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IAGLR 2024 registration is open!

Mar 19, 2024

Join us May 20–24 in Windsor for the 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. A great program is in store with four days of scientific sessions and speakers centered around our theme Shared Lakes: One Water, One Health. Early bird rates through April 2. Register today for best rates! Hotel block at Caesars Windsor through April 19.

IAGLR 2024 registration is open!


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Winter Lakes Letter looks at human health and large lakes

Feb 28, 2024

The Winter 2024 issue of Lakes Letter is now available! Dive into several fascinating topics related to human health and large lakes:

  • Cyanobacterial blooms in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria: Lessons for Western Lake Erie? by George Bullerjahn
  • Advancing molecular technologies and microbial water quality assessment in the Great Lakes Basin by Thomas A. Edge & Joan B. Rose
  • Reframing the process for fish consumption advisories by Mary-Claire Buell, Ruth Duncan, Emily Miceli & Jessica Pauze
  • One Water, One Health: Investigating antimicrobial resistance in Great Lakes by Thomas Reid & Jordyn Broadbent
  • Risk, Uncertainty, Action: Navigating PFAS and other contaminants of emerging concern by Amanpreet Kohli, Carolyn Foley & Sarah Zack

We also honor Ronald Hites, who passed away in January. Also discover the latest news from IAGLR, learn about the new research facility planned on Lake Huron, and get to know more about NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, an IAGLR Great Lakes Benefactor. As always, we celebrate the good news of existing members and welcome our new ones, including Christine Atuhaire and Katie Rousseau profiled in this issue.

Winter Lakes Letter looks at human health and large lakes


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JGLR call for papers on Great Lakes connecting waters

Feb 12, 2024

You're invited to submit a paper for a special section of the Journal of Great Lakes Research titled “Great Lakes Connecting Waters."  Submissions will be accepted June 1–September 1, 2024. View the Call for Papers for details.


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JGLR call for papers on coastal processes

Aug 28, 2023

An upcoming issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research will feature a special section titled “Great Lakes Coastal Processes.” Please view the Call for Papers to see about contributing to this issue, open for submission October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024.


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Run for the IAGLR Board of Directors

Feb 13, 2024

Are you an IAGLR member interested in serving on the IAGLR Board of Directors or know someone who should? We're seeking candidates for the following positions:

  • Secretary
  • International regular member
  • International student member
  • U.S. student member

View the Call for Nominations for details and submit your nomination package online by Friday, March 15.


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Journal kicks off its 50th year with issue 50(1)

Feb 2, 2024

We are pleased to announce the Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 50, Issue 1 is now online.This issue covers a range of topics such as sandstone sea caves, sediment records from Lake Nipissing, urban municipal water use, microplastics, species distribution models, and more. We invite you to explore the latest research on large lakes.

Journal kicks off its 50th year with issue 50(1)


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IAGLR 2024 Call for Abstracts - Deadline extended to Jan 22!

Jan 11, 2024

You're in luck! We've extended the deadline until Monday, January 22 to submit an abstract to present at the 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. The conference will be held May 20–24, 2024, in Windsor, Ontario, as a hybrid event. Fifty-two sessions have been proposed to complement the theme Shared Lakes: One Water, One Health. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. View the Call for Abstracts for details. Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far. It's shaping up to be another great conference!

IAGLR 2024 Call for Abstracts - Deadline extended to Jan 22!


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IAGLR welcomes new communication coordinator

Jan 11, 2024

Join us in welcoming Nicole Wood as our new communication coordinator. Wood spent her undergrad and grad school years at Central Michigan University, where she led teams of students on the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program. While in school, she developed her science communication skills, which resulted in multiple #scicomm adventures. These include Scicomm Monday, where she interviewed scientists from around the world. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Wood felt called to use her scicomm skills to help improve public health communications—a task that is still ongoing through her work at the Michigan Public Health Institute. Wood is excited to be back championing #GreatLakesSci in a more formalized role and can’t wait to catch up with familiar faces at #IAGLR24.

