Jack Guirey – GIS Specialist
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/staff/jack-guirey
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Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/staff/jack-guirey
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Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/staff/samantha-miller
Photos circulating social media show what appears to be a long-lost structure stuck at the bottom of Lake Erie, revealed when the storm pushed water from the lake’s western basin out east. Read the full story by WTOL-TV – Toledo, OH.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240115-shipwreck
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Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/library/2023-12-seasons-greetings
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says a record amount of invasive silver carp have been pulled from an Illinois River impoundment using seine nets, marking the single largest fish removal ever undertaken by the agency. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-carp-harvest
Tens of thousands of acres within a remote forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will become part of the state’s forestry program after grant funding from a national nonprofit. The vast, non-fragmented forestland includes hundreds of miles of streams and rivers, nearly 100 lakes and ponds, and dense boreal forest critical to climate resiliency. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-michigamme
The director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says Michigan’s efforts to curb the farm pollution that fuels Lake Erie’s toxic green algae are not working. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-farm-czar
This week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer cleared the way for federal Superfund status for a contaminated groundwater plume that has spread for decades in the Ann Arbor area. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-annarbor-superfund
Port Washington, Wisconsin, will get nearly $1 million to stabilize Valley Creek, which is prone to flash flooding and has been experiencing harsh erosion, threatening key infrastructure. Read the full story by WDJT-TV – Milwaukee, WI.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-port-washington
Mackinac Island Tourism says Great Lakes cruise passenger spending generated nearly $2 million for the island in 2023, and about 20,000 passengers visited Mackinac Island aboard cruise ships. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-cruise-ship
In 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Great Lakes Compact into law. A National Wildlife Federation official says the agreement has shown how states can work together to manage their water resources. Read the full story by WDET – Detroit, MI.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-diversion
A company that owns a Superior, Wisconsin, shipyard is moving ahead with plans to secure up to $40 million in financing to expand its operations, a move its chief executive says will create hundreds of jobs. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-shipyard
A University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral student’s missing research boat has been found on the opposite shore of Lake Michigan – six weeks after the boat went missing on the water. Read the full story by WITI-TV – Milwaukee, WI.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-wisconsin-boat
Michigan officials are urging the Flint City Council to approve a plan to secure American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, with the purpose of repairing and replacing two outdated city sewer lines. Read the full story by WNEM-TV – Saginaw, MI.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231213-flint-pipes
Application deadline: January 15, 2024 | Download PDF
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a geographic information system (GIS) specialist. This person will work under the direction of the GIS project manager to support projects involving mapping and geospatial analysis. The primary focus of this position will be to support GLC’s work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other partners to gather, update and curate data to support planning and response activities under the Oil Pollution Act. A smaller proportion of time will be dedicated to supporting projects related to other priority areas included in the GLC’s strategic plan, such as aquatic invasive species and water quality.
The GIS specialist will be responsible for a variety of activities including the acquisition of data from federal, state, provincial and nongovernmental sources throughout the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River region; the creation and editing of geospatial data in the ESRI GIS environment; data analysis; the production of maps, charts, graphs and written reports; and the publication of data through online mapping services and web-based map viewers.
Specific responsibilities include:
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in geography, data science, natural resources, or another related field with exposure to GIS applications, or an equivalent amount of work experience, and the following qualifications:
The ideal candidate will also bring one or more of the following skills and experience to the position:
Position Classification
The position is classified as full-time, limited term as defined by the GLC’s personnel policies. The appointment term is one year with the potential to extend based on mutual interest and continued funding availability. The desired starting time for this position is February 2024.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $56,000 for one year. The position is eligible for certain benefits, including leave time, flexible and telework schedules, and medical, dental and vision insurance.
Work Environment
The location for this position is the GLC office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A partial telework schedule may be considered under the GLC’s flexible schedule and telework policy.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume stating their interest in and qualifications for the position in a single e-mail to vacancy@glc.org. Please use the subject line “Vacancy: GIS.” All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.
