GLLCaucus

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus is a binational, nonpartisan org of state & provincial legislators working to protect the Great Lakes basin.

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

Registration is now open for the GLLC 2026 Annual Meeting on Sept 28-29 in Marquette, MI! A limited number of travel scholarships are available for GLLC members.

More information and to register: https://t.co/lidWtlWsSh

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

Last week, Ontario MPP Jennifer French represented the GLLC at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Meeting in Hamilton, ON.

MPP French addressed the Mayors Commission on Economic Transformation, reaffirming the partnership between our two organizations.

[GreatLakesCommission @GLCommission]

Happy #GreatLakesDay! 🌊

The #GreatLakes provide clean water, support public health & power our region’s economy; we urge our federal partners to champion the #GLRI & other vital programs.

Let’s protect what makes our region extraordinary! 💙

https://t.co/bQrF0Ykxq9

[GreatLakesCommission @GLCommission]

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://t.co/OKZeSkaKLH

[GLFC @LampreyControl]

Now accepting applications for the GLFC student travel award for students whose research is likely to make a significant contribution to understanding Great Lakes aquatic ecology and fishery science.

2 awards for up to $1,500. Due March 31.

Learn more: https://t.co/uyGXky7Bn3

[CSG Midwest @CSGMidwest]

How are #datecenters impacting the #GreatLakes region? Join @GLLCaucus, @aaas & the #Midwestern Legislative Conference March 11 for a free 1-hour webinar on the economics & key energy & water considerations for policymakers.

See more & register: https://t.co/IJZmJkHXqQ

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

CSG Midwest is hiring a program associate for the Great Lakes and nuclear materials transportation programs!

Apply today to join our team and work on these critical policy areas.

Posting linked below ⬇️

[CSG Midwest @CSGMidwest]

Come work for @CSGMidwest! As a program associate, you'll support #GreatLakes & #energy policy work of @GLLCaucus & Dept. of Energy grant programs. See more details & apply by March 9: https://t.co/4V0TbEmlsb

[CSG Midwest @CSGMidwest]

A Fall Webinar Series from @CSGMidwest begins on Nov. 13. Hosted by the #Midwestern Legislative Conference's policy committees & @GLLCaucus, these free sessions are designed for legislators, staff & policy leaders but are open to all. See more & register: https://t.co/LU0GHNUklX

[GreatLakesCommission @GLCommission]

Thank you for joining us Rep. Foreman!

We are proud to work with the @GLLCaucus and our other official #GreatLakes Commission Observers.

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

The GLLC is a proud observer of the Great Lakes Commission.

Executive Committee member Rep. Morgan Foreman provided comment on behalf of the GLLC during the GLC Annual Meeting in Duluth, MN.

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

IN Rep. Dave Abbott, MI Rep. Morgan Foreman, and MI Sen. Sue Shink represented the GLLC at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Leadership Summit in Quebec City.

Thank you to Minister Skeete and Parliamentary Assist. Lemay for welcoming our members to the province!

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

The GLLC looks forward to serving as an implementing partner of the Cities Initiative's Economic Transformation Action Plan!

[Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative @GLSLcities]

Mayors from across the United States and Canada have launched the Economic Transformation Action Plan, a 10-year blueprint to position our region as the Fresh Coast Economic Corridor™

Learn more: https://t.co/7uCQTE04F8

[GLLCaucus @GLLCaucus]

The GLLC is excited to support the effort to link a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail with the existing Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Canada:

https://t.co/gwOsUggtQ1

[Earl L. Harris, Jr. @Earl_Harris_Jr]

Glad to be a part of @GLLCaucus with other #Indiana Legislators at the conference in South Bend.

[Rep. Rick Hansen @reprickhansen]

✅Returning from @GLLCaucus meeting stopping by Lake💧 Michigan 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸#mnleg #greatlakes

[GreatLakesCommission @GLCommission]

Register now for the last webinar in our series on #GreatLakes resilience, to be held 9/23!

Speakers from @GLLCaucus @aglpa_ports @TheDWCPA and @IJCsharedwaters will share resilience implementation efforts from throughout the region.

Register here: https://t.co/sKd3uOXXBs

[Earl L. Harris, Jr. @Earl_Harris_Jr]

Great session @GLLCaucus on the dangers of PFAS and health issues related.

[CSG Midwest @CSGMidwest]

Caucus members also visited South Bend's #wastewater treatment facilities to learn how innovation, investments, and new tech are improving wastewater management and protecting the St. Joseph River — a major tributary of the #GreatLakes — from #stormwater overflow.

[CSG Midwest @CSGMidwest]

#Midwestern members of @GLLCaucus met this week in South Bend, IN, for the nonpartisan, bi-national group's 2025 Annual Meeting. Led by Caucus Chair, IL @SenatorFine, legislators on Sept. 15 were updated on the group's Task Force on Emerging Contaminants. (1/2)

[Sen. Mark Spreitzer @SenSpreitzer]

I recently attended the Patricia Birkholz Institute on emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, microplastics, and nanoplastics. This conference was hosted by the @GLLCaucus which is a nonpartisan group of legislators from the Midwest and Canada.