Our Mission, Vision, & Values

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect people of all ages, abilities, and needs to the Great Lakes.

Our Vision

We aspire to a widely shared passion for the vitality and wonders of the Great Lakes, today and for future generations.

Our Values

  • Sustainability

    Our fresh water is one of the greatest natural resources on Earth and we actively support its health and conservation.

  • Relationships

    Our Vision and MIssion cannot be achieved alone. We actively engage with partners and stakeholders to accomplish our goals.

  • Engagement

    Discovery Center & Pier is a destination for all people to reate meaningful experiences, increased knowledge, and appreciation for the Great Lakes.

  • Advancement

    We promote and enable education and research to advance the environmental, economic, and recreational significance, opportunities, and benefits of the Great Lakes.

  • Accessibility and Diversity

    Diversity and inclusion drive how we work and what we do. We remove physical and financial barriers so that Great Lakes experiences are accessible for all. We strive to include people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives on our board and staff, and through our strategic partnerships.

 

See What We’re About

Discovery Center & Pier CEO Matt McDonough explains our mission, what we do and our vision for the future.