The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Great Lakes Commission strives to create an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminatory workplace. The Great Lakes Commission is an equal opportunity employer; the Great Lakes Commission complies with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. It is Great Lakes Commission policy that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/news/position-available-gis-specialist-2023
Application deadline: April 15, 2024 | Download PDF
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a financial operations specialist to assist with administrative and financial duties for the GLC. The GLC manages dozens of federal and nonfederal grants and contracts, ranging in size from $10,000 to $10 million. A significant portion of this funding is passed through to local partners and contractors annually for habitat restoration, invasive species prevention and control, and nutrient reduction. This position will work under the direction of the financial operations manager, providing support for general financial operations and assisting other staff in financial administration of grants and contracts managed by the GLC.
The financial operations specialist will be responsible for various daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities, record keeping, establishing, and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures, conducting financial reconciliations and reports for grants and contracts, and other administrative tasks. In addition, the financial operations specialist will be responsible for improving coordination among the Commission’s financial, programmatic, and administrative operations by assisting staff with project budgeting and financial reporting.
Specific responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, finance, or business with some relevant work experience involving accounting, financial management, grant management, and administrative duties, and generally meet the following qualifications:
Position Classification and Compensation
The position is classified as regular, full-time as defined by the GLC’s personnel policies. The starting salary range for this position is $55,000 – $58,000 per year depending on education, skills, and experience. The GLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including leave time, flexible schedules, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Work Environment
The location for this position is the GLC office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A partial telework schedule may be considered under the GLC’s flexible schedule and telework policy.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume stating their interest in and qualifications for the position in a single email to vacancy@glc.org. Please use the subject line “Vacancy: Finance.” All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.
The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Great Lakes Commission strives to create an inclusive, diverse, and non-discriminatory workplace. The Great Lakes Commission is an equal opportunity employer; the Great Lakes Commission complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. It is Great Lakes Commission policy that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For media inquiries, please contact Beth Wanamaker, beth@glc.org.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/news/position-available-financial-2024
Hydrilla, called “one of the world’s most invasive aquatic plants,” by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy officials, has been found for the first time in Michigan waterways. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-hydrilla
In Michigan, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is now a leader in softening the shoreline by using ecological principles and practices to achieve stabilization and safety while enhancing habitat and improving aesthetics. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-ralphwilson
Archeologists, historians and divers are trying to digitally capture more than 1,000 shipwrecks at the bottom of the Great Lakes before they become unrecognizable after a combination of invasive mussels and climate change have accelerated their deterioration at an alarming rate. Read the full story by CBC News.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-ghosts
In Ohio, a donated wetlands area will benefit the Otsego Local Schools classrooms and community — but Lake Erie will get the biggest benefit. Read the full story by The Toledo Blade.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-otsego
Thousands of water utilities across the Great Lakes region and nationwide will decide in the next three months whether to join two multibillion-dollar, class-action settlements against the largest producers of toxic PFAS chemicals that have tainted drinking water supplies. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-pfas
A water levels forecast could help coastal communities deal with the highs and lows of the Great Lakes, not only for things like habitat and ecosystem restoration, but also for navigation, infrastructure and city planning. Read the full story by WUWM – Milwaukee, WI.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-waterlevels
A cyanobacteria bloom formed on Muskegon Lake near downtown Muskegon, Michigan, on Monday, Oct. 2, turning the water along the shoreline green with algae scum. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-algaebloom
More and more these days, conservationists are struggling over whether and how to intervene in the face of rapid human-induced ecosystem changes. In Michigan, the wolves of Isle Royale in Lake Superior are one example. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-isleroyale
Fall means popular splake fishing on Lake Superior. And the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers to help them understand better how the fish live in the largest Great Lake. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231004-hybrid
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Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/staff/nichole-angell
Application deadline: August 11, 2023 | Download PDF
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a highly motivated team player with experience in the field of climate resiliency to join our staff as a project manager. This position will work under the direction of the GLC leadership team to develop, coordinate, and manage GLC’s climate resiliency work and related efforts. Resiliency is a priority for the GLC and a key goal of its strategic plan. Since 2019, the GLC has worked with partners to develop an Action Plan for a Resilient Great Lakes Basin to build and establish regional coordination around climate resilience. This position is designed to advance GLC work on resiliency under the strategic plan, facilitate implementation of the resiliency action plan and its recommendations, and assist the GLC in coordinating and tracking regional resiliency efforts.
