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Office of the Great Lakes
Office of the Great Lakes
As the Great Lakes State, Michigan upholds the highest standards for protecting, restoring, and sustaining the Great Lakes, the world’s largest freshwater resource. The Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) is a leader in developing policy and implementing strategic programs to protect, restore, and sustain the Great Lakes watershed. The office collaborates with partner organizations to support sustainable water use and development of Great Lakes maritime resources; support vibrant and resilient communities; foster water stewardship; and advance science, research, and policy to solve the next generation of water challenges.
The Michigan Legislature created the office in 1985 under the Great Lakes Protection Act.
Michigan's Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week 2023
Michigan’s Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week 2023, June 3-11, will highlight ways to make a splash by exploring and enjoying our waters responsibly, learning at any age about freshwater systems and how our actions affect them, and even prepping for rewarding careers in Michigan’s water-centered blue economy.