Tag: US
Climate change threatens the migratory patterns of birds in the Great Lakes: A radio story from Great Lakes Today
A note from the editor: Our friends at Great Lakes Today produce compelling, original audio coverage of issues effecting the Great Lakes. This recent piece of theirs about the effect of climate change on migratory birds resonated with us here at the Great Lakes Bureau in particular because, anecdotally, we’ve noticed similar patterns in our work around the lakes. For instance: we’ve […]
Michigan State University Professor wins Stockholm Water Prize
Stockholm (31 August 2016) –Professor Joan B. Rose received the 2016 Stockholm Water Prize on Wednesday, for her tireless contributions to global public health; by assessing risks to human health in water and creating guidelines and tools for decision-makers and communities to improve global wellbeing. The prize was presented to Joan Rose by H.M. Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, […]
Mayors, including John Dickert of Racine, fight back against Waukesha Diversion
Mayor John Dickert of Racine, Wisconsin is one of a group of 150 mayors from around the Great Lakes in the U.S. and Canada that are taking a stand against what has become known as the “Waukesha Diversion”. This group, members of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, are suing the compact council for what they believe to be […]
Great Lakes Restoration Database Launched
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today the launch of a new online Great Lakes Restoration Database (GLRD), available at habitat.glc.org. The site showcases, in one easy-to-access location, projects implemented under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) … Read More »
2013 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting overview and resolutions
The 2013 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting overview and resolutions are now available online. Thanks for joining us in Milwaukee!