IAGLR welcomes new communication coordinator


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IAGLR presents brief on pollution management to House of Commons committee in Canada

Dec 15, 2023

IAGLR was invited to appear as a witness before the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of the House of Commons in Canada to address pollution management. Our brief, now available online, provides five recommendations for the Great Lakes centered on nutrients, contaminants of emerging concern, and microplastics.  


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JGLR 49(6) online; special section on African Great Lakes

Dec 12, 2023

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 49, Issue 6 is now online. The issue features a special section titled Advancing Africa's Great Lakes Freshwater Research edited by Ted Lawrence, Lauren Chapman, Robert Hecky, Cyprian Katongo, and R. Michael McKay.

JGLR 49(6) online; special section on African Great Lakes


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IAGLR 2024 Call for Abstracts

Dec 8, 2023

We invite you to take part in IAGLR's 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. The conference will be held May 20–24, 2024, in Windsor, Ontario, as a hybrid event. Fifty-two sessions have been proposed to complement the theme Shared Lakes: One Water, One Health. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. View the Call for Abstracts for details. Submission deadline is January 12, 2024.

IAGLR 2024 Call for Abstracts


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IAGLR 2024 sponsor, exhibitor & ad opportunities

Dec 7, 2023

Interested in visibility for your organization? Check out the IAGLR 2024 Conference Prospectus for all the details on sponsoring, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities!

IAGLR 2024 sponsor, exhibitor & ad opportunities


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Fall Lakes Letter looks at plastics in large lakes

Nov 28, 2023

The Fall 2023 issue of Lakes Letter is out! The following feature articles explore various aspects of plastics in large lakes:

  • Plastic pollution: A full life-cycle issue by Sherri Mason
  • Developing frameworks for monitoring and assessing the ecological risk of microplastics in the Laurentian Great Lakes by Eden Hataley, Karen Kidd, Chelsea Rochman & Rebecca Rooney
  • Clean Shores, Great Lakes: Preventing microplastics from entering the African Great Lakes through citizen science cleanups by Bahati Mayoma, Conrad Sparks & Farhan Khan
  • A ripple effect caused by a science-arts-cultural collaboration: Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes watershed by Patricia Corcoran, Kirsty Robertson, Kelly Jazvac & Sara Belontz

You'll also find several research briefs on plastics, and news from IAGLR and the community. As always, we are happy to celebrate the accomplishments of existing members and welcome our new ones, including profiles of Heather Dettman, Harris Phiri, and Lisa Sonnenburg.

Fall Lakes Letter looks at plastics in large lakes


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Share your thoughts on Lakes Letter

Nov 28, 2023

After nearly two years of publishing Lakes Letter, we would like to ask you how we're doing. Please take a few moments to provide your feedback via a brief survey by December 8. We appreciate your input!


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Call for Nominations: Bower Award & Prize for Achievement in Science

Nov 15, 2023

Theme: Ecosystem Restoration.  Prize: $250,000 US and 14 karat gold medal.  Deadline: Intent to nominate Feb 29, 2024, completed nomination: Mar 31, 2024. The Franklin Institute seeks nominations of individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the development of policies and approaches that promote ecosystem restoration and mitigate ecosystem degradation. For nominating instructions: fi.edu/awards/call-for-nominations


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Call for Proposals - Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Nov 6, 2023

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s FY2025 Call for Proposals is now open on the GLFC website. Visit glfc.org/call-for-proposals.php for more information on the Call for Proposals and the submission process. Please distribute broadly to anyone you believe may be interested in the research programs or any of this year’s special call topics. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting two informational webinars to highlight the specific research needs for the Fishery and Sea Lamprey research programs and to engage with potential applicants around the Great Lakes basin and beyond. We encourage interested applicants to join the webinars to learn more; more details included below and on the website. Fishery Research Program: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:00 EST. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcOiprzsiHdUh4a8JdfjnQ6QVaxqpqz5h Sea Lamprey Research Program: Monday, November 27, 2023, at 12:00 EST. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc-CvqTssEtSFhgJTO-wro8NLWXiyQNsl


