The Great Lakes Protection Fund is an impact investor. We work with passionate people to create innovative solutions for the Great Lakes ecosystem.

We launch and accelerate big ideas that protect the Great Lakes.

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We’re looking for big ideas. Ambitious ideas. Ideas others won’t take a chance on.
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Our Mission:

Identify, demonstrate and promote regional action to enhance the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Recent News

Here’s what we’ve been doing recently.

October 28, 2026

Announcing Nearly $2.6M of investments to Advance Farm Profitability and Great Lakes Water Health

September 10, 2026

A New View of Great Lakes Wastewater Infrastructure

July 27, 2026

We Welcome Anne Elfering, Our New Executive Assistant

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Building a New Business Model to Support Whole-Farm Profitability and Great Lakes Health

Financing the Transition to Perennial Agriculture for Great Lakes Water Quality

Expanding a Peer-led Utility Network for Resilient Water Management

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