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JGLR 34 (2) Online
Abstracts and full-text articles (PDFs) are now available online for JGLR 34, Number 2. Note that PDFs are available to the public through July 22, 2008; after that time, they are available by electronic subscription only. Check out the web releases for coverage of several of the articles, and view the table of contents for convenient access to the complete content. (6/23/08)

IAGLR Recognizes Members for Service
IAGLR annually awards Certificates of Appreciation to members for outstanding service to the Association. At the recent 51st Conference on Great Lakes Research, IAGLR recognized Leslie Collins, Chris D. Metcalfe, Patricia Chow-Fraser, Stephen R. Hensler, Christopher H. Marvin, and Matt F. Simcik for their contributions. (6/21/08)

Journal of Great Lakes Research Editors Recognized
IAGLR recognizes outstanding support of the review process for the Journal of Great Lakes Research by presenting select Associate Editors with the IAGLR Editor's Award. For their exceptional editorial work during 2007, Joseph C. Makarewicz and Martin A. Stapanian received the Editor's Award at the recent 51st Conference on Great Lakes Research. (6/21/08)

IAGLR Announces the Jack R. Vallentyne Award
Created in 2008, the Jack R. Vallentyne Award recognizes important and sustained efforts to inform and educate the public and policymakers on Great Lakes issues, thereby raising awareness and support for Great Lakes protection and restoration. The first award was posthumously presented to its namesake, long-time IAGLR member and environmental scientist and educator, John R. "Jack" Vallentyne (a.k.a. "Johnny Biosphere"). (6/21/08)

NCEAS Call for Proposals - Due July 14, 2008
The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis was initiated in 1995 to promote synthesis, analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration directed toward addressing important questions in ecology and allied disciplines. The Center seeks projects that address the development and testing of important ecological ideas and theories using existing data, cutting-edge analysis of ecological information, research on data access and use, use of sound science in policy and management decisions, and investigating sociological issues that pertain to the science of ecology. (6/19/08)

IAGLR Announces Best Student Paper and Poster from 2007 Conference
IAGLR congratulates Claudia Bustos (University of Windsor) and Elizabeth Craig (Columbia University) for winning the IAGLR-HYDROLAB Best Student Poster and Paper Awards from the 50th Conference on Great Lakes Research, respectively. (6/15/08)

2008 IAGLR Scholarship Winners Announced
IAGLR recognized several students for their outstanding research promise at the recent 51st Conference on Great Lakes Research. IAGLR Scholarship winners were Amanda Haponski (University of Toledo) and James Roberts (University of Michigan). The Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship was awarded to Jonathan Deroba (Michigan State University), and Meghan Proctor (University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point) received the Norman S. Baldwin Fisheries Science Scholarship. Congratulations to all scholarship winners! (6/15/08)

Notable Articles from the Journal of Great Lakes Research Recognized
The Chandler-Misener Award is presented annually to the author(s) of the peer-reviewed paper judged to be "most notable" based on originality, contribution, and presentation. The 2007 Chandler-Misener recipients were Robert Shuchmann, Anton Korosov, Charles Hatt, Dmitry Pozdnyakov, Jay Means, and Guy Meadows for their paper "Verification and application of a bio-optical algorithm for Lake Michigan using SeaWiFS: a 7-year inter-annual analysis" (JGLR 32:258-279). The 2008 winners were Dimitry Beletsky, Doran Mason, David Schwab, Edward Rutherford, John Janssen, David Clapp, and John Dettmers for their paper "Biophysical model of larval yellow perch advection and settlement in Lake Michigan" (JGLR 33:842-866). (6/15/08)

Dr. Joseph Leach Receives 2008 IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award
The IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes important and continued contributions to the field of Great Lakes research over a period of 20 years or more. At the recent 51st Conference on Great Lakes Research, Dr. Joseph Leach (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources) received the 2008 award, recognizing his career of sustained excellence conducting large lakes research. (6/15/08)

Dr. Gerald Matisoff Recognized for Contributions to IAGLR
IAGLR is pleased to announce that Dr. Gerald Matisoff (Case Western Reserve University) is the 2008 recipient of the Anderson-Everett Award for his continued contributions to the Association over a number of years. (6/15/08)