The project manager will serve as the GLC’s primary point of contact for climate resiliency and will be responsible for developing and managing projects in support of the GLC’s climate resiliency goal within its strategic plan and related work. In general, project managers are responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects and ensuring exceptional quality of project deliverables.
Specific responsibilities include:
Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree and five or more years of full-time professional experience, or a comparable combination of experience and education, and the following qualifications:
Position Classification
The position is classified as full-time, limited term as defined by the GLC’s personnel policies. The appointment term will be a minimum of two years with the potential to extend based on mutual interest and continued funding availability. The desired starting time for this position is October 2023.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is $76,000-80,000 per year depending on education, skills and experience. The GLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave time, flexible schedules, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement match program.
Work Environment
The GLC is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is expected that the majority of work is performed in the GLC’s office; periodic telework may be considered. This position requires occasional travel.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume stating their interest in and qualifications for the position in a single PDF emailed to vacancy@glc.org. Please use the subject line “Project Manager: Resiliency.” All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.
The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
The Great Lakes Commission strives to create an inclusive, diverse, and non-discriminatory workplace. The Great Lakes Commission is an equal opportunity employer; the Great Lakes Commission complies with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. It is Great Lakes Commission policy that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For media inquiries, please contact Beth Wanamaker, beth@glc.org.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/news/position-available-project-mgr-resiliency-2023
Application deadline: August 11, 2023 | Download PDF
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a highly motivated team player with experience in the field of maritime transportation to join our staff as project manager. This position will work under the direction of the GLC leadership team to develop, coordinate and manage GLC’s maritime transportation work and related efforts. Supporting safe and reliable waterways for recreational and commercial navigation is a longstanding priority for the GLC and a key goal of its strategic plan. This position is designed to develop and advance GLC work on maritime transportation under the strategic plan, aligned with the needs and interests of the Great Lakes states and provinces and regional maritime community.
The project manager will serve as the GLC’s primary point of contact for maritime transportation and will be responsible for developing and managing projects in support of the GLC’s navigation and maritime transportation related work. In general, project managers are responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects and ensuring exceptional quality of project deliverables.
Specific responsibilities include:
Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree and five or more years of full-time professional experience, or a comparable combination of experience and education, and the following qualifications:
Position Classification
The position is classified as full-time, limited term as defined by the GLC’s personnel policies. The appointment term will be a minimum of two years with the potential to extend based on mutual interest and continued funding availability. The desired starting time for this position is October 2023.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is $76,000-80,000 per year depending on education, skills and experience. The GLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave time, flexible schedules, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement match program.
Work Environment
The GLC is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is expected that the majority of work is performed in the GLC’s office; periodic telework may be considered. This position requires occasional travel.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume stating their interest in and qualifications for the position in a single PDF emailed to vacancy@glc.org. Please use the subject line “Project Manager: Maritime.” All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.
The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
The Great Lakes Commission strives to create an inclusive, diverse, and non-discriminatory workplace. The Great Lakes Commission is an equal opportunity employer; the Great Lakes Commission complies with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. It is Great Lakes Commission policy that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For media inquiries, please contact Beth Wanamaker, beth@glc.org.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/news/position-available-project-mgr-maritime-2023
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The GLC is supporting research, disseminating information, and collaborating with regional leaders to quantify the economic value of Great Lakes water resources, the return on investments in environmental restoration and water-related infrastructure, and the ecosystem benefits and services generated by the Great Lakes. These and related efforts are aimed at advancing the “Blue Economy” and ensuring that businesses, communities and agriculture are able to leverage our region’s abundant water resources to support strong economies and a high quality of life for residents.
The GLC will support the work of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers’ regional economic task force, and collaborate with other partners such as the Council of Great Lakes Industries and the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition, to advance policies, programs and funding to strengthen water-related infrastructure, industries and commerce and facilitate a cooperative approach to improve regional economic performance and competitiveness.
