Advisors
U.S. Advisors
The Great Lakes Fisheries Act of 1956 authorized the appointment of advisors to the U.S. Section of the commission "to examine and be heard on all proposed recommendations, programs, and activities relating to [the lake they represent]." The U.S. Section appoints advisors from each lake from a list provided by the Great Lakes state governors. Consideration is given to interests of state agencies, the commercial fish industry, sport fishermen, and the public-at-large.
Canadian Advisors
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission appoints a Canadian committee of advisors, made up of key stakeholders and leaders in the region. The advisors examine and are heard on issues of importance to the Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem. They assist the commissioners in making informed decisions in support of Commission objectives.
Members (United States)
- Dennis Grinold, Chair
- Don Arcuri, Vice Chair, Lower Lakes
- Paul Jensen, Vice Chair, Upper Lakes
- Peter Alex
- Charles Blaas
- Randy Claramunt
- Brad Eggold**
- Michael Estes
- Jim Francis**
- Lee Haasch
- Patrick Hanchin**
- Travis Hartman
- Charles Haslerud
- Justine Hasz
- Matthew Hehn
- Jeff Herr
- Dennis Hickey
- Eric Hirzel
- Craig Hoopman
- Steve LaPan
- Thomas Lauer
- Chris Legard
- Dan Makauskas **
- Andy Mikos *
- Ashley Moerke
- Jennifer Nalbone
- Dave Nihart
- Eric Obert
- Judy Ogden
- Charles Pistis
- Bruce Prentice
- Jeremy Price **
- Michael Ptak
- Jason Robinson
- Michael Ryan
- Vic Santucci
- Patrick Schmalz
- Phil Schneeberger
- Steve Scott
- Titus Seilheimer
- Stuart Sivertson
- Danny Tanner
- Jay Wesley **
- Tod Williams
- Jim Zorn
Members (Canada)
- Dr. Tom Whillans, Chair
- Mr. John Jackson, Vice Chair
- Dr. David Browne
- Mr. Matt DeMille
- Dr. Cherie-Lee Fietsch
- Mr. Jim Ginn
- Ms. Jane Graham
- Mr. Brad McNevin
- Mr. Sydney Nadjiwon
- Mr. George Purvis
- Ms. Deborah (Debbie) Rivard
*Designate **Alternate
Press Releases
- Advisors To The Great Lakes Fishery Commission Pass Resolution Calling For Immediate Intervention And Resolution To Remedy Faulty Machinery Of Governance Crisis With Government Of Canada (2023)
- Advisors to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission Pass Resolutions Addressing Cormorant Management, Canada’s Fisheries Act, and Funding for the U.S. National Sea Grant Program (2018)
- Fishery Advisors Pass Resolutions Addressing a Variety of Issues That Have the Potential to Affect the Health and Sustainability of Great Lakes Fisheries (2016)
- U.S. and Canadian Committee of Advisors oppose City of Waukesha's request to divert water from Lake Michigan (2016)
Archived releases can be accessed through the Publication Search.
Resolutions
- A Resolution Calling For The Transition Of The Canadian Machinery Of Government For Fiduciary Responsibilities Relating To The Great Lakes Fishery Commission From Fisheries And Oceans Canada To Global Affairs Canada
- A Resolution Calling For Alternatives And Best Available Technologies To Effectively Elminate The Risk Of An Oil Spill From Line 5 In The Straits Of Mackinac
- A Resolution In Support Of Governance Best Practices Attained By Transitioning The Commission’s Machinery Of Government Responsibilities To Global Affairs Canada
- A Resolution Calling For Great Lakes Fishery Commission Commissioner Appointments
- A Resolution that the GLFC Provide Leadership on Canadian and U.S. Action to Achieve the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
- Marine protected areas and the 30x30 initiative
- A Resolution Calling For A Review Of The Strategy For Lake Trout Stocking And Its Implementation In Southern Lake Huron
- A Resolution In Support Of The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Group, A Subcommittee Of The Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group
- A Resolution In Support Of Restoring The Commission's Fiduciary Relationship With Global Affairs Canada
- A Resolution In Support Of Implementing The Recommendation Of The Sab’s Report Entitled Understanding Declining Productivity In The Offshore Regions Of The Great Lakes
- A Resolution Regarding The Establishment Of A Canada Water Agency
- Resolution Regarding Marine Sanctuaries and Protected Areas
- A Resolution in Support of the 2015 Clean Water Rule
- Support for Double-Crested Cormorant Management
- Canada Fisheries Act Implementation
- A Resolution in Support of Funding For the National Sea Grant College Program
- Great Lakes Fishery Commission Advisors Support Funding For The United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Great Lakes Fishery Commission Advisors In Oppose Proposed Funding Cuts To The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- Resolution Concerning Interstate Shipment of Live Injurious Animals
- A Resolution in Support of Restoring Coregonines in the Great Lakes
- A Resolution Calling for Strengthened Financial Commitments From Canada and U.S. to Protect and Restore the Great Lakes
Archived resolutions can be accessed through the Publication Search.