The goal is to protect and improve Great Lakes water quality by targeting technical assistance and program demonstration funds at erosion and sedimentation problem areas in the Great Lakes Basin. The GLBP is also committed to limiting the input of nutrients and toxic contaminants and minimizing the off-site damages to harbors, streams, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational facilities and the Basin's system of public works. Since the program's inception in 1990, project grants have been made to state agencies, counties, municipalities, conservation districts and other organizations throughout the eight state Great Lakes Basin. The continuation and enhancement of this program is vital to the future of Great Lakes water quality. For further information on current GLBP projects, opportunities to fund projects in your district, or ideas on how you can support the future of the GLBP, please contact the Great Lakes Commission at the address below.
State legislators play an important role in influencing local, state, and even federal policy.
The Great Lakes Commission, as a service organization to its eight member states, can also help you. Please call or write us if we can assist your efforts to improve Great Lakes water quality through soil erosion and sediment control.