Great Lakes Restoration and the Threat of Global Warming - Report
A new report by the Great Lakes Coalition examines the impacts global warming will likely have on the Great Lakes. The report can be found at: http://www.healthylakes.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ how-global-warming-report-08.pdf (6/10/08)

IAGLR Welcomes Three New Board Members
Three new IAGLR Board of Directors members have begun terms of service as of May 21, 2008. Kristen DeVanna now serves as the new U. S. Student Board member, and Robert Heath and Joseph Makarewicz serve as regular Board members. (6/10/08)

News coverage of Robert F. Kennedy's Keynote at IAGLR 2008
Watch this news segment featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his keynote at IAGLR 2008. Courtesy CHEX News, Peterborough, Ontario. (6/4/08)

Scuttlebutt to the Skinny on the IAGLR Shinny
THE SHINNY: Team IAGLR USA played host Team IAGLR Canada at the Evinrude Centre, Peterborough Ontario to compete in an ice hockey match for the Defy Cup at the closing of the 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research. THE SKINNY: Two real referees kept this match fair: Jeff Hanna (Environment Canada) and Chris Williams (Trent University). Rules included a center line offside. Periods were 20 minutes long with the final 5 minutes played with stop-time. Team IAGLR USA roster: Hunter Carrick (PSU), Matt Cooper (GVSU), Brendan Hickie (Trent), Nicholas Mandrak (DFO), Mike McKay (BGSU), Gordon Paterson (Trent), Tim Pascoe (Env Can), Eric Sager (Trent), Alfred Sandstrom (Fiskeriverket, Sweden), Matthew Simcik (Univ. Minn), Donald Uzarski (CMU), and Coach George Bullerjahn (BGSU). Team IAGLR Canada roster: Jon Arnott (Trent), David Depew (Trent), Paul Helm (OME), Adam Houben (Waterloo), Victoria Jackson (Waterloo), Shannon LeBlond (Queens), David Moore (Env. Can.), Meghan Puchniak (Waterloo), John Struger (Env. Can.), Michael White (Trent), Henry Wilson (Trent), and Coach Michael Twiss (Clarkson). Some players from one nation played for another, in recognition of the facts that the waters of th e Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River system are equally unbound. National anthems were sung by Chris Metcalfe and special guest Betsy McGregor. Ms. McGregor dropped the puck at the ceremonial faceoff. Catherine Masson collected contributions to decide MVP (whichever team collected the most funds for the IAGLR Scholarship Fund had the duly purchased privilege to select the game Most Valuable Player). The game was watched by near three score fans. The first 3.5 minute of play was non-stop with several shots on net at each end of the rink. Team IAGLR CANADA went up 3-0 in the first period. Team IAGLR USA scored to make it 3-1 early in the second frame. McKay scored a natural hat trick (sans chapeaux) to tie the game at 4 early in the third period. With 1.5 minutes left to play and Team IAGLR USA trailing 6-4, Coach Bullerjahn made a brilliant move to pull the Team IAGLR USA goalie in favor of an extra skater. Nick Mandrak brought the game to 6-5 with 30 seconds left to play. The final seconds were marked by frantic play in Team IAGLR Canada’s end until the puck was finally sent to the boards to end this closely contested inaugural match in favour of the host nation. The Defy Cup, donated by Clarkson University President Anthony Collins, was presented to Team IAGLR Canada and accepted by MVP Paul Helm. A contribution of $344.63 was made on behalf of IAGLR Hockey fans, supporters, players, and coaches to the IAGR Scholarship Fund. THE SCUTTLEBUTT: Ice time on a Tuesday evening at IAGLR 2009 in Toledo, Ohio is in the works to get even more fans and skaters involved. Make plans to be there - and consider donating to the IAGLR Scholarship Fund! (6/2/08)

Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Key messages for decision makers from Michigan State University conference
Michigan State University has held two recent conferences on “Climate Change in the Great Lakes: Decision Making Under Uncertainty,” with diverse attendees including researchers, decision makers, educators, activists, businesspeople, and citizens. During the conferences, participants identified key messages for decision makers: areas where there is consensus or at least very broad agreement. These key messages relate to (a) effects of climate change in the region, (b) ways of making climate-related decisions given uncertainty, (c) research needs, and (d) prescriptions for action. The report summarizing them is available at: http://www.environment.msu.edu/climatechange/2008/CC-key_messages.pdf. More information -- including conference presentations – is available at www.environment.msu.edu/climatechange (6/2/08)