The Great Lakes and the abundant freshwater resources they provide fueled our region’s early development and economic growth. Waterfront areas historically served as centers of economic activity and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River provided a maritime transportation system that facilitated the efficient movement of goods and commodities, supporting industries such as manufacturing, steel production, agribusiness and power generation. Recreational boating and other water-based activities drive a vibrant tourism and outdoor recreation sector centered on the Great Lakes and their tributaries.
Currently, many Great Lakes coastal communities are working to restore and reclaim degraded or under-utilized waterfronts and leverage them to support economic development, recreation and other purposes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is accelerating this process, particularly in the Areas of Concern.
Regional leaders have recognized the potential of fresh water and the “Blue Economy” to promote economic growth, attract and retain talent, support water-dependent industries, and sustain a high quality of life in the Great Lakes region. Numerous reports in recent years have showcased challenges and opportunities for the binational U.S.-Canadian Great Lakes regional economy, the potential to leverage the region’s unique freshwater resources, and the need to build on clusters of economic activity. The Great Lakes governors and premiers have created a regional economic task force to tackle long-term challenges, including promoting cross-border trade, supporting key economic sectors and boosting regional productivity.
The Great Lakes Commission is collaborating with regional leaders to strengthen the economy and promote the Great Lakes region as a global center for research and development of technologies to utilize and manage freshwater resources. Some specific areas for collaborative research include quantifying the economic value of Great Lakes water resources, the return on investments in environmental restoration and water-related infrastructure, and the ecosystem benefits and services generated by the Great Lakes. Other Commission activities are supporting efforts to strengthen the Great Lakes maritime transportation system, clean up degraded or underutilized waterfront areas, and revitalize coastal communities.
Eric Brown
Senior Advisor for External Relations, Great Lakes Commission
734-971-9135
ebrown@glc.org
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https://www.glc.org/work/waterfront
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Many Great Lakes coastal communities are working to restore and reclaim degraded or under-utilized waterfronts and leverage them to support economic development, recreation and other purposes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is accelerating this process, particularly in the Areas of Concern. As these and other areas are cleaned up, communities are starting to consider how to build on successful remediation and restoration to advance economic and social revitalization in waterfront areas. This is part of a broader recognition among regional leaders of the potential of fresh water and the “Blue Economy” to promote economic growth, attract and retain talent, support water-dependent industries, and sustain a high quality of life in the Great Lakes region.
The Great Lakes Commission is well suited to develop tools and support strategies to revitalize waterfront communities and strengthen the “Blue Economy” through research, policy development, information exchange and technology transfer, and stakeholder collaboration. The GLC supports programs, such as the Coastal Zone Management Program as implemented by the states, that facilitate healthy and sustainable coastal development, and advocates for policies and legislation that strengthen state leadership; promote the exchange of best practices; emphasize sustainability and resiliency to impacts from climate change; and balance multiple benefits such as recreation, fish and wildlife, commercial navigation, and water-dependent industries.
Waterfront areas in the Great Lakes historically have been centers of economic activity for coastal communities, supporting industries with fresh water, energy, and access to waterborne networks for shipping raw materials and finished goods. The industrial era left a legacy of contamination and habitat degradation in many shoreline areas and the decline in heavy industry in the Great Lakes region has left many waterfronts vacant or underutilized.
Many coastal communities are working to clean up and reclaim waterfront areas and align them with new plans for economic development, public access, recreation, habitat restoration and other uses, along with continued support for commercial navigation. Progress in cleaning up and restoring degraded shorelines has accelerated significantly in recent years with support from the Great Lakes Legacy Act, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and other state, provincial and federal programs, particularly in Areas of Concern designated under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Multiple state, provincial and federal programs support healthy and sustainable coastal development, including the GLRI, Coastal Zone Management Act, National Sea Grant College Program, and brownfields redevelopment programs. Some recent proposals have focused on promoting economic clusters, particularly those that depend on fresh water, and assisting communities in developing waterfront areas, balancing multiple uses, and strengthening resiliency to impacts from climate change.
