2009

52nd Annual Conference
Toledo, Ohio
May 18 - 22

Bridging Ecosystem and Public Health in the Great Lakes
Host: University of Toledo
Chair: Carol Stepien, University of Toledo

2008

51st Annual Conference
Peterborough, Ontario
May 19 - 23

Our Lakes, Our Community
Host: Trent University
Chair: Chris Metcalfe, Trent University

2007

50th Annual Conference
University Park, Pennsylvania
May 28 - Jun 1

Fifty Years of IAGLR (1957-2007): Past, Present and Future of Great Lakes Research
Host: Pennsylvania State University
Co-Chairs: Eric Obert, Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Hunter Carrick, Pennsylvania State University

2006

49th Annual Conference
Windsor, Ontario
May 22 - 26

The Changing Environment of the Great Lakes
Hosts: University of Windsor and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Co-Chairs: Timothy Johnson, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Lynda Corkum, University of Windsor

2005

48th Annual Conference
Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 23 - 27

Great Lakes Ecosystem Forecasting: Improving Understanding and Prediction
Host: University of Michigan
Co-Chairs: Stephen Brandt, NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and Thomas Johengen, CILER/University of Michigan

2004

47th Annual Conference
Waterloo, Ontario
May 24 - 28

Great Lakes Need Great Watersheds
Host: University of Waterloo
Co-Chairs: Robert Hecky, University of Waterloo and Ralph Smith, University of Waterloo

2003

46th Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
June 22 - 26

Global Threats to Large Lakes: Managing in an Environment of Instability and Unpredictability
Host: DePaul University
Co-Chairs: Marty Berg, Loyola University-Chicago and Marc Tuchman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office

2002

45th Annual Conference
Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 2 - 6

The Other Great Lakes
Host: University of Manitoba
Chair: David Mosscrop, University of Manitoba

2001

44th Annual Conference
Green Bay, Wisconsin
June 10 - 14

Great Lakes Science: Making it Relevant
Host: University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Co-Chairs: Vicki Harris, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay and Dave Dolan, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

2000

43rd Annual Conference
Cornwall, Ontario
May 21 - 26

Great Lakes, Great Rivers 2000: A Vision for Tomorrow
Host: St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Studies
Chair: David Lean, St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Studies

1999

42nd Annual Conference
Cleveland, Ohio

Host: Case Western Reserve University
Co-Chairs: Joe Koonce, Case Western Reserve University and Gerald Matisoff, Case Western Reserve University

1998

41st Annual Conference
Hamilton, Ontario

Host: McMaster University
Chair: Pat Chow-Fraser, McMaster University

1997

40th Annual Conference
Buffalo, New York

Hosts: Buffalo State College and University of Buffalo
Co-Chairs: Joseph V. DePinto, State University of New York at Buffalo and Stephen B. Brandt,

1996

39th Annual Conference
Mississauga, Ontario

Host: Erindale College, University of Toronto
Chair: W. Gary Sprules,

1995

38th Annual Conference
East Lansing, Michigan

Host: Michigan State University
Co-Chairs: David T. Long, Michigan State University and John Giesy, Michigan State University

1994

37th Annual Conference
Windsor, Ontario

Host: University of Windsor, Great Lakes Institute
Chair: G. D. Haffner,

1993

36th Annual Conference
Wisconsin

Hosts: St. Norbert College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District
Chair: John Kennedy,

1992

35th Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: University of Waterloo and The Water Network
Co-Chairs: Dave Barton, and Marie Sanderson,

1991

34th Annual Conference
New York

Hosts: State University of New York at Buffalo and New York Great Lakes Research Consortium
Co-Chairs: Ralph R. Rumer, and Joseph V. DePinto, State University of New York at Buffalo

1990

33rd Annual Conference
Ontario

Host: University of Windsor
Chair: G. D. Haffner,

1989

32nd Annual Conference
Minnesota

Hosts: University of Wisconsin-Madison and EPA-Duluth
Co-Chairs: A. Andren, and G. Glass,

1988

31st Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: McMaster University, National Water Research Institute,, Great Lakes Lab. Fisheries and Aquatic Sci., and IWD
Co-Chairs: M. Whittle, and F. Rosa,

1987

30th Annual Conference
Michigan

Hosts: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and NOAA/Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Co-Chairs: M. S. Evans, and B. S. Eadie,

