Great Lakes Protection Fund
@GLPFund
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Great Lakes Protection Fund - our mission is to identify, demonstrate, and promote regional action to enhance the health of the #GreatLakes ecosystem.
Evanston, IL
Joined May 2012
20% of the world’s freshwater is in the Great Lakes—enough to cover the U.S. in nearly 10 feet of water. Protecting this resource takes collaboration, and we’re proud to support organizations driving real solutions for a healthier future.
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RT @MoonshotWater: We are excited to announce the #publication of a “#Phosphorus Removal Guidance Document for Wastewater #Utilities” devel….
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Stay connected with the latest Great Lakes projects and solutions! Subscribe to the GLPF newsletter for updates on our work and ways to support a healthier, more sustainable future for our region. Sign up now!
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RT @FoundationFAR: How do we break the cycle of fertilizer runoff and water pollution when demand for yields overpowers the potential for e….
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Got a game-changing idea for the Great Lakes? We’re funding teams that are developing bold, innovative solutions to protect and restore our waters. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, connect with us to learn more!
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Meet Nora Grasse, our new Program Associate! With a background in environmental science and commitment to ecosystem health and justice, Nora’s expertise will drive impactful solutions for a vibrant, resilient Great Lakes. Welcome, Nora!
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Exciting Progress! We’re thrilled to see @FreshwaterSoc working with land trusts in four states on a permanent solution to improve water quality across the region. Together, we’re making a lasting impact!
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Initial project efforts are focused on improving water quality in the Maumee, St. Louis...
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Excited to have attended the 2024 RFSI Forum! Regenerative ag is driving healthier ecosystems & supporting farmers, ranchers, and fishers. We’re energized to explore how @GLPFund can advance these efforts in the Great Lakes & beyond.
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Offering a unique convergence of investors and thought-leaders in the regenerative agriculture and food space, the Regenerative Food Systems Investment (RFSI) Forum is a can’t miss event for anyone...
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Got a big idea for the Great Lakes? We're supporting regional teams looking to launch innovative solutions to drive systemic change and create a healthier, sustainable future for our waters. If this is you, reach out to us here and learn more!
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RT @WayneStateEng: Yongli Wager, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Wayne State University, leads a research tea….
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New Loan Fund has launched! Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund is now open for applications. Underserved communities can get predevelopment loans for water system improvements. @EPIConservation Learn more:
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We're looking forward to the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Conference on September 26-27! Excited to connect with groups and individuals across the Great Lakes, all united in our mission to protect and preserve this shared ecosystem. More info:
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With our support, a team of engineers, landowners, local government, and other experts tested innovative practices on farm fields in MI, IN and WI to improve water quality in the Great Lakes. Learn more about this ambitious effort in our blog and video:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4PvOrG0xxk A Note from GLPF – An exciting Great Lakes Protection Fund-supported project has been testing circular economy principles on farm fields. A primary focus...
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What makes GLPF unique? Executive Director @j_david explains how our innovative strategies protect the Great Lakes. Learn how we’re shaping a healthier future for this vital ecosystem.
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Join us as we discuss the organization's origins, its vision for the future, and its impact strategy with David Rankin, the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Protection Fund.
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In 2019, we invested in a team led by Hyfi, to create large-scale, hyper-resolution sensor networks. Now, HyFi, in partnership with @Verizon, is deploying these sensors in New Orleans, delivering real-time flood data.
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New tool provides real-time stormwater data to New Orleans first responders, enhancing emergency preparedness.
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RT @MoonshotWater: Moonshot Missions is thrilled to announce the City of Akron is teaming up with the EPA Office of R&D for a cutting-edge….
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ICYMI: Innovator Qi Hua Fan tackles PFAS in drinking water with a 30x more efficient filtration tech & plasma science for breaking down "forever chemicals." Cheers to cleaner water & better health!
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ICYMI: Cities in Southeast Michigan are taking a leadership role in installing green infrastructure to capture stormwater runoff and divert it away from overtaxed sewer systems. Read about several new projects in the metro Detroit area
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With help from the Clinton River Watershed Council and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Center Line added four rain gardens to the corners of a newly-paved and grade…
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Exciting news! With a large team of local partners, @waynestate will mobilize a Great Lakes-focused microplastic action network focused on reducing microplastics, and supported by innovative technology. Learn more:
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Great Lakes water challenges require innovative solutions. From underfunded infrastructure to climate impacts, it's time to rethink water management with tech, nature-based solutions, and creative financing. Explore to learn more:
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