shaping the next wave of solutions to protect our waters. 🔗 Register here: ow.ly/r5jy50YOARc
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Every day is #EarthDay in the #GreatLakes basin! 🌊 Did you know the Great Lakes provide drinking water to 47.5 million people and power a $6 trillion economy? Let’s celebrate and protect this incredible natural resource—today and every day! 💧🌎
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
DYK ag lands can add phosphorus to #GreatLakes waterways? Take a look at some of our work to address this form of phosphorus pollution, including new funding to plan for precision best management practice siting. Applications due 4/27: www.glc.org/work/sediment/apply-acpf #PhosphorusWeek
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Excess phosphorus is contributing to harmful algal blooms in the #GreatLakes 🌊. Explore our HABs Collaborative's interactive research map to see how scientists are tackling this challenge across the basin during #PhosphorusWeek! ow.ly/5Iga50YssrN
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
It’s #PhosphorusWeek! Phosphorus is vital for crops, but too much in waterways harms the #GreatLakes. Our GL Sediment & Nutrient Reduction Program partners with orgs to keep phosphorus where it belongs — nourishing soil. Apply for 2026 funding by 4/27: www.glc.org/work/sediment/apply-now
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Spring has officially sprung —the #SooLocks are open for the season! As the world’s busiest locks by tonnage, they welcome around 7,000 passages each year, moving over 86 million tons of cargo. ow.ly/8RxU50YyOSq #GreatLakes
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
As AI evolves, stewarding our water resources is more important than ever. But as our director put it: leaders in our region care about the #GreatLakes and make them a priority. That will serve us well going forward. Learn more: ow.ly/T9Xa50YyiGL
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AI’s expanding footprint comes with a big thirst for water
Hyperscale data centers have policy experts, residents and environmentalists concerned about water usage and extreme energy consumption in the Great Lakes region.
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Yesterday was #WorldWaterDay! Did you know that the #GreatLakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, holding more than 20% of the world's surface freshwater and over 90% of the US supply? Discover our top recommendations for safeguarding them: ow.ly/SLzg50YpgY3
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Only on St. Patrick’s Day do we celebrate water turning green! 🍀🌊 While the Chicago River goes emerald for the festivities today, the GLC is dedicated to keeping our #GreatLakes clean, healthy, and vibrant all year long. Learn more: www.glc.org/work/clean-water
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We’re seeking proposals to evaluate the economic impact of nature-based solutions for #stormwater management in #GreatLakes communities. Share your expertise and help us highlight real-world benefits for cities and rural areas! ow.ly/OCin50YtAwS
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Who let these kids run a binational government agency?? Get to know our #GreatLakes Commission staff — deep down, we’re all just kids who love the lakes. 🌊💙
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Invasive #Phragmites threaten water levels, wildlife, and even public safety in the #GreatLakes. Our Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative is launching a 3rd round of funding to help local groups test new control strategies. Learn more and apply now! ow.ly/UN9N50YsqmB
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Thru 4/3 you can join our partners at the @ijcsharedwaters.bsky.social for a series of webinars, or submit comments online to share your perspectives on how the Canadian and US governments are doing to restore, protect and enhance #GreatLakes water quality: glperspectives.ijc.org/en
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
An inspiring week in DC advocating for the #GreatLakes! Thank you to the 16 members of Congress & 2 members of Parliament who joined us for #GreatLakesDay. As Senator Bernie Moreno said: “The Great Lakes are a model of what bipartisanship can achieve when we put people over politics.”
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
A coalition of agencies, Indigenous Nations, legislators, and other leaders have announced shared priorities to restore the #GreatLakes and strengthen our economy. Ahead of #GreatLakesDay, we’re united for a healthy environment and economic growth. ow.ly/V1UH50YpfIu
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
In 2026, we're calling on our federal partners to fund #GLRI, invest in #GreatLakes navigation, support clean water, pass a Farm Bill, build resiliency, and fight algal blooms and invasive species. Learn more: ow.ly/it3y50Yo40G
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Recent headlines from our #GreatLakes Daily News service: A giant fish experiment is taking shape in N MI; Bad River Band files petition for judicial review of Line 5 permit; and Lake Ontario shipwrecks could get ‘extended reality’ treatment. www.glc.org/dailynews
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
DON'T MISS OUT: Registration for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and #GreatLakesDay closes TODAY February 23 at 5 p.m. ET! www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The GLC is now accepting proposals for projects to protect and restore #GreatLakes water quality by reducing nutrient runoff and stabilizing erosion. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/2Rau50YeqJV #GLRI
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Registration is open for the next webinar in our #GreatLakes HABs Collaborative series on communicating HAB risk! It will focus on NEW Water, the O'Connor Connective, and Brown County (WI)'s work on the “Don’t Get Sick- Avoid the Ick” campaign. ow.ly/N94K50Y9lqX #GreatLakes #HABs
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
DON'T MISS OUT: Registration for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and #GreatLakesDay is closing soon! For more info and to register, visit: www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Registration is open for the next webinar in our #GreatLakes HABs Collaborative series on communicating HAB risk! It will focus on NEW Water, the O'Connor Connective, and Brown County (WI)'s work on the “Don’t Get Sick- Avoid the Ick” campaign. ow.ly/N94K50Y9lqX #GreatLakes #HABs
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
DID YOU KNOW: In 2024, 35.7 billion gallons per day were withdrawn from the #GreatLakes basin? 🌊 💻 Check out our new fact sheet summarizing the 2024 Annual Report of the Great Lakes Regional Water Use Database, and read more about the report at ow.ly/ZayL50Y9mMt
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🌊 Exciting Opportunity! 🌊 The GLC is now accepting proposals for projects that will protect and restore #GreatLakes water quality by reducing nutrient runoff and stabilizing erosion. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/2Rau50YeqJV
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