1986

29th Annual Conference
Ontario

Host: University of Toronto-Scarborough
Chair: C. Nalewajko,

1985

28th Annual Conference
Wisconsin

Hosts: University of Wisconsin - Mil. and and Wisconsin Sea Grant
Co-Chairs: R.A. Ragotzkie, and D. Edgington,

1984

27th Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: Brock University (St. Catherines) and Canada Center for Inland Waters
Chair: J. Teresmae,

1983

26th Annual Conference
New York

Hosts: State University of New York at Oswego and New York Sea Grant Institute
Chair: J. Gannon,

1982

25th Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: Sea Lamprey Control Center, Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Dept. of Environment, and National Water Research Institute (Sault Ste. Marie)
Co-Chairs: J.R.M. Kelso, and J.J. Tibbles,

1981

24th Annual Conference
Ohio

Hosts: Ohio State University and Large Lakes Research Station, EPA
Co-Chairs: N.A. Thomas, and C. Herdendorf III,

1980

23rd Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: Queens University Kingston and Canada Center for Inland Waters, Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans
Co-Chairs: P. Sly, , R. Thomas, , and E. D. Ongley,

1979

22nd Annual Conference
New York

Host: State University of New York at Rochester (area colleges)
Chair: H. S. Forest,

1978

21st Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: University of Windsor and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Co-Chairs: J. Leach, and M. Sanderson, University of Windsor

1977

20th Annual Conference
Michigan

Hosts: N.O.A.A. and University of Michigan
Co-Chairs: C.L. Schelske, and A. Robertson,

1976

19th Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: University of Guelph and Ontario Ministry of Environment
Chair: J. C. Roff, University of Guelph

1975

18th Annual Conference
New York

Hosts: State University of New York at Albany and New York State Sea Grant Inst.
Chair: D. F. Squires, State University of New York @ Albany

1974

17th Annual Conference
Hamilton, Ontario

Hosts: Canada Centre for Inland Waters and McMaster University
Co-Chairs: J. R. Kramer, McMaster University and G. K. Rodgers, Canada Centre for Inland Waters

1973

16th Annual Conference
Ohio

Host: Ohio State University
Chair: C. Herdendorf III, Ohio State University

1972

15th Annual Conference
Wisconsin

Host: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Chair: R. A. Ragotzkie, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1971

14th Annual Conference
Ontario

Hosts: University of Toronto and Canada Centre for Inland Waters
Co-Chairs: J . P. Bruce, Canada Centre for Inland Waters and A. D. Misener, University of Toronto

1970

13th Annual Conference
New York

Hosts: State University College, Buffalo and Cornell Aeronautical Lab.
Co-Chairs: J. Neumaier, Cornell Aeronautical Lab. and R. A. Sweeney, State University College, Buffalo

1969

12th Annual Conference
Michigan

Hosts: University of Michigan and U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries
Chair: J. F. Carr, University of Michigan

1968

11th Annual Conference
Wisconsin

Host: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Chair: A. M. Beeton, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

1967

10th Annual Conference
Toronto, Ontario

Host: University of Toronto
Chair: A. D. Misener, University of Toronto

1966

9th Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois

Host: Illinois Institute of Technology
Chair: B. M. McCormac, Illinois Institute of Technology

1965

8th Annual Conference
Michigan

Host: University of Michigan
Chair: J. L. Hough, University of Michigan

1964

7th Annual Conference
Ontario

Host: University of Toronto
Chair: G. B. Langford, University of Toronto

1963

6th Annual Conference
Michigan

Hosts: University of Michigan and American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
Chair: D. C. Chandler, University of Michigan

1962

5th Annual Conference
Ontario

Host: University of Toronto
Chair: G. B. Lanford, University of Toronto

1961

4th Annual Conference
Michigan

Host: University of Michigan
Chair: C. F. Powers, University of Michigan

1959

3rd Annual Conference
Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 0 - 0

Present Status and Future Needs
Host: University of Michigan
Chair: J. C. Ayers, University of Michigan

1955

2nd Annual Conference
Michigan

Host: University of Michigan
Chair: F. K. Sparrow, University of Michigan

1953

1st Annual Conference
Douglas Lake, Michigan

The Upper Great Lakes
Host: University of Michigan
Chair: F. K. Sparrow, University of Michigan