The Great Lakes Commission’s work supports waterfront community revitalization by improving water quality, restoring degraded shorelines, enhancing valuable fish and wildlife resources, repairing water infrastructure, promoting commercial navigation, and facilitating collaboration and information exchange among policymakers and local leaders. The GLC will continue to identify and support opportunities to strengthen federal and state policies, programs and funding; facilitate state leadership; promote the exchange of best practices; emphasize sustainability and resiliency to impacts from climate change; and balance multiple benefits such as recreation, fish and wildlife, commercial navigation, and water-dependent industries.
Eric Brown
Senior Advisor for External Relations, Great Lakes Commission
734-971-9135
ebrown@glc.org
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https://www.glc.org/work/waterfront
The 2022 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes highlights and key accomplishments from the year under the leadership of Chair Todd L. Ambs and Executive Director Erika Jensen. The Commission’s annual reports traditionally include a summary of highlights from the year as well as financial information and commissioner rosters.
Download PDF | Published May 2023
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Application deadline: May 15, 2023 | Download PDF
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a self-starting, highly motivated team player to join our staff. This position will work under the direction of GLC project managers, assisting with implementation of various projects and providing support to several issue-specific regional collaboratives coordinated by the GLC. This position will primarily support the GLC’s portfolio of invasive species projects that collect, collate and interpret different datasets to inform invasive species policy and management decisions. A smaller proportion of time will also be dedicated to support projects focused on other Great Lakes issues, such as water use, maritime transportation and others, depending on agency needs.
The data analyst will work with internal and external teams responsible for implementing projects managed by the GLC. The position will be responsible for a variety of activities, including but not limited to management of large, complex datasets; data analyses, summaries, and visualizations; communication with partner agencies; preparation of presentations and written documents; and meeting support.
Specific responsibilities include:
A master’s degree with two years or more of relevant full-time experience; or bachelor’s degree with four years or more of relevant full-time experience is required, along with the following qualifications:
The ideal candidate will also bring one or more of the following skills and experience to the position:
Position Classification
The position is classified as regular – full-time as defined by the GLC’s personnel policies.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is $64,000 – $66,500 per year depending on education, skills, and experience. The GLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave time, flexible schedules, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement match program.
Work Environment
The GLC is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is expected that the majority of work will be performed in the GLC’s office; however, telework may be considered. This position requires occasional travel.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume stating their interest in and qualifications for the position in a single email to vacancy@glc.org. All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.
The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
The Great Lakes Commission strives to create an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminatory workplace. The Great Lakes Commission is an equal opportunity employer; the Great Lakes Commission complies with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. It is Great Lakes Commission policy that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For media inquiries, please contact Beth Wanamaker, beth@glc.org.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/news/position-available-sr-data-analyst-2023
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The Great Lakes Commission’s Clean Water Infrastructure and Services Working Group developed a Joint Action Plan for Clean Water Infrastructure and Services in the region that outlines actions to address a backlog in needed upgrades and repairs to water-related infrastructure in the eight Great Lakes states and two provinces over the next 20 years — everything from wastewater treatment plants to stormwater pipes and drinking-water filtration systems. This backlog is conservatively estimated to cost $271 billion, and many experts believe that figure is a significant underestimate. The plan also calls for a better understanding the state of regional water infrastructure and the true needs to achieve a 21st century system.
The Action plan was endorsed by the full Commission at its 2017 Annual Meeting.
Nicole Zacharda
Program Manager, Great Lakes Commission
734-971-9135
nzacharda@glc.org
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This project has ended. Archived project materials are available below. For information about ongoing work in this area, please visit the Blue Accounting website: www.blueaccounting.org/issue/eriestat/
Excess phosphorus entering Lake Erie contributes to the formation of harmful algal blooms and dead zones, which can be dangerous for fish, wildlife and people. Under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the U.S. and Canada agreed to work together to reduce to amount of phosphorus entering the western and central basins of Lake Erie by 40 percent (from 2008 levels). ErieStat is part of the Great Lakes Commission’s groundbreaking Blue Accounting program and brings together water quality experts to discuss and agree on methods to measure progress toward the 40% reduction goal.
