Since it was established in 1955 by the Great Lakes Basin Compact, the Great Lakes Commission has worked with its member states and provinces to address issues of common concern, develop shared solutions and collectively advance an agenda to protect and enhance the region’s economic prosperity and environmental health.

Founded in 1955 and comprised of the eight states and two provinces sharing the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway basin, GLC’s role is to collectively enhance the economic and environmental prosperity of the region. LCA is a Commissioner of the delegation appointed by the Governor of Ohio.