Past Conferences on Great Lakes Research

2020s

68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
June 2–6, 2025
Creating Great Lakes Resilience
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Host: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Sciences
Co-chairs: Rebecca Klaper and Harvey Bootsma
Abstract Book | Program Book | Interactive Program

67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
May 20-24, 2024
Shared Lakes: One Water, One Health
Windsor, Ontario
Host: University of Windsor Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research
Co-chairs: Michael McKay, Catherine Febria, and Carol Miller
Abstract Book | Program Book | Interactive Program

66th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
May 8-12, 2023
Adapting to Climate Change
Toronto, Ontario
Host: Toronto Area Conservation Authority
Co-chairs: Calvin Hitch and Tim Johnson
Abstract Book | Program Book

65th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research - IAGLR 2022
May 14-20, 2022
Part of the 2022 Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting
Grand Rapids, Michigan

64th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research - IAGLR 2021 Virtual
May 17-21, 2021
Bridging: Knowledges • Seven Generations • Land to Lake.
Online (originally scheduled for Houghton, Michigan)
Host: Michigan Technological University
Co-chairs: Noel Urban, Judith Perlinger and Gordon Paterson
Program Book | Abstract Book

63rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research - IAGLR 2020 Virtual
June 9-11, 2020
2020: Focusing on the Future
Online (originally scheduled for Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Host: IISD Experimental Lakes Area
Co-chairs: Matthew McCandless and Scott Higgins
Abstract Book

2010s

62nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
June 10-14, 2019
Large Lakes Research: Connecting People & Ideas
Brockport, New York
Host: The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Co-chairs: Jim Haynes and Joe Makarewicz
Program Book | Proceedings

61st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
June 18-22, 2018
Great Science for Tomorrow's Solutions
Toronto, Ontario
Host: University of Toronto Scarborough
Co-chairs: George Arhonditsis and Mathew Wells
Program Book | Proceedings

60th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
From Cities to Farms: Shaping Great Lakes Ecosystems
Detroit, Michigan
May 15-19, 2017
Host: Michigan Sea Grant, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University
Co-Chairs: Jim Diana (UM) and Donna Kashian (WSU)
Abstract Book | Program Book | Conference Recap

59th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes Solutions: Integrating Across Disciplines & Scales
Guelph, Ontario
June 6 - 10, 2016
Host: University of Guelph
Site Chair: Josef Ackerman
Abstract Book | Program Book

58th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
New Views New Tools
Burlington, Vermont
May 25 - 29, 2015
Host: University of Vermont
Site Co-Chairs: J. Ellen Marsden and Jason Stockwell
Abstract Book | Program Book

57th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ecosystem in Transition
Hamilton, Ontario
May 26 - 30, 2014
Host: McMaster University
Site Chair: Patricia Chow-Fraser
Abstract Book | Program Book

56th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes Restoration and Resiliency
West Lafayette, Indiana
June 2 - 6, 2013
Hosts: Purdue University and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Site Co-Chairs: Tomas Hook (Purdue) and Brian Miller (IISG)
Abstract Book | Program Book

55th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
From Greatest Lakes flow mighty Rivers
Cornwall, Ontario
May 14 - 18, 2012
Host: St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences and Queen's University
Site Co-Chairs: Jeff Ridal (SLRIES), Peter Hodson (QU), and Linda Campbell (QU)
Abstract Book | Program Book

54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Big Lakes - Big World
Duluth, Minnesota
May 30 - Jun 3, 2011
Host: University of Minnesota Duluth
Site Co-Chairs: Randall Hicks and Stephanie Guildford
Abstract Book | Program Book

53rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Lessons from the past, Solutions for the future
Toronto, Ontario
May 17 - 21, 2010
Host: University of Toronto
Site Co-Chairs: Miriam Diamond (UT) and Paul Helm (Ontario Ministry of the Environment)
Abstract Book | Program Book

2000s

52nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Bridging Ecosystems & Environmental Health across our Great Lakes
Toledo, Ohio
May 18 - 22, 2009
Host: University of Toledo
Site Chair: Carol Stepien
Abstract Book | Program Book

