Two major responsibilities:
develop and coordinate programs of research on the Great Lakes, and on the basis of findings recommend measures which will permit the maximum sustained productivity of stocks of fish of common concern.
Formulate and implement a program to eradicate or minimize sea lamprey populations in the Great
Lakes.
The Commission is required to
publish or authorize the publication of
scientific or other information obtained in the performance of its duties.
Numerous agencies are involved
in the GLFC process.