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 Fisheries Act of 1956 authorized the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada to appoint advisors, based on recommendations from the Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, to examine and be heard on all proposed recommendations, programs, and activities relating to the fishery.
Members (United States)
- Dennis Grinold, Chair
- Don Arcuri, Vice Chair
- Paul Jensen, Secretary
- Peter Alex
- Charles Blaas
- Brian Breidert
- Jim Dexter
- Don Einhouse
- Michael Estes
- William Fetzer **
- Todd Grischke **
- Thomas Gulash
- Charles Haslerud
- Justine Hasz
- Matthew Hehn
- Steve Hewett
- Dennis Hickey
- Al House
- Paul Jensen
- Steve LaPan
- Thomas Lauer
- Dan Makauskas **
- Mike Matta
- Ken Merckel
- Andy Mikos *
- Ashley Moerke
- Jennifer Nalbone
- Eric Obert
- Judy Ogden
- Don Pereira
- Charles Pistis
- Bruce Prentice
- Jeremy Price **
- Michael Ptak
- Dick Reuss ***
- Michael Ryan
- Vic Santucci
- Phil Schneeberger
- Titus Seilheimer
- Stuart Sivertson
- Holly Szuch
- Danny Tanner
- Missy Treml
- Tom Trudeau
- Jay Wesley **
- Ralph Wilcox
- Tod Williams
Members (Canada)
- Tom Whillans, Chair
- John Jackson, Vice Chair
- John Casselman, Secretary
- Gary Bowen
- David Browne
- Matt DeMille
- Jane Graham
- Jon Paterson
- George Purvis
- Deborah (Debbie) Rivard
*Designate **Alternate ***Advisor Emeritus
Press Releases
- 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
- 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
- Canadian/U.S. Resolution Opposing Diversion of Great Lakes Water to Waukesha, WI (2016)
- Canadian/U.S. Resolution Calling for Radionuclides Be Designated As Chemical of Mutual Concern (2016)
- US Resolution for Clarification in Federal Ability to Impose Fishing Restrictions in Marine Sanctuaries (2016)
- US Resolution for Prohibition of Establishment of Any Net Pen Aquaculture Facilities in the U.S. Waters of the Great Lakes (2016)
- A Letter to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Cities Initiative in Support of its Resolution on Concentrated Agriculture Feed Operations (2016)
Archived resolutions can be accessed through the Publication Search.