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Combined Mussels: Great Lakes Now and Flathead Reservation newspaper partner to share stories

As the official newspaper of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation, the Char-Koosta News has frequent coverage of environmental issues in western Montana especially in tribal lands and waters.

One of those issues is invasive mussels – the same zebra and quagga mussels that plague the Great Lakes and inland rivers and lakes throughout the region.

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By Eric Freedman A federal judge has sentenced a Flint, Michigan, polluter to one year behind bars for illegally discharging more than 47 million gallons of untreated waste into the city’s sewer system. Robert Massey, the 70-year-old president and owner of family-owned Oil Chem Inc., pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Water Act over an […]

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Melanie Welch is currently a Board Member of Freshwater Future and the Deputy Director of the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office, where she develops national informal education programs and professional development opportunities for libraries, and librarians, of all types throughout the United States. Melanie is a veteran non-profit professional, with additional experience in outcomes-based work at museums and environmental organizations, including several years on staff with Freshwater Future. She has expertise in informal education, public programs and community engagement and outreach. She received a BS degree in environmental biology from Bradley University and a MS degree in biology from Northern Illinois University, and is a member of the Second Nature class of Catto Fellows at the Aspen Institute. She lives in Chicago with her family.

I grew up in a south suburb of Chicago, not too far from the Indiana border. My parents always made time in the summers to take us to the Indiana Dunes. I loved to swim, but I would always spend some time hiking the dunes and exploring the area. I was always fascinated by what I saw: oak forests growing in the sand dunes, cactus growing in Indiana. I also remember dead alewives on the beach, and a display about sea lamprey that scared me half to death. Those experiences, plus a love of PBS nature programming and being inspired by trailblazing women scientists like Jane Goodall sparked a deep curiosity about the natural world and science.

In 1990, during the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, a lightbulb went off: I wanted to help our environment. I majored in environmental biology, and I immediately went on to pursue a master’s degree in biology. I started my career in environmental education in museums and eventually founded the Great Lakes conservation program at Shedd Aquarium. While engaged in Great Lakes work at the aquarium, I got to know other organizations working in the space, like Freshwater Future. I enjoyed getting to know the staff, the mission of the organization and was delighted to serve on an ad hoc committee to help with their strategic planning.

Eventually, I accepted an opportunity to join the staff of Freshwater Future. For nearly four years, I got to know many amazing people doing critical work on the ground in communities large and small all across the Great Lakes region. One of the groups I started helping very early on while on staff at Freshwater Future is Sturgeon for Tomorrow – Black Lake Chapter. I still follow them on Facebook and keep up with their activities to restore and protect lake sturgeon, one of my favorite Great Lakes fish.

Now that I work at the American Library Association, I’m proud to maintain my connection to the work of Freshwater Future and its many grassroots advocates and members as a board member. I like that I’m still connected to ensuring the healthy future of our waters in the Great Lakes region in this governance role. The health of the environment and specifically, the Great Lakes region where I live and raise my family, is a personal passion of mine and I still learn so much from the work of this organization. As I get involved locally in organizing efforts around issues such as replacing lead service lines (Illinois has the most lead pipes in the United States), I draw upon the knowledge and resources Freshwater Future offers.

 

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Position Available: Aquatic Invasive Species Program Specialist

Application deadline: June 25, 2021  |   Download PDF

Description

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has an immediate opening for a self-starting, highly motivated team player to join our Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention and Control program. This position will work under the direction of GLC AIS program staff and will assist with implementation of various 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.

Responsibilities

The Aquatic Invasive Species 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:

  • Provide staff support to invasive species forums including the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative and the Invasive Mussel Collaborative

  • Assist with the coordination, planning, facilitation and documentation of collaborative meetings and workshops, including committee/work group meetings

  • Conduct literature reviews, policy analysis and other research to support the development of fact sheets, reports, briefing papers and other written materials

  • Organize educational webinars for diverse audiences on priority invasive species topics

  • Develop content for and assist in maintenance of electronic communications, including biweekly
    e-newsletters, websites (www.greatlakesphragmites.net and www.invasivemusselcollaborative.net)

  • Provide clear written and verbal communications to diverse partners and stakeholder groups

Qualifications

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:

  • Working knowledge of natural resources management, ecology and/or aquatic sciences

  • Experience with Microsoft Office products

  • Ability to work independently and as part of internal and external teams

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Self-motivated and organized with strong attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and time management skills

The ideal candidate would also bring one or more of the following skills and experience to the position:

  • Knowledge of Great Lakes issues and programs, regional government, water quality, land use and/or resource management

  • Knowledge of aquatic invasive species prevention and management

  • Familiarity with social media, website content management (e.g., WordPress), and webinar platforms

  • Communications experience

Appointment

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 $54,000 – $57,000 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; however, telework may be considered. This position requires occasional travel.

