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    Office of the Great Lakes

        

    Michigan's two peninsulas are defined by the Great Lakes. They shape our lifestyle and economy, as well as our coasts. The natural beauty of the "sweetwater seas" last year attracted 3.2 million out-of-state visitors who, odds are, enjoyed a taste of the 65 million pounds of fresh fish the lakes provide each year. The Great Lakes Basin is also home to 40 million residents in the U.S. and Canada.

    Michigan's Office of the Great Lakes leads policy development and implements programs to protect, restore and sustain our most precious natural resource. The office collaborates with partners to support sustainable use of these coastal resources, coordinate restoration of severely degraded areas, manage water quality and quantity, prevent aquatic invasive species and engage in emerging issues. We are committed to our Great Lakes mission to ensure a healthy environment, strong economy and high quality of life. We are honored to serve the people of Michigan in our work.

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    Areas of Concern Coastal Zone Management
    Lakewide Management and Action Plans

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    What's New:

    Rouge River AOC Coordinator Jen Tewkewbury speaks about restoration on Current State Radio

    VIDEO: Director Jon Allan Moderates Great Lakes Commission Session on Water Levels at Great Lakes Week

    Manistique River Area of Concern Target of $5.2 M NOAA Grant

    Pristine Coastal Wetlands on Lake Superior Shores Protected Forever (media story)

    Michigan's 2012 Annual Beach Monitoring Report

    New Video Highlights Great Lakes Legacy Act Restoration Work

    "Great Lakes Restoration at Work" Interactive Map

    Outcomes of Council of Great Lakes Governors' Summit (summit webcast)

    International Joint Commission Upper Great Lakes Study Microsite

    OGL Links:
    -State of the Great Lakes Report 2012

    -Aquatic Invasive Species

    -Water Use

    -Ballast Water

    -Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

    -Michigan Great Lakes Protection Fund

    -MI Great Lakes Plan

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    General DEQ Great Lakes Information 

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     Related Links:
    Pure Michigan

    BeachGuard

    State Parks of Pure Michigan


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