The nutrient annex of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (Annex 4) set the goal of a 40% reduction in the amount of total and dissolved reactive phosphorus entering the western and central basins of Lake Erie. ErieStat is a web-based platform, developed by a binational workgroup of water quality professionals and designed to track progress toward the binational phosphorus reduction goals. ErieStat also shares the strategies and investments intended to achieve the shared goal of phosphorus reduction in western and central Lake Erie.
Lake Erie has a significant social and economic impact on the surrounding region. Currently, harmful algal blooms (HABs) and seasonal hypoxia, which are thought to be the result of excessive phosphorus (P) loading, threaten the water quality and biodiversity of the lake. Recognizing the substantial threat HABs and hypoxia present to the surrounding region, governors and premieres agreed to reduce P loading by 40% (from 2008 loads) by 2025 in the 2015 Collaborative agreement. In the same year, the Great Lakes Commission’s own Lake Erie Nutrient Targets report established similar goals and a set of 10 steps to achieve the targets. Both of those efforts gained further support when the governments of Canada and the United States formally adopted a 40% reduction goal in February 2016 through Annex 4 of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the two nations.
ErieStat is a web-based platform for tracking progress toward the goal of a 40% reduction in phosphorus loads to the western and central basins of Lake Erie. ErieStat provides valuable services to the states of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York and the province of Ontario as these governments work to implement policies and programs to achieve the binational phosphorus reduction goal.
Reducing P loading is expected to substantially decrease the intensity and frequency of HABs while also reducing the areal extent of the hypoxic zone within the central basin, therefore improving water quality for surrounding communities that depend on Lake Erie for safe drinking water and the Lake’s ecosystem as a whole.
ErieStat was led by a team from the Great Lakes Commission. Guidance for ErieStat came from our Steering Committee and Content Advisory Group, which include members from state, provincial, and federal government; academic research institutions; nonprofit organizations; and other experts in the region.
Excess phosphorus entering Lake Erie contributes to the formation of harmful algal blooms and dead zones, and can be dangerous for fish, wildlife and people.
In June 2015, the Governors of Michigan and Ohio and Premier of Ontario signed a Collaborative Agreement to work together toward a 40% reduction in the amount of total and dissolved reactive phosphorus entering Lake Erie’s Western Basin by the year 2025, with an interim goal of a 20% reduction by 2020. In the same year, the Great Lakes Commission’s own Lake Erie Nutrient Targets report established similar goals and a set of 10 steps to achieve the targets. Both of those efforts gained further support when the governments of Canada and the United States formally adopted a 40% reduction goal for phosphorus in the western and central basins in February 2016 through Annex 4 of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the two nations. The Commission is working closely with Annex 4 in developing ErieStat.
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Flexsteel Industries has agreed to settle a toxic pollution lawsuit by paying $9.8 million to clean up its former furniture manufacturing site in Elkhart, Indiana. The agreement finalized in December resolves a suit against Flexsteel Industries for groundwater contamination. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.
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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-elkhart
A new study found that consuming freshwater fish harvested from urban areas 12 times per year could more than triple the level of PFOS — one of the most well-known and researched PFAS compounds — in residents of the U.S. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-forevers
A Midwest environmental law group is launching a new initiative this year to work with utilities, municipalities, and conservation groups to study the potential reuse of Michigan coal plants as public parkland as well as renewable energy production. The project is examining the reuse of at least four coal plants along each of the Great Lakes that Michigan touches. Read the full story by MiBiz.
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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-parklands
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has determined this isn’t the right time to put wind turbines in Lake Erie or Lake Ontario. The agency concluded the turbines would cost more than other renewable energy options, and wouldn’t offer a feasible contribution to state climate goals. Read the full story by The Buffalo News.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-eriewind
The federal government and the municipality of Central Elgin that includes the Lake Erie beach town of Port Stanley, Ontario, are funding the work jointly to manage the impact of storm surges and protect people and property. Read the full story by the West Elgin Chronicle.
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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-portstanley
Shifting sandbars along the Leelanau County coast have uncovered a piece of wreckage which a northern Michigan diver believes is the remains of a schooner that sank in the treacherous Manitou Passage 150 years ago. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-fragment
January has been much warmer than usual, allowing very little ice on the Great Lakes to form yet this winter season. Read the full story by WOOD-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.
