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. Let’s do something transformational!

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.

March 3, 2026

Video Guide for Our 2026 RFP

February 9, 2026

It Must be the Water: Agroforestry’s Key to Success

January 11, 2026

Smarter Waters Ahead

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Expanding a Peer-led Utility Network for Resilient Water Management

Transforming Shoreline Stewardship through Adaptive Management and Remote Sensing

Embedding Conservation in Farm Finance Across the Great Lakes

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