Our Project Development Manager, Collin Knauss, joins a panel at the Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Conference in Rochester, NY, Sept 25–26, to discuss supporting early career professionals and building the next generation of Great Lakes leaders. https://bit.ly/47f7DvM

On Sept 24 in Rochester, the Great Lakes Regional Learning Exchange brings together community leaders and nonprofits for a free day of training and collaboration. Build skills to secure federal funding and advance restoration across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/3V8oskW

Every breakthrough begins with a connection. If you’re working on a solution that could benefit our water, our land, or our communities, we want to hear from you. Start a conversation with us. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW

Together we are advancing green infrastructure and reimagining how water moves through our cities. Read the Resilient Infrastructure Sustainable Communities (RISC) in the Great Lakes Region report to see how. https://bit.ly/4fXGlwi

Stories worth sharing. Solutions worth scaling. Our newsletter brings you the latest on collaborative efforts restoring the Great Lakes. Subscribe now and stay close to the work driving ecological and economic resilience. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI

Real impact takes real partnership. Chicago’s new flood sensors are live in the neighborhoods that need them most. Built with Verizon, Hyfi, CNT, & community leadership. Smart, people-first infrastructure. Powered by collaboration. https://vz.to/3VheNIz

Transforming how our region stewards water means embracing bold new models. From regenerative dairy to decentralized stormwater solutions, we’re supporting teams that reimagine what’s possible. Start a conversation about your bold idea to protect the Great Lakes. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW

Innovation is moving fast across the Great Lakes region. Catch up on the solutions reshaping our waters, coasts, and communities—delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to the GLPF newsletter and be part of the change. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI

New Investment! Designing Market Pathways for Agroforestry Adoption on Problematic Cropland is a new 2025 design project laying the groundwork to connect early adopters of tree crops with committed buyers, improving farm viability and water quality basin-wide.

Greater Lakes Promise is proving that permanent land conservation can drive real water quality gains. By restoring farmland in key watersheds, they’re building a cleaner, healthier future for the Great Lakes. Start a conversation about your role. https://bit.ly/40uk56Q

Fresh ideas. Real progress. Each quarter, we highlight breakthrough strategies, bold teams, and new paths to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Subscribe to the GLPF Quarterly Newsletter and stay connected to impact. https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI

Transforming how our region stewards water means embracing bold new models. From regenerative dairy to decentralized stormwater solutions, we’re supporting teams that reimagine what’s possible. Start a conversation about your bold idea to protect the Great Lakes. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW

Want to see how bold ideas become real solutions for the Great Lakes? Our newsletter delivers powerful stories of innovation, partnership, and impact, straight to your inbox. Join us in shaping a healthier future for the Lakes. Subscribe today at https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI

PFAS are some of the most persistent pollutants in our waters, but they’re not invincible. A Michigan State University led team is using plasma technology to capture and permanently destroy PFAS. The result: scalable tools to safeguard the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/4fb8pvW

ICYMI: Dr. Qi Hua Fan, MSU’s 2023 Innovator of the Year, is leading a GLPF-backed effort to destroy PFAS using magnetically enhanced arc plasma. His team is advancing a powerful solution to permanently remove these persistent threats from Great Lakes waters and ecosystems. https://bit.ly/4klCI3J

Have a bold idea to protect the Great Lakes? We support teams creating new solutions with big impact. If you’re ready to turn innovation into action, we want to hear from you. Start the conversation today. https://glpf.org/for-innovators/start-here/

We’ve partnered with them before, and we’re thrilled to see what’s next. The new U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is a big step for coastal connection and regional pride. https://bit.ly/4jDViDL

Join us in welcoming Sharon Walton, our new VP of Finance and Administration. Her leadership will help power our work to protect and restore the Great Lakes. https://glpf.org/blog/we-welcome-sharon-walton-our-new-vice-president-of-finance-and-administration/

Since 1989, our endowment has powered bold ideas, from pioneering ballast water solutions to advancing water quality trading. We’re always seeking the next innovation to protect the Great Lakes for the generations ahead. https://glpf.org/

ICYMI: In 2022, a University of Michigan-led team, linked farm lending to water quality data to drive conservation. The goal: smarter financing that helps farmers and protects Great Lakes water.https://www.morningagclips.com/grant-promotes-clean-water-through-performance-based-financing/

ICYMI: PFAS are some of the most persistent pollutants in our waters. A GLPF-supported team is piloting a cutting-edge solution to destroy them permanently—advancing cleaner, safer water across the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/44UHLEv

Stay in the loop with the people and projects shaping the future of the Great Lakes. Our quarterly newsletter delivers funding updates, project milestones, and forward-looking ideas. Sign up and be part of the momentum: https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI

New Investment! Designing Market Pathways for Agroforestry Adoption on Problematic Cropland is a new 2025 design project laying the groundwork to connect early adopters of tree crops with committed buyers, improving farm viability and water quality basin-wide.