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IAGLR seeks communication coordinator; deadline November 6

Oct 15, 2023

Join the IAGLR team! We're looking for a communication coordinator to enhance our communication efforts, engage with our valued members and stakeholders, and manage awards and scholarships. Interested? View the job description to learn more. Apply by November 6 to ensure consideration


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JGLR 49(5) online; special section on Lake Erie hypoxia

Oct 13, 2023

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 49, Issue 5 is now online. The issue features a special section titled Status and approaches to assess Lake Erie Central Basin hypoxia edited by R. Michael McKay, Craig Stow, Casey Godwin, and Paris Collingsworth.


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IAGLR 2024 Call for Sessions open

Sep 18, 2023

The Call for Sessions is open for the hybrid 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research! The deadline to submit is Friday, October 20. Help shape the conference & join us May 20–24 in Windsor, Ontario.

IAGLR 2024 Call for Sessions open


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Apply for a scholarship by December 1

Aug 29, 2023

Each year, IAGLR awards the following scholarships to students showing great promise early in their research careers. To apply, view the Regulations and Application Procedures for each scholarship linked below. Deadline is December 1.

Apply for a scholarship by December 1


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Lakes Letter looks at legal frameworks and water

Aug 29, 2023

The Summer 2023 issue of Lakes Letter is out! In it, we take a look at two fascinating legal frameworks and their approach to water: the Rights of Nature and the Public Trust Doctrine. The lead authors on both are two of our inaugural Large Lake Champion Award winners. We are pleased to share their thoughts with you. Also read up on recent court and policy decisions in Canada and the United States, and actions at the global level. You'll also find member news and the latest from the association—from feedback on the IAGLR 2023 conference, to ways you can get involved in the months ahead. And check out the news about Crawford Lake. Could it be the "golden spike" to mark a new epoch? This and more in the summer 2023 issue. Enjoy! 

Lakes Letter looks at legal frameworks and water


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JGLR 49(4) online

Aug 23, 2023

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 49, Issue 4 is now online.

JGLR 49(4) online


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2022 Annual Report available

Aug 11, 2023

We are pleased to share with you our 2022 Annual Report! Its theme is "A Year of Resilience and Transformation." Enjoy this look back to a year that saw IAGLR create and fill the new position of executive director, develop a new funding strategy, move forward with plans to host an in-person 2023 conference despite lingering pandemic challenges, and broaden its relevance to a larger audience.

2022 Annual Report available


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IAGLR 2024 sponsor, exhibitor & ad opportunities

Jun 27, 2023

Each year, IAGLR's Conference on Great Lakes Research receives generous support from agencies, organizations, and businesses. We look forward to your generosity in making IAGLR 2024 a great success! Visit the site to learn about opportunities to support the annual conference and gain visibility for your organization:

IAGLR 2024 sponsor, exhibitor & ad opportunities


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IAGLR 2024 website opens

Jun 27, 2023

Join us in Windsor, Ontario, for IAGLR's 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, scheduled for May 20–24, 2024. Gather with colleagues old and new to explore our theme Shared Lakes: One Water, One Health. The Call for Sessions will go out this fall, so start thinking about what you'd like to see at the conference. Visit the site to learn about opportunities to sponsor and exhibit at the conference. We hope to see you there!

IAGLR 2024 website opens


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JGLR 49.s1 online; focus on bridging knowledge systems

Jun 20, 2023

Bridging Indigenous and non-Indigenous Knowledge Systems, a special issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research, is now available, all open-access online at https://bit.ly/jglr49s1. Thanks to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for sponsoring this issue.

JGLR 49.s1 online; focus on bridging knowledge systems


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Bridging Indigenous knowledge systems and western science to protect the Great Lakes

Jun 20, 2023

For the past several years, IAGLR has been bringing together Indigenous and western scientists to co-determine how best to work with one another for the good of the lakes and those who rely on them. Now IAGLR is pleased to offer two new resources that have emerged from this collaboration with an Indigenous Nation, a university research group, a provincial government, and an international treaty organization—a special journal issue and recordings from a conference session on bridging knowledge systems.


