EGLE joined leaders from across the #GreatLakes basin in Duluth for the @GLCommission’s Annual Meeting. EGLE's Emily Finnell and Abby Hendershott shared updates on maritime strategies & Michigan PFAS, highlighting collaboration to protect our shared waters. #GLCDuluth2025

Missed our Innovations in Nutrient Mitigation webinar? 🎥 The replay is now available! Learn about emerging tech and strategies to reduce nutrient pollution & its impacts on our waterways. This series is presented by CWA and the @GLCommission. Watch now: https://t.co/nvn8STC0yP

@PennsylvaniaDEP @ILEPA @ohiodnr Finally, the GLC passed resolutions calling for water reuse and coordinated resource management in the development of AI/computing infrastructure, as well as prevention of plastic pollution and harmonization of stormwater management. Read more: https://t.co/WC7leItkbi

The GLC also elected new leadership: Chair Timothy Bruno, #GreatLakes coordinator at @PennsylvaniaDEP and Vice Chair James Jennings, head of @ILEPA. The GLC would like to extend gratitude to our immediate past chair Mary Mertz of the @ohiodnr, for her incredible leadership.

And that's a wrap on #GLCDuluth2025! During the second day, commissioners and partners heard from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, and received updates on #GreatLakes maritime strategy and managing PFAS in sediment from the @michiganegle @QcChicago GSGP, and @MnPCA.

We also welcomed author Peter Annin and students from Duluth Public Schools and ended the day with a celebration of the #GreatLakes Commission's 70th anniversary - and a big cake! #GLCDuluth2025

What a great first day at #GLCDuluth2025! Mayor Roger Reinert kicked off the meeting by welcoming Commissioners and Observers to Duluth. Attendees heard from experts on microplastics, #GreatLakes harmful algal blooms, water reuse, as well as from the GLC's official Observers.

Thank you for joining us Rep. Foreman! We are proud to work with the @GLLCaucus and our other official #GreatLakes Commission Observers.

@mndnr @WDNR @MnPCA @FondduLacBand In the evening, the GLC hosted a screening of the important film Ripples of Plastic, which explores the unseen impacts of plastic pollution in the #GreatLakes, including contamination, microplastics, and human health effects, and a conversation with the filmmaker.

@mndnr @WDNR @MnPCA @FondduLacBand At 12,000 acres, the St. Louis River is the largest freshwater estuary in North America and is the headwaters of the #GreatLakes. It's also 2nd largest of 31 AOCs in the U.S. Federal, tribal & state agencies are currently working to restore the estuary: https://t.co/kcPsdr8WCx

The GLC also hosted a St. Louis River Estuary field tour on the Duluth River Train. Reps from the @mndnr @WDNR @MnPCA and the @FondduLacBand, who provided attendees with an overview of remediation and restoration work underway in the estuary.

The @glcommission planted two trees yesterday in advance of #GLCDuluth2025. As a founding participant in the #GreatLakes St. Lawrence Trees and Green Events initiative, the GLC has committed to planting trees and using other sustainable meeting practices to reduce waste.

We're excited to be here in Duluth on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior for our 2025 Annual Meeting tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates from our meeting! #GLCDuluth2025

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay the @GLCommission recognizes that Indigenous people are the original caretakers of the #GreatLakes. The GLC values its relationships with Indigenous Nations and is committed to working together to make the lakes stronger for generations to come.

The panel featured speakers from the @JoyceFdn, @DeGaspeBeaubien, @ErbFamilyFdn, and @GLPFund.

At the recent Leadership Summit of the #GreatLakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers , our Executive Director Erika Jensen moderated a panel on how foundations are working with regional organizations to improve the regional environment and economy.

NEMWI will host a virtual Great Lakes Primer for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds on October 9, from 1 to 2 pm with speakers from the @GLCommission and state SRF agencies. RSVP here:

This work has lead to increased recreation and tourism, better water quality and ecosystem health, and more benefits for the community and the Great Lakes. Learn more about our Muskegon Lake work in this story map!

Congratulations to our federal, state and local partners on the official delisting of the Muskegon Lake #GreatLakes Area of Concern! The GLC is proud to have led 12 habitat restoration projects at 9 sites in the Muskegon AOC. Learn more: https://t.co/YkJNyF22ti

Stop by our table at https://t.co/Z1Hfb6Aadz #GreatLakes Conference! We're happy to sponsor this important event - for 15 years, the coalition has worked to protect the lakes. Each year we also work w/HOW & others to develop a shared federal agenda - https://t.co/CCojxU0nlT