Application Process
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. All required items must be provided for an application to receive consideration. No phone calls, please.

About the Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is a binational government agency established by the eight Great Lakes states and Congress to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. The Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec serve as associate members of the GLC. The GLC is an integral component of the governance structure of the Great Lakes basin – enabling the states and provinces to develop consensus and speak with a unified, powerful voice on behalf of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River region. The GLC staff manage a wide range of programs and projects on behalf of the states, provinces, and basin. 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.

 

Contact

For media inquiries, please contact Beth Wanamaker, beth@glc.org.

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Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center will be available on June 3 for in-person interviews and updates on an invasive carp deterrent study that is underway at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19.  

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The Hessen Cassel Phase 3 project in Fort Wayne, IN features installation of a two-stage ditch, along with a bioswale, and a significant expansion of the Colonial Heritage wetlands that will include a walking trail. Project is being implemented in partnership with the Great Lakes Commission, the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program, the DNR’s Lake and River Enhancement Program, and the City Utilities’ stormwater fund. Read the full story by Fort Wayne’s NBC.

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After a seven-month closure, Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield Township, MI will reopen Memorial Day. The waterfront park has been closed since October for shoreline restoration and other upgrades aimed at improving habitat for wildlife and enriched opportunities to park users. The project was completed in collaboration with several agencies, including the Great Lakes Commission, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read the full story by The Voice.

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There should be fewer sewage discharges at Cleveland’s Edgewater Beach this year thanks to recent upgrades to a sewer system originally built in the 1880s. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District announced Wednesday they have completed sewer upgrades they believe will reduce sewer overflows at the beach. Read the full story by WOIO-TV –  Cleveland, OH.

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The harmful algae bloom in western Lake Erie is expected to be smaller than normal this summer, according to early projections released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Data showed the toxic blue-green algae bloom will be about the same size as those in 2016, 2018, and 2020, but much smaller than the blooms of 2017 and 2019. Read the full story by Blackburnnews.com.

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As this year’s boating season officially kicks off, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding water recreationists to do their part in protecting New York’s waters from aquatic invasive species by remembering to clean, drain, and dry watercraft and equipment. Read the full story by Fingerlakes1.com.

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Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts surveyed residents of the north shore of Lake Superior exploring how communities respond to climate related issues and problems. The study revealed that levels of civic engagement in climate adaptations were generally low. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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Promoting “universal access,” the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy has been pursuing a goal to preserve the outdoors for everybody as a part of their Campaign for Generations, a $71.4-million, six-year fund-raising effort that will end on June 30. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Note: This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, DC.

Don Jodrey
Don Jodrey, Director of Federal Government Relations

A call to increase drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding was near the top of the Alliance’s annual list of federal legislative priorities. And now the issue is front and center in Washington.

Before I share a rundown of where legislation stands, first a quick refresher on the issue. Communities across the Great Lakes region continue to grapple with crumbling, antiquated drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, which includes drinking water and sewage treatment plants and the pipes that carry water to and from our homes. It’s not just a Great Lakes problem. Our nation’s drinking water infrastructure is woefully in need of repair. In 2021, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s drinking water system a “C minus” and said that much of our drinking water infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life. But, fixing infrastructure is expensive. The eight Great Lakes states need $188 billion over the next 20 years for improvements, upgrades, and repairs to this infrastructure

Back in March, President Biden unveiled a massive infrastructure spending proposal – the American Jobs Plan – and his FY22 budget also includes investments in drinking and wastewater infrastructure. The President’s budget and legislative proposals respond to our advocacy on behalf of Great Lakes citizens who deserve clean and affordable drinking water and clean water for recreation. The key question now is, how will the Congress respond to the President’s efforts to invest in fixing our massive infrastructure problems?