51st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Our Lakes, Our Community
Peterborough, Ontario
May 19 - 23, 2008
Host: Trent University
Site Chair: Chris Metcalfe

50th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Fifty Years of IAGLR (1957-2007): Past, Present and Future of Great Lakes Research
University Park, Pennsylvania
May 28 - Jun 1, 2007
Host: Pennsylvania State University
Site Co-Chairs: Hunter Carrick (PSU) and Eric Obert (Pennsylvania Sea Grant)

49th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
The Changing Environment of the Great Lakes
Windsor, Ontario
May 22 - 26, 2006
Hosts: University of Windsor and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Site Co-Chairs: Lynda Corkum (UW) and Timothy Johnson (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)

48th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes Ecosystem Forecasting: Improving Understanding and Prediction
Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 23 - 27, 2005
Host: University of Michigan
Site Co-Chairs: Thomas Johengen (CILER/University of Michigan) and Stephen Brandt (NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory)

47th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes Need Great Watersheds
Waterloo, Ontario
May 24 - 28, 2004
Host: University of Waterloo
Site Co-Chairs: Ralph Smith and Robert Hecky

46th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Global Threats to Large Lakes: Managing in an Environment of Instability and Unpredictability
Chicago, Illinois
June 22 - 26, 2003
Host: DePaul University
Site Co-Chairs: Marc Tuchman (U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office) and Marty Berg (Loyola University-Chicago)

45th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
The Other Great Lakes
Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 2 - 6, 2002
Host: University of Manitoba
Site Chair: David Mosscrop

44th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes Science: Making it Relevant
Green Bay, Wisconsin
June 10 - 14, 2001
Host: University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Site Co-Chairs: Dave Dolan and Vicki Harris

43rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes, Great Rivers 2000: A Vision for Tomorrow
Cornwall, Ontario
May 21 - 26, 2000
Host: St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Studies
Site Chair: David Lean

1990s

42nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Great Lakes, Great Science, Great Cities
Cleveland, Ohio
1999
Host: Case Western Reserve University
Site Co-Chairs: Gerald Matisoff and Joe Koonce

41st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Hamilton, Ontario
1998
Host: McMaster University
Site Chair: Pat Chow-Fraser

40th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Buffalo, New York
1997
Hosts: Buffalo State College and University of Buffalo
Site Co-Chairs: Stephen B. Brandt and Joseph V. DePinto

39th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Mississauga, Ontario
1996
Host: Erindale College, University of Toronto
Site Chair: W. Gary Sprules

38th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
East Lansing, Michigan
1995
Host: Michigan State University
Site Co-Chairs: John Giesy and David T. Long

37th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Windsor, Ontario
1994
Host: University of Windsor, Great Lakes Institute
Site Chair: G. D. Haffner

36th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Wisconsin
1993
Hosts: St. Norbert College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District
Site Chair: John Kennedy (GBMWSD)

35th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1992
Hosts: University of Waterloo and The Water Network
Site Co-Chairs: Marie Sanderson and Dave Barton

34th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
New York
1991
Hosts: State University of New York at Buffalo and New York Great Lakes Research Consortium
Site Co-Chairs: Joseph V. DePinto (SUNY at Buffalo) and Ralph R. Rumer

33rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1990
Host: University of Windsor
Site Chair: G. D. Haffner

1980s

32nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Wisconsin
1989
Hosts: University of Wisconsin-Madison and EPA-Duluth
Site Co-Chairs: A. Andren and G. Glass

31st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1988
Hosts: McMaster University, National Water Research Institute, Great Lakes Lab. Fisheries and Aquatic Sci., and IWD
Site Co-Chairs: F. Rosa and M. Whittle

30th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1987
Hosts: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and NOAA/Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Site Co-Chairs: B. S. Eadie and M. S. Evans

29th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1986
Host: University of Toronto-Scarborough
Site Chair: C. Nalewajko

28th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Wisconsin
1985
Hosts: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and Wisconsin Sea Grant
Site Co-Chairs: D. Edgington and R.A. Ragotzkie

27th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1984
Hosts: Brock University (St. Catherines) and Canada Center for Inland Waters
Site Chair