The Governors of the Great Lakes states created the Great Lakes
Protection Fund in 1989 to help them protect and restore their
shared Great Lakes resources. The Fund is the first private,
permanent endowment created to benefit a specific ecosystem. The
Governors established the Fund to ensure the continuous
development of new technologies, innovative methods, and
practical tools to improve the natural and economic vitality of
the Great Lakes. Since inception, the Fund has committed over
$59 million to 236 projects to meet those objectives. The Fund
has also returned over $42 million to its member states so that
they can pursue their Great Lakes priorities. Access an
announcement on the redesigned website (click here). Access the
GLPF website (click here).