The initial legislative action in Congress is encouraging and it’s notable that one of the first bi-partisan bills to pass the United States Senate last month centered on water infrastructure needs. The Senate’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 passed the Senate 89-2 and proposes to spend $35 billion over five years to upgrade drinking and wastewater infrastructure around the country and to target communities most in need in doing so. The Senate’s proposed $35 billion investment is a good first step to address the needs of the Great Lakes, but we know that more is necessary. The bill still has hurdles before it can become law as it has only passed the Senate.

The House of Representatives is also tackling infrastructure legislation. In an encouraging development, two committees in the House are currently considering larger water-related investments. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 and the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act together propose to invest $101 billion in drinking and wastewater infrastructure. Committee hearings and markups – the process by which legislators debate bills by suggesting rewrites or amendments – are underway.

But where is all this going and how will it come together? The President’s American Jobs Plan proposed $111 billion for drinking and wastewater infrastructure spending over eight years, and that amount is much larger than either the Senate or House legislation considered to date. The President’s plan is being met with some resistance in Congress, with concerns being expressed by some House and Senate members over cost and scope of the plans. It is very much a subject of legislative negotiation and discussion with compromises still to be reached. But as with any domestic investment of this size and scale, this negotiation is to be expected.

So we remain engaged in the legislative process to inform Congress of our water needs. And, you can too. Hundreds of Great Lakes advocates sent letters to their Members of Congress in late April and it’s not too late to weigh in. It’s important that Congress hear from people like you as they debate these bills. We make it easy for you to send a letter in our Great Lakes Action Center.

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University of Toronto researchers released plastic bottles with GPS trackers into the Toronto Harbor with the hope of monitoring the bottles’ travel throughout Lake Ontario. The research will inform the movement of garbage across the lake and improve waste management. Read the full story by Yahoo News Canada.

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The Michigan Climate and Energy Summit brought out Michigan’s two US Senators to discuss the federal government’s response to climate change, including the impact of President Biden’s stimulus plan on addressing Great Lakes protection and tackling climate impacts of the region’s agriculture and forestry industry. Read the full story by WWUP -TV – Sault St. Marie, MI.

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When Lake Michigan water levels were high in the 1960s, one resident in St. Joseph, Michigan, adopted a unique strategy for creating a breakwall to prevent erosion: piling junk cars on the beach to stabilize the shoreline and prevent bluff erosion.  Read the full story by WZZM-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.

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A panel of experts on invasive grass carp convened at this week’s Great Lakes Fishery Commission annual meeting discussed strategies for removing grass carp from the northwest Ohio waterways and installing structural barriers to prevent the further spread of carp. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade.

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The removal of the Pucker Street Dam on the Dowagiac River in Berrien County, Michigan, heralded the return of salmon and steelhead fish to upstream breeding grounds. The dam removal will support the fishery industry by improve fish breeding. Read the full story by The Toledo Blade.

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Note: This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, DC.

Don Jodrey
Don Jodrey, Director of Federal Government Relations

A call to increase drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding was near the top of the Alliance’s annual list of federal legislative priorities. And now the issue is front and center in Washington.

Before I share a rundown of where legislation stands, first a quick refresher on the issue. Communities across the Great Lakes region continue to grapple with crumbling, antiquated drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, which includes drinking water and sewage treatment plants and the pipes that carry water to and from our homes. It’s not just a Great Lakes problem. Our nation’s drinking water infrastructure is woefully in need of repair. In 2021, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s drinking water system a “C minus” and said that much of our drinking water infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life. But, fixing infrastructure is expensive. The eight Great Lakes states need $188 billion over the next 20 years for improvements, upgrades, and repairs to this infrastructure

Back in March, President Biden unveiled a massive infrastructure spending proposal – the American Jobs Plan – and his FY22 budget also includes investments in drinking and wastewater infrastructure. The President’s budget and legislative proposals respond to our advocacy on behalf of Great Lakes citizens who deserve clean and affordable drinking water and clean water for recreation. The key question now is, how will the Congress respond to the President’s efforts to invest in fixing our massive infrastructure problems?