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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-lowice
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team has confirmed elevated levels of the “forever chemicals” have been found in South Haven. Read the full story by WOOD-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230118-southhaven
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Consumers Energy is considering whether to keep its 13 hydropower dams on Michigan rivers. The dams are environmentally and financially costly, and deliver little energy, but their reservoirs are beloved for recreation. The outcome could dramatically alter Michigan’s rivers and surrounding communities. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20221116-hydropower
Application deadline: April 6, 2023 | Download PDF
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a self-starting, highly motivated team player to join our staff. This position will work under the direction of GLC project managers, assisting with implementation of various aquatic invasive species (AIS) projects and provide support to regional collaboratives coordinated by the GLC. The GLC’s portfolio of invasive species projects target a variety of invasive species issues and rely heavily on regional coordination and collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.
The program specialist will be responsible for a variety of activities in support of the GLC’s AIS program, including project planning and implementation; communication with multiple partners; outreach to diverse stakeholder audiences; preparation of presentations and written documents; meeting planning, coordination and facilitation; assisting with grant reporting; and related responsibilities.
Specific responsibilities include:
A master’s degree in natural resources, environmental science or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree plus two or more years of experience is required, along with the following qualifications:
The ideal candidate would also bring one or more of the following skills and experience to the position:
Position Classification
The position is classified as regular – full-time as defined by the GLC’s personnel policies.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is $55,000 – $59,000 per year depending on education, skills, and experience. The GLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave time, flexible schedules, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement match program.
Work Environment
The GLC is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is expected that the majority of work will be performed in the GLC’s office; however, telework may be considered. This position requires occasional travel.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume stating their interest in and qualifications for the position in a single email to vacancy@glc.org. All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.
The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
The Great Lakes Commission strives to create an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminatory workplace. The Great Lakes Commission is an equal opportunity employer; the Great Lakes Commission complies with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination. It is Great Lakes Commission policy that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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https://www.glc.org/news/position-available-program-specialist-2023
Visit the Approaches for Improving Great Lakes Water Infrastructure: A Blueprint web page to view this document and more information at https://www.glc.org/work/glwi.
Approaches for Improving Great Lakes Water Infrastructure: A Blueprint | 2022
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This single-page fact sheet provides general information about the Great Lakes Commission.
Download PDF | Updated 2022
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The Advisor e-newsletter offers Great Lakes Commission news and information to keep our partners up to date on our work on behalf of our member states and provinces, and the 48 million people in the Great Lakes region. Subscribe today!
Published August 2022 | View E-Newsletter
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Ann Arbor, Mich. – Hundreds of organizations across the region will be working together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the fourth annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, to be held July 1-10, 2022. Volunteers and professional inspectors will show boaters how to prevent the spread of AIS, ways to identify AIS, and how to report AIS, which are recognized as one of the most significant threats to the ecological and economic health of the Great Lakes. This annual event is sponsored by state and provincial agencies with the support of the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) and partner organizations.
“Aquatic invasive species don’t respect political boundaries, so the states and provinces must continue to work together through successful partnerships like the annual AIS Landing Blitz to prevent new invasions and reduce the damage from species already here,” said GLC Chair Todd Ambs of Wisconsin. “The GLC is proud to support this partnership to communicate directly with the public at landing sites across the basin.”
New this year, digital marketing strategies and coordinated social media outreach will help broaden the public reach of the event and continue to promote participation. Targeted audience outreach will work to ensure that as many boaters in the Great Lakes region are aware of the event and informed about how to clean, drain, dry, and disinfect their boat and gear.
For more information on the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, including educational materials, location, and volunteer opportunities, visit www.glc.org/blitz.
The Great Lakes Commission, led by chair Todd L. Ambs, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (retired), is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. Its membership includes leaders from the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC recommends policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes and brings the region together to work on issues that no single community, state, province, or nation can tackle alone. Learn more at www.glc.org.
Great Lakes Commission
https://www.glc.org/news/ais-blitz-july-063022