 With this message, the Office of the Great Lakes is debuting its new look on e-mail as we join our longtime partners at the Department of Natural Resources. With the DNR, we will continue our essential work to support healthy Michigan water resources and communities, and explore opportunities to contribute in new and positive ways. In the future, readers can expect to see a few changes as we update our website and begin telling our story through Twitter on our own OGL page.
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It was an exciting year for the Office of the Great Lakes.
Our office provided more than $1 million in grant funding and technical
assistance to Great Lakes communities to protect and restore their water
resources. The Areas of Concern Program removed five major water resource
impairments, resulting in healthier waters for people and the environment. The
Coastal Program delved into work highlighting the importance of coastal dunes,
water trails and clean beaches, setting its focus on developing resiliency
strategies in our state’s unique coastal communities.
The Office of the Great Lakes was a leading partner in
convening the first Great Lakes Islands Summit. It supported Michigan Water
Strategy goals to ensure clean and safe drinking water for all Michiganders by
working with partners to revitalize the real-time water monitoring system in
the Huron-to-Erie Corridor.
In 2018, the Office of the Great Lakes will continue its
exciting foray into supporting Great Lakes autonomous vessel research, expand
opportunities for people to enjoy Michigan water trails, and celebrate 40 years
of positive impact by Michigan’s Coastal Management Program. A partnership of
key players including the OGL will offer the Water Heritage Project, connecting
communities to their water resources alongside the Smithsonian’s
Water/Ways exhibit.
This work could not and cannot be accomplished without the
support and collaboration of our partner organizations at the federal, state and
local levels. We believe that love for the Great Lakes and Michigan’s waters is
a force that unites us to act for a better future.
Best wishes from everyone at the Michigan Office of the
Great Lakes for a joyful holiday season. We’re looking forward to working
together in 2018.
The Office of the Great Lakes works in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. |
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