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Boehme named new GLOS CEO

Jun 6, 2023

Congratulations to former IAGLR Board Member Jennifer Boehme for being named CEO of the Great Lakes Observing System. Boehme, currently co-chair of both the IAGLR IDEA+ Committee and Investment Committee, will start her posiiton in August. She currently works as an environmental scientist at the International Joint Commission. Read more.


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JGLR 49(3) online

Jun 5, 2023

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 49, Issue 3 is now online.

JGLR 49(3) online


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JGLR call for papers on Lake Superior

May 16, 2023

You're invited to submit a paper for a special section of the Journal of Great Lakes Research titled “Lake Superior: Current conditions, trends, and emerging threats." Submissions will be accepted July 1, 2023–January 30, 2024. View the Call for Papers for details.


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Patricia Chow-Fraser honored with IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award

May 12, 2023

The International Association for Great Lakes Research honored Patricia Chow-Fraser yesterday evening with its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award—the association's highest accolade. Presented at IAGLR’s 66th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, the award recognizes important and continued contributions to the field of Great Lakes research over a period of 20 years or more. Chow-Fraser, a leading coastal wetlands scientist, is a professor of biology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Patricia Chow-Fraser honored with IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award


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Great Lakes science leaders honored

May 12, 2023

The International Association for Great Lakes Research honored several professionals this week for their contributions to IAGLR and large lake science. The following awards were presented at the association’s 66th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Toronto.


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Student freshwater scientists honored at research conference

May 11, 2023

The International Association for Great Lakes Research recognized talented student scientists for their contributions to large lake science. The following awards were announced this week at the association’s 66th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Toronto.


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Freshwater Scientists to meet in Toronto May 8–12

May 8, 2023

IAGLR's 66th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research kicks off today! More than 700 freshwater researchers from the Great Lakes region and beyond will gather in downtown Toronto, this week.


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IAGLR Board Election - Vote by April 14, 2023

Mar 29, 2023

IAGLR members, please cast your vote for new members of the IAGLR Board of Directors! View the slate of candidates and vote by Friday, April 14. Each eligible member was sent an email today with a link to their ballot. If you didn't get yours, please check your spam folder. If you're not eligible to vote, renew your membership by early next week so that you can vote!


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JGLR 49(2) online

Mar 27, 2023

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 49, Issue 2 is now online.

JGLR 49(2) online


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IAGLR 2023 presentation guidelines posted

Mar 22, 2023

Presenting at the IAGLR 2023 conference in Toronto? Please review guidelines for oral and poster presentations for important information.


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IAGLR 2023 registration is open!

Mar 10, 2023

We're excited to gather at our first in-person IAGLR conference in four years! IAGLR 2023 will have three fantastic plenary speakers, eight concurrent sessions, and a poster session filled with great science There will be plenty of networking opportunities, along with workshops and field trips, exhibits, and favorite traditions like the presentation of awards and scholarships. And yes, there will be hockey! Check it out and plan to join us in Toronto, May 8-12! Virtual registration options available. Early bird rates through March 31! Hotel block through April 7. Register today!

IAGLR 2023 registration is open!


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JGLR 49(1) online; special section on Lake of the Woods

Feb 17, 2023

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 49, Issue 1 is now online. The issue features a special section titled Lake of the Woods – Five Years of Research (2016-2021) edited by Reza Valipour, Catherine Eimers, Arthur Zastepa, Mark Edlund, Adam Heathcote, and Jesse Anderson.

JGLR 49(1) online; special section on Lake of the Woods


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Seeking candidates for IAGLR Board - Due March 17

Feb 16, 2023

Interested in serving on the IAGLR Board of Directors or know someone who should? We're seeking candidates for the following positions:

  • Canadian regular member
  • U.S. regular member
  • Canadian student member

View the Call for Nominations and submit your nomination package online by March 17.


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