The member states of the Great Lakes Commission also will act on a broader array of economic and environmental policy issues. Our sustainable development theme will be complemented by an array of action items showcasing cooperative interstate efforts in environmental protection, resource management, transportation and economic development. Meetings will be held at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel in downtown Chicago. Social events will include an opening reception at the Chicago Cultural Center and a waterfront cruise with dining and entertainment aboard the luxury yacht Odyssey. In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hold a Constituents Meeting Oct. 1 at the Holiday Inn-Mart Plaza, also in downtown Chicago.
All meetings are open to the public.
Registration fees will be waived for those with media credentials, but everyone must pre-register.