A healthier Great Lakes ecosystem starts with reducing toxic pollution. We’re funding solutions that cut persistent bioaccumulative toxics. Have an idea? start a conversation with us and help protect our waters. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M

ICYMI: Farewell PFAS. A GLPF-supported project is testing technology that goes beyond removing PFAS from water. It destroys them completely. This is real progress, turning breakthrough science into lasting clean water for the Great Lakes region. https://bit.ly/42W5oel

Coastlines are where land and lake meet and where restoration can deliver big returns. We support projects that use nature-based solutions to reduce erosion and build resilience across Great Lakes shorelines. https://glpf.org/

PFAS and microplastics are urgent threats, but new solutions are taking shape. We’re supporting breakthrough technologies that mitigate these pollutants, protecting Great Lakes water for people and ecosystems alike. https://bit.ly/3EHh5w9

Stay connected to the people and ideas driving Great Lakes innovation. Get project highlights, funding updates, and fresh thinking in our quarterly newsletter. Sign up today and be part of what’s next: https://bit.ly/3SvXbHI

ICYMI: Healthy Port Futures is rethinking coastal management in the Great Lakes. By guiding waves and sediment naturally, the team is restoring shorelines, reducing costs, and boosting resilience. Learn how pilot sites in NY and IL are shaping smarter sediment solutions. https://bit.ly/45F5l8e

PFAS are among the toughest pollutants to eliminate. A GLPF-backed project is testing a breakthrough method that destroys them outright. This is a leap toward clean water for all who depend on the Great Lakes. https://bit.ly/44UHLEv

GLPF-backed and utility-driven, PRESERVE is building a culture of collaboration across the Great Lakes. This Moonshot Missions initiative helps utilities strengthen operations, boost resilience, and solve challenges together. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43t3tOy

Shade for livestock. Richer soil. Trees that plant the next generation themselves. Farmers across the Midwest are designing systems that regenerate the land and sustain livelihoods. Watch how the @savannainstitute.bsky.social and our partners are shaping the future of farming. https://bit.ly/3Eso5gd

We're investing nearly $16 million in bold, region-wide solutions to protect the Great Lakes. From regenerative farms to resilient cities, these projects are building cleaner water systems and healthier communities. Regional action. Real impact. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4d1vsYQ

Across the region, bold teams are using dredged sediment and wave energy to restore shorelines. This is nature-based protection in action. Bold teams. Real change. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4cX3nln

Working on a bold solution for water and underserved communities? Let’s talk. We invest in teams building real-world impact. Start the conversation today: https://bit.ly/42xZb6M

The Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange Annual Meeting starts today in Cleveland! We are proud to support this powerful gathering—and some of our team is there, ready to learn, connect, and build solutions with partners from across the country. https://bit.ly/4lxr2Nc

The GLPF-supported team @WattTime continues to push the envelope—developing smart solutions that leverage data to reduce carbon emissions and improve water quality automatically. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jpZ18l

Agroforestry is growing stronger in the Great Lakes region—reducing runoff, improving soil health, and protecting our waters. https://glpf.org/

On Earth Day, we celebrate the teams restoring the Great Lakes through bold, regional action. Their work protects our future, and we are 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 getting started. Let’s build what’s next together: glpf.org

Clean water means healthy communities. We’re funding programs that protect human health from pollution in the Great Lakes. Have a solution? Submit your idea and help safeguard our shared waters. https://glpf.org/for-innovators/start-here/

Check out this news story from @insideclimatenews.org about one of our funded teams! By working with nature—not against it—they’re proving that softer shoreline solutions can be smarter, scalable, and more sustainable for the Great Lakes. Read the story: https://bit.ly/3Gmycnc

We’re investing in teams that help communities grow green infrastructure to manage water, reduce flooding, and improve local quality of life. https://glpf.org/

Resilient communities need healthy waters. We’re backing bold, market-driven ideas that restore waterways and strengthen working lands. Have a breakthrough approach? Let’s start the conversation. https://glpf.org/for-innovators/start-here/

You don’t need to be a scientist to protect your lake. Free MiCorps trainings— 4/25–4/26 in Muskegon or virtual on 4/30—get you ready to monitor & report lake health across MI. https://bit.ly/3RtU6Hx

Two Michigan counties are gaining new resources to combat invasive species & protect shorelines. Grants will fund monitoring, outreach, & prevention, securing a healthier future for Michigan’s waters and forests. https://www.manisteenews.com/news/article/michigan-invasive-species-grants-20201668.php

Agroforestry is growing stronger in the Great Lakes region—reducing runoff, improving soil health, and protecting our waters. https://glpf.org/

Sustainable water use starts with bold ideas. We fund projects that protect Great Lakes waters while ensuring states lead in their management. Have a solution? Submit your idea and help build a resilient water future. https://glpf.org/for-innovators/start-here/

20% of the world’s freshwater is in the Great Lakes—enough to cover the U.S. in nearly 10 feet of water. Protecting this resource takes collaboration, and we’re proud to support organizations driving real solutions for a healthier future.

Stay connected to the latest Great Lakes innovations! Our quarterly newsletter brings you groundbreaking projects, smart solutions, and collaborative efforts protecting our waters. Don’t miss out on the stories shaping the future of the Great Lakes—subscribe today. https://glpf.org/#sign-up-form

Healthy Port Futures is redefining coastal management in the Great Lakes by working with natural wave processes to preserve shorelines, boost resiliency, and improve ecosystems. Learn about two pilot sites in NY & IL. https://glpf.org/blog/inspired-by-landscape/