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IAGLR offers $10,000 in Student Scholarships!
Masters and PhD students have until March 15th to submit applications to various scholarships, including: IAGLR Scholarship ($2,000), Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship ($2,000), and Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship ($6,000). View the Scholarship guidelines (2/8/10)

IAGLR Hockey 2010
The IAGLR Hockey “Lessons from the Past – Solutions for the Future” 2010 Defy Cup Challenge between Team IAGLR Canada hosting IAGLR Team USA will take place at De La Salle College Arena, 141 Farnham Avenue, Toronto, ONT M4V 1H7 on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Cost per player will be approximately $30. If you are interested in playing, send an email note to Michael Twiss (mtwiss@clarkson.edu) stating your nationality and preferred playing position. We create the teams with the intention of maximizing the skill equality. A nominal fee is assessed for each player and coaching staff to go towards the cash prize for the winning team, who then have the honor/honour of donating it to the IAGLR Scholarship fund. See last year’s game results here. (2/1/10)

Official Release of the 2010 State of the Strait Report
The "State of the Strait Ecological Benefits of Habitat Modification 2010" report is now officially available. The document summarizes the proceedings of the 2009 State of the Strait Conference, held at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario on April 28, 2009. It can be accessed at www.stateofthestrait.org (1/29/10)

Great Lakes Fishery Commission Special Call For Proposals
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) is making a special out-of-cycle solicitation of research pre-proposals to further restoration of native fish, to use the new Great Lakes acoustic telemetry observing system, and to improve the understanding of chemosensory signals in the sea lamprey. Pre-proposals are to be submitted online at: http://research.glfc.org/Pre_Proposal/login.cfm. Pre-proposals are to be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM EST, Friday, February 26, 2010. Further instructions and pre-proposal templates can be found within the commission's website. (1/29/10)

Eco-Comedy Video Competition ($1,000 Prize)
This contest is open to anyone who prepares a short, funny video for YouTube which communicates a clear message that strongly motivates a specific behavior change (e.g., driving a fuel efficient car, turning down thermostats, or donating to a conservation cause). Submissions are due March 1, 2010, and the winner will receive a $1,000 prize. (1/27/10)

IAGLR 2010 sets new record
The 53rd Conference on Great Lakes Research promises to be an exciting meeting. Over 650 abstracts were submitted. This is a new record for the conference and the organizing committee thanks the session chairs and contributors. Authors can review the Presenters Calendar for further key date information (1/25/10)

Call for Nominations for the John R. "Jack" Vallentyne Award
This IAGLR Outreach Award recognizes individuals or groups of individuals for their contributions to informing and educating the public and policymakers on regional and global Great Lakes scientific issues. For further details on how to nominate, please refer to our News Release (1/21/10)

IAGLR '10 Hockey (Toronto, Ont. Canada)
Yeah, the 2010 Winter Olympics provide a chance for you to watch international hockey but IAGLR Hockey 2010 gives you the chance to participate in winning the Defy Cup in international hockey! And to make you feel even better, the proceeds from this game go to support the IAGLR Scholarship Fund. If you are interested in participating in what is billed to be yet another exciting hockey match please contact: Michael Twiss, mtwiss@clarkson.edu, 315-268-2359. (12/11/09)

IAGLR Call for 2012 Conference Site Proposals
IAGLR is currently soliciting Canadian bids to host IAGLR 2012. Consider holding the prestigous Conference on Great Lakes Research at YOUR university or professional facility! For more information please contact Bob Heath, Conference Committee Chair, via office@iaglr.org (12/4/09)

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Proposals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Call for Proposals in furtherance of President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative announced in February 2009. Proposals from eligible entities for grants and cooperative agreements to be awarded pursuant to a portion of the $475 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative included in Public Law 111-88 are due January 29, 2010. (11/30/09)

Great Lakes Fishery Commission Call For Proposals
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission has released its call for proposals for both its Fishery Research (http://www.glfc.org/research/FisheryDesc.php) and its Sea Lamprey Research (http://www.glfc.org/research/sldesc.php) Programs. One-page pre-proposals are to be submitted electronically by 11:59PM January 15, 2010. Visit the commission's website for more details. (11/30/09)

JGLR 35(4) Now Online
The latest issue of the journal is now on ScienceDirect. Members log in here, nonmembers visit here. (11/18/09)

Chicago canal to be poisoned to stop Asian carp
Early next month, more than 200 people are expected to participate in a two-day, $1.5 million project to poison nearly 6 miles of canal just southwest of Chicago in preparation for scheduled electric barrier maintenance. Read the full story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel online. (11/17/09)

Congress Approves Great Lakes Restoration Funding
Congress late Thursday approved President Barack Obama's plan to spend $475 million next year on programs to restore the Great Lakes, the first installment in what is expected to be a multiyear restoration plan. Read the full story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel online. (11/2/09)

Zebra Mussels Invade Isle Royale
Zebra mussels have invaded Isle Royale in Lake Superior, according to Park Service officials. Concern is raised because the island contains one of the largest remaining populations of native mussels in its small lakes. A Duluth News Tribune article explains more. (9/22/09)

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