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: https://www.glc.org/work/sediment/apply-acpf #PhosphorusWeek
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!
https://ow.ly/5Iga50YssrN
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: https://www.glc.org/work/sediment/apply-now
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.
https://ow.ly/8RxU50YyOSq #GreatLakes
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: https://ow.ly/T9Xa50YyiGL
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: https://ow.ly/SLzg50YpgY3
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: https://www.glc.org/work/clean-water
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! https://ow.ly/OCin50YtAwS
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. 🌊💙
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! https://ow.ly/UN9N50YsqmB
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
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.”
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. https://ow.ly/V1UH50YpfIu
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: https://ow.ly/it3y50Yo40G
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
DON'T MISS OUT: Registration for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and #GreatLakesDay closes TODAY February 23 at 5 p.m. ET!
https://www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday
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: https://ow.ly/2Rau50YeqJV #GLRI
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.
https://ow.ly/N94K50Y9lqX
#GreatLakes #HABs
DON'T MISS OUT: Registration for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and #GreatLakesDay is closing soon!
For more info and to register, visit: https://www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday
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.
https://ow.ly/N94K50Y9lqX
#GreatLakes #HABs
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 https://ow.ly/ZayL50Y9mMt
For 35 years, #GreatLakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grants have empowered local partners to keep our lakes clean—preventing nearly 100,000 pounds of phosphorus from entering the Great Lakes since 2017 alone!
🌊 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: https://ow.ly/2Rau50YeqJV
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.
https://ow.ly/N94K50Y9lqX
#GreatLakes #HABs
Registration is now open for the 2026 #GreatLakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and #GreatLakesDay in DC!
For more info and to register, visit: https://www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday
Help us protect new water bodies and access points from aquatic #invasivespecies by applying for funding for this summer's #GreatLakes AIS Landing Blitz! This annual event unites partners to prevent the spread of AIS at boating access sites.
https://ow.ly/E4Xi50Ych2m #GLAISBlitz
Hey, we heard this weekend is the #SuperbOwl!
DYK that large feathered visitors from the north, including Snowy Owls, Boreal Owls, Great Gray Owls and Northern Hawk Owls, visit the #GreatLakes every winter ?
Learn more from our partners at Audubon Great Lakes: https://ow.ly/IzkS50Y9z2Q