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The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) is a scientific organization made up of researchers studying the Laurentian Great Lakes, other large lakes of the world, and their watersheds, as well as those with an interest in such research. IAGLR members encompass all scientific disciplines with a common interest in the management of large lake ecosystems on many levels.


Upcoming IAGLR Conferences

May 25–29, 2026

2026 IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA Joint Conference

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Most recent IAGLR Conference

June 2–6, 2025

IAGLR’s 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2026 IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA Joint Conference News

pencil_iconIAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Call for Abstracts is open!

November 14, 2025

We invite you to participate in the 2026 Joint Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a hybrid event. Seventy-seven sessions have been proposed to complement the theme Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. View the Call for Abstracts for details. Submission deadline is Friday, December 19, 2025.


Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

IAGLR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Our vision is of a peaceful world in which large lake ecosystems are valued and healthy; where these ecosystems inspire curiosity, awe, love and respect, and stewardship from all people. To achieve this vision, IAGLR is committed to a membership and leadership that reflect the diversity of all IAGLR constituencies by ensuring that our community provides a welcoming and inclusive environment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, and disability. We pledge to broaden participation by recruitment and outreach to individuals from diverse backgrounds and strive to remove the barriers to career progression at all stages of professional development.

Latest Jobs

Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Deadline: Until Filled

MSc Opportunity: Aquatic biogeochemistry of Lake Superior

Algoma University

Deadline: Feb 6, 2026

Lake Champlain Education & Outreach Steward

NEIWPCC

Deadline: Until Filled

Laboratory Technician

US Geological Survey - Great Lakes Science Center

Deadline: Until Filled

Great Lakes Benefactors

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Platinum
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Gold
International Joint Commission
Gold

We extend our sincere thanks to our Great Lakes Benefactors—organizations that demonstrate their dedication to large lake research through generous annual support of IAGLR. Their commitment plays a vital role in advancing our mission. Interested in joining this distinguished group? Learn more about becoming a Great Lakes Benefactor.