Great Lakes Week 2022

The 2022 Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 2, in partnership with the Northeast-Midwest Institute. This event will feature remarks on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies. 

Additionally, the Great Lakes Commission, in collaboration with regional partners, will host a series of topical sessions on Great Lakes priorities throughout the week of February 28 through March 4 featuring remarks from senior administration officials and members of Congress. These Great Lakes "Coffee Hour" sessions will last approximately 45 minutes.

There is no fee for Great Lakes Week events, but registration is required. Instructions for joining webinars will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the events. Registration closes Thurs., Feb. 24, or sooner if capacity limits are reached.

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Schedule

NEW: M-Th events begin at 9 a.m. ET, Friday begins at 9:30 a.m. ET

Monday, Feb. 28: Great Lakes "Coffee Hour" – 9 a.m. ET – Coordinating binational Great Lakes restoration efforts – In partnership with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Tuesday, Mar. 1: Great Lakes "Coffee Hour" – 9 a.m. ET – Leveraging the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Maritime Transportation System - In partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers and the American Great Lakes Ports Association

Wednesday, Mar. 2: Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception – 9 a.m. ET – In partnership with the Northeast-Midwest Institute

Thursday, Mar. 3: Great Lakes "Coffee Hour" – 9 a.m. ET – Advancing protections against invasive carp at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam – In partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers

Friday, Mar. 4: Great Lakes "Coffee Hour" – 9:30 a.m. ET – Building climate resiliency in Great Lakes coastal communities – In partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Please visit www.glc.org/greatlakesweek for agenda details.

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If you have questions about these events, please contact Eric Brown, ebrown@glc.org. If you have questions about registration, please contact Laura Andrews, landrews@glc.org.

Please note: The 2022 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting will be held separately June 7-9 , 2022.  Details will be posted to www.glc.org/meetings/semi when available.

Thank you — we look forward to your participation!