The initial legislative action in Congress is encouraging and it’s notable that one of the first bi-partisan bills to pass the United States Senate last month centered on water infrastructure needs. The Senate’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 passed the Senate 89-2 and proposes to spend $35 billion over five years to upgrade drinking and wastewater infrastructure around the country and to target communities most in need in doing so. The Senate’s proposed $35 billion investment is a good first step to address the needs of the Great Lakes, but we know that more is necessary. The bill still has hurdles before it can become law as it has only passed the Senate.

The House of Representatives is also tackling infrastructure legislation. In an encouraging development, two committees in the House are currently considering larger water-related investments. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 and the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act together propose to invest $101 billion in drinking and wastewater infrastructure. Committee hearings and markups – the process by which legislators debate bills by suggesting rewrites or amendments – are underway.

But where is all this going and how will it come together? The President’s American Jobs Plan proposed $111 billion for drinking and wastewater infrastructure spending over eight years, and that amount is much larger than either the Senate or House legislation considered to date. The President’s plan is being met with some resistance in Congress, with concerns being expressed by some House and Senate members over cost and scope of the plans. It is very much a subject of legislative negotiation and discussion with compromises still to be reached. But as with any domestic investment of this size and scale, this negotiation is to be expected.

So we remain engaged in the legislative process to inform Congress of our water needs. And, you can too. Hundreds of Great Lakes advocates sent letters to their Members of Congress in late April and it’s not too late to weigh in. It’s important that Congress hear from people like you as they debate these bills. We make it easy for you to send a letter in our Great Lakes Action Center.

Tell Congress: It’s Time To Fix Our Failing Water Infrastructure

No one should be without clean, affordable water in their home. No one should have to worry about sewage backing up into their basement or community flooding from failing wastewater systems.

Take Action

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2019-20 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report

The 2019-20 Great Lakes Commission Annual Report includes remarks from Chair Sharon Jackson and Interim Executive Director Erika Jensen. The Commission’s annual reports traditionally include remarks from our chair and executive director as well as information regarding revenues, expenses, and commissioners.
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Great Lakes trails become friendlier for users with disabilities

This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.

By Jim DuFresne, Great Lakes Echo

At some point in our lives, we all can use a little help down the trail — aging baby boomers, a toddler, a parent pushing a stroller, an expectant mother, somebody who walks with a cane, somebody else who suffers from asthma.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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Sarah Douglas: From Lake Ontario to the Tokyo Olympics

Canada has nine sailors heading to the Olympics, six of which hail from the Great Lakes. Sarah Douglas is one of them.

“I’m excited, you know, I’m trying to treat it like any other competition,” Douglas said, “I think with the restrictions that we have, it’s going to be easier, the less distractions, but I’m just going out there to race.”

Douglas, a Toronto native who grew up in Barbados, will be competing in the Laser class in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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Open Doors: Great Lakes tourist destinations make 2021 a new start

A little more than a year ago the nation’s media outlets, including Great Lakes Now, were reporting on the widespread closures and restrictions being enacted across Great Lakes states. There were complete or partial closures and restrictions at nearly all public parks, preserves and other lakes-related facilities. Bars, restaurants and many stores and businesses were locking their doors.

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Environmental advocates are urging Detroit, Michigan’s City Council to take action on an ordinance that aims to safeguard the Detroit River by imposing stricter rules for companies operating along the waterway. Read the full story by The Detroit News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20210525-detroit-river

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Syracuse-based Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC) announced $121,741 in grant awards for five research projects that will help restore and protect the health of New York’s Great Lakes and surrounding communities, including one project led by Clarkson Assistant Biology Professor Andrew David. Read the full story by Finger Lakes 1 News.

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More fishing trips could cause more damage to native fish populations in the Canadian portion of the Great Lakes than aquatic invasive species, according to a recent study.

The post New anglers could depress Great Lakes fish populations more than invasive species first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Echo

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Tapped Out: Power, justice and water in the West

On the West side of the United States, residents are seeing problems crop up in their waters. Great Lakes region residents will find those issues familiar.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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It has been estimated that it would cost nearly US$20 million for all farms in Ohio that feed Lake Erie to reduce their nutrient pollution by 30 per cent. The benefits of a cleaner lake, meanwhile, would only recoup about half that amount. However, there’s something missing from that calculation – and it has major implications for protecting local waterways all over the world.. Read the full story by CTV News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20210524-global

Beth Wanamaker