Call for Papers - Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference
The 69th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference will be held December 14-17, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. Beginning in early July, abstracts for contributed papers and posters may be submitted online at www.2008mwfwc.com. (6/1/08)

IAGLR Hockey 2008 UPDATE
At this year’s IAGLR Conference in Peterborough, Ontario, a hockey challenge took place: Canada versus United States. Ice time was reserved at the Evinrude Centre from 3-5 pm, Friday May 23. A nominal fee was collected from each player and coaching staff to go towards a donation to the IAGLR Scholarship fund. A special thank you is extended to Michael Twiss for organizing this successful event! (5/27/08)

IAGLR 09 Flyer Available
Mark you calendar for the 52nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes, May 18-22, 2009 at the University of Toledo. Feel free to download the conference flyer and circulate to interested parties. (5/18/08)

Sam Speck Appointment Gives IJC Full Complement of Commissioners
Sam Speck has been appointed by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as one of the three U.S. members of the International Joint Commission (IJC). Under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty, the IJC prevents and resolves disputes between the United States and Canada over the waters they share and pursues the common good of both countries as an independent and objective advisor to the two governments. Among other matters, the IJC is currently studying whether and how water levels on the Great Lakes might be more effectively managed. With the appointment of Pierre Trépanier to the Canadian Section in April, the IJC now has a full compliment of six Commissioners in place. More information about the IJC is available at www.ijc.org. (5/18/08)

Last Call for Abstracts: IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management
On 15-18 October 2008, in Thessaloniki, Greece, the IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management will be held. The conference organizers, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, UNESCO Chair INWEB, UNESCO-IHP, SAHRA and IGRAC, would like to announce the last call for abstracts to be submitted for the symposium. (5/18/08)

Second Preparatory Meeting on the Third World Water Development Report
From April 19th until the 25th, the second preparatory meeting, or “Integration Meeting,” for the Third World Water Development Report (WWDR-3) took place at the Villa La Colombella in Perugia, Italy, the new headquarters of the WWAP Secretariat. During the meeting, contributors, writers, members of the Technical Advisory Committee, co-chairs of Expert Groups, members of UN-Water and other participants involved in the development of the report discussed draft chapters and their integration. Conclusions and recommendations of the WWDR-3 were also addressed. Please see WWAP’s website for more information on the outcomes of the meeting. (5/18/08)

NY Times Highlights Long-term Monitoring on Lake Baikal
In a recent New York Times article, monitoring efforts by Russian scientists for over 60 years were highlighted, particularly stressing the importance of such data for research efforts. Check out the full article on the largest lake in the world. (5/18/08)

Program and Abstract Books Available Online
The IAGLR 2008 program and abstract books will be available to attendees on a flash drive and in PDF for download from this site. Registrants will also receive a print version of the program book. [Download Program | Download Abstracts] (5/8/08)

IAGLR Conference and Kennedy on TV News
Watch this news segment featuring the upcoming IAGLR Conference and keynote by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Courtesy CHEX News, Peterborough, Ontario. (4/28/08)

Call for Abstracts for Submerged Lands Management Conference
You're invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the 27th Annual International Submerged Lands Management Conference. The Great Lakes Commission will host the event, to be held October 26-28, 2008, in Traverse City, Michigan. Abstract deadline is July 1, 2008. (4/28/08)

Ballast Legislation Passes House as Part of Coast Guard Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives made a huge step in protecting our waters from aquatic invaders today by passing legislation that ensures no living species will be discharged from ballast water tanks of ocean-going vessels. The legislation is Title V of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 (H.R. 2830) and requires installation of technology meeting current International Maritime Organization ballast discharge standards by as early as next year. Ships would then be required to begin installing treatment equipment in 2012 to meet a more rigorous standard that is one hundred times more stringent than the international standard. (4/24/08)

JGLR 33, Special Issue 3 Online
Abstracts and full-text articles (PDFs) are now available online for JGLR 33, Special Issue 3. Note that PDFs are available to the public through 4/30/08; after that time, they are available by electronic subscription only. Check out the web releases for coverage of several of the articles, and view the table of contents for convenient access to the complete content. (4/8/08)

The Economics of Banning Ocean Freighters in the Great Lakes
A Muskegon Chronicle article considers a study indicating that the banning of ocean freighters (a.k.a. "salties") from the Great Lakes could create jobs while slowing the introduction of new exotic species. (3/26/08)

20 Years After Zebra Mussel Invasion
Great Lakes United takes a look at twenty years of living with zebra mussels. Additional information on zebra mussels can be found at: http://www.glu.org/english/invasive_species/zebramussel/index.htm (3/20/08)

Multi-State Research Grant Will Focus on Deadly Fish Virus
The Great Lakes Fishery Trust announced a $750,000 grant to address viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), a deadly viral disease in fish. Researchers from multiple universities and government agencies hope to provide resource managers in the Great Lakes region with new tools and information to better understand, predict, and manage the threat posed by this fatal disease. (2/14/08)

President's Proposed Fiscal 2009 Spending Plan Released
The President's proposed fiscal 2009 spending plan released this week could shortchange efforts to clean up the Great Lakes. Federal spending for Great Lakes water quality programs and budgets for agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, the Great Lakes Commission, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory could face substantial reductions. (2/12/08)

Aquatic Invasive Species Stakeholder Meeting
The Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) is hosting a stakeholder meeting, Michigan's Call to Action on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan to discuss the economic and environmental challenges facing the state of Michigan in regards to AIS. This meeting is intended to bring together stakeholders with a vested interest and/or concern for AIS prevention and control in the Great Lakes and Michigan waters including environmental organizations, affected industry, riparians, anglers, boaters, resource managers, researchers, and other interested individuals to discuss emerging threats, ongoing challenges, economic and ecological impacts, current efforts, management gaps, and needed actions. Advance registration is required. To register visit www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, then select *Upcoming Workshops.* For more information, contact Emily Finnell of the Office of Great Lakes at finnelle@michigan.gov. (2/5/08)

Student Applications Being Accepted for the IAGLR-OMNR Student Travel Award
Applications are now being accepted for IAGLR-OMNR Student Travel Awards to attend IAGLR's 51st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research during May 19-23, 2008, at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Students may be reimursed up to $150 U.S. for conference travel costs. Applications are being accepted until April 1, 2008. See the regulations and application procedures for further information. (1/30/08)

Great Lakes' Lower Water Levels Propel a Cascade of Hardships
The Washington Post examines the hardships brought to Great Lakes states due to decreased Great Lakes water levels. (1/28/08)

Availability of On-line ANS database (GLANSIS)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces the activation of the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS), a “one-stop” information source for established nonindigenous aquatic species in the Great Lakes. GLANSIS is operated by NOAA as a Great Lakes node of the USGS national NAS database – allowing access to enhanced features and search capacity for Great Lakes-specific invasive species information while seamlessly linking to the national database. GLANSIS currently contains full profiles and distribution maps for more than 70% of the 185 nonindigenous aquatic species in the database (most exceptions being vascular wetland plants). (1/22/08)

ESF Introduces Grad Programs in Environmental Studies
SYRACUSE - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has established two new graduate programs (MS and MPS) in environmental studies. These programs focus on the social and policy dimensions of environmental issues, and take an interdisciplinary approach to solving environmental problems. Both graduate programs offer unique blends of social science, humanities and physical science, and allow students to take a hands-on approach to developing their own personal curriculum. For further information about the environmental studies graduate programs, visit http://www.esf.edu/es/graduate.htm. (1/22/08)

Prey Fish Dwindling in Lake Michigan
The federal government's annual lakewide prey fish survey shows the volume of prey fish in Lake Michigan has dropped by half while the volume of invasive mussels has ballooned. (1/14/08)

Lake Levels May Fall to Uncharted Territory
Scientists were recently quoted in an article published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel regarding the low water levels in the Great Lakes. (1/7/08)

Algae Toxins Can Spread Through Air
The Muskegon Chronicle reports that recent research by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control suggests boat traffic can release toxins in algae into the air. (1/7/08)

Scientists see trouble ahead for big lakes
The Muskegon Chronicle covers IAGLR's 50th annual conference, stating that "the Great Lakes have made a dramatic recovery since the 1950s but face new, vexing problems that are fundamentally changing the world's largest source of fresh surface water." (6/8/07)

Quaggas out-muscling Big Lake's food chain
Coverage of IAGLR's 50th annual conference in the Muskegon Chronicle discusses quagga mussels' impact on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. (6/8/07)

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