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The Lake Superior Circle Tour, a 1,300-mile route through 4 states and provinces, is an awe-inspiring way to experience the largest Great Lake. Read the full story by the Chicago Tribune. View the full article

On her campaign website, Michigan gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer lists bottled water as an issue needing action. Whitmer views the recent decision to allow a Nestle water bottling plant to increase pumping of groundwater as an example of the need to reform laws that govern water withdrawals and diversions. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now. View the full article

The Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue (POCOMAR) formed in 1988 to lend a helping hand to the Canadian Coast Guard. Read the full story by The Standard. View the full article

Aaron Fisk, a professor with the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research at the University of Windsor, spoke with the CBC about why temperatures are on the rise and what that means for the Great Lakes and the things that live in it. Read and listen to the full story by CBC News. View the full article

Experts say alder trees in Lake Superior wetlands are dying due to high water levels. Rodney Chimner, an ecologist at Michigan Technological University, says it’s all part of a natural process, but he’s never seen such a dramatic change. Read the full story by the Associated Press. View the full article

Those are the wishes from many of the 290 people who responded to a survey about what they’d like see at the Outer Harbor. Read the full story in the Buffalo News. View the full article

Coterie Park in Leamington, Ontario saw water flow over the roads Sunday as the wind generated six-foot waves on Lake Erie. Read the full story by Blackburn News. View the full article

A building ban that is in place for properties along Erie Shore Drive near Erieau, Ontario has been extended again, despite desperate calls for action from homeowners who have been plagued by flooding issues. Read the full story by Blackburn News. View the full article

September 10th marks the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie and the 30th anniversary of the launch of the replicated Flagship Niagara. The Erie Maritime Museum and the Flagship Niagara League took time out Monday to commemorate the battle by having a ceremony outside of the maritime museum. Read the full story by YourErie.com. View the full article

For the first time, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is commenting on why the controversial Nestle permit for large scale water withdrawals from wells near Evart, MI was approved. Read the full story by WDIV-TV-Detroit, MI. View the full article

St. Joseph, Michigan residents can get ready to dive into creating a new downtown master plan, and also to provide input into development of the waterfront. On Monday, city commissioners approved hiring a consulting firm to head the drafting of a development plan for the central district. Read the full story by the Herald-Palladium. View the full article

Waukesha, Wisconsin, plans to begin distributing Lake Michigan water provided by Milwaukee in 2023. The diversion of lake water will enable Waukesha to halt the use of wells drawing radium-contaminated water out of a deep layer of sandstone. Read the full story by The Journal Sentinel. View the full article

The Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation will participate in a hearing with the Ohio Power Siting board on September 28 to review plans to erect six wind turbines in the lake, 10 miles offshore. The turbines would generate enough electricity to power 7,000 homes. Read the full story by WOSU Radio. View the full article

The city of Duluth, Minnesota, and local agencies are investing in port infrastructure while tourism leaders are promoting the area’s natural beauty, history and culture to cruise lines. Read the full story by The Roanoke Times. View the full article

A Wisconsin-based company will be tasked to remove copper mine waste from the Grand Traverse Harbor in Lake Superior. The ‘stamp sand’ waste threatens to damage crucial fish spawning habitats more than a century after companies dumped it into the water. Read the full story by 9 & 10 News. View the full article

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has fluorescent minerals that glow when placed under UV light; locals are calling them ‘Yooperlites.’ Read the full story by The Associated Press. View the full article

A report issued this week by the Great Lakes Commission recommends a number of steps to encourage greater reliance on natural features such as rain gardens, bioswales, green roofs and street trees to help protect water quality. Read the full story by The Associated Press. View the full article

The discovery of a shipwreck of a steam-powered freighter at the bottom of Lake Huron was announced recently; the original discovery took place on July 1, 2018. Read the full story by the Detroit News. View the full article

Overall, the number of women anglers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana is expected to jump from 1.12 million to 1.2 million by 2030. Read the full story by WZZM – Grand Rapids, MI. View the full article

Application deadline: Open until filled | Download PDF Description The Great Lakes Commission is looking for a customer service-oriented Help Desk Specialist to work up to 20 hours per week providing technical and troubleshooting assistance related to computer hardware and software, mobile devices and other tech tools and products. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with an interest in pursuing a technical career to gain practical experience in a business environment. In this position, you will grow your knowledge of help desk procedures, and the use of Microsoft products and services. There will be an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with network software and hardware. Responsibilities The Help Desk Specialist will provide first level contact and provide resolutions to customer requests relating to technology at the Great Lakes Commission. Specific responsibilities include: Track and resolve or escalate help desk requests as needed Follow up with users on helpdesk requests, provide feedback, and Assist users with the troubleshooting process Train users on common office technology as it relates to their job function Produce and present documentation for commonly used office technology Install, modify, and/or repair computer hardware and software Recommend procedure modifications or improvements Qualifications Required qualifications include: High School graduate Strong customer service orientation Advanced troubleshooting and multitasking skills Working knowledge of MS Office suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail Able to lift 40 lbs. Preferred qualifications include: Pursuing a technology related degree Prior experience working in a help desk or customer support function Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and mobile devices (iPhone and Android) Appointment The position is a part-time limited term appointment for up to twelve months. The position is approved at up to 20 hours per week (1040) hours over the twelve-month period. The position will be located at the office of the Great Lakes Commission in Ann Arbor, Michigan and will be eligible for certain staff benefits consistent with the Commission’s personnel policies. Other considerations Consideration will be given to candidates who have a familiarity with, and interest in, Great Lakes issues. Application process The requirements for this application include a cover letter, resume and salary requirement. Please note: These items must be provided if applicant is to receive consideration. Please address your application and submit by e-mail to the following address: Great Lakes Commission ATTN: Help Desk Specialist Position 1300 Victors Way, Suite 1350 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 E-mail: [email protected] No phone calls, please. About the Great Lakes Commission The Great Lakes Commission was established in 1955 with a mandate to “promote the orderly, integrated and comprehensive development, use and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes basin.” Founded in state law with U.S. federal consent, with membership consisting of the eight Great Lakes states and associate member status for the provinces of Ontario and Québec, the Commission pursues four primary functions: communication and education, information integration and reporting, facilitation and consensus building, and policy coordination and advocacy. Each Member jurisdiction is represented by a delegation consisting of three to five members who are appointees of the respective governor or premier, legislators or senior agency officials. A board of directors, consisting of the chair of each delegation, is the Commission’s executive body. In carrying out its initiatives, the Commission works in close cooperation with many partner organizations, including U.S. and Canadian federal agencies, binational institutions, tribal/First Nation governments and other regional interests. Representatives appointed by partner entities participate extensively in Commission activities through a formal Observer program. The Commission is supported by a professional staff in Ann Arbor, Mich. Learn more at www.glc.org. Note: The Great Lakes Commission, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. It is the policy of the Great Lakes Commission that no person shall be discriminated against, as an employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, marital status, partisan considerations or a disability or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. View the full article

Four years ago, the city of Toledo told more than 450,000 residents to immediately stop drinking water out of the tap. The city’s microcystin levels have been undetectable since then, but work to restore the public’s trust is ongoing. Read the full story by Michigan Public Radio. View the full article

The Lake Erie Bill of Rights proposes the world’s 11th largest body of water be given rights as an ecosystem that citizens would be legally entitled to defend. However, Ohio’s Lucas County Board of Elections prohibited the proposed charter amendment from appearing on November’s ballot despite a petition with nearly 1,200 more validated signatures than what is required. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade. View the full article

While 2018 Lake Erie algae bloom did not envelope the Toledo water-intake crib in Maumee Bay, vast mats of the green, spongy goo did spread out across the lake, and there is evidence that some bad actors ignored science, recommendations from experts, and continued troubling practices. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade. View the full article

A tugboat more than a century old soon will soon be displayed at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Ohio. The tug Ohio was built in 1903 as a fireboat for the city of Milwaukee and was converted to a tug half a century later. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade. View the full article

Damage estimates are soaring in southern Wisconsin after weeks of severe flooding and storms destroyed pavement and damaged hundreds of homes. Read the full story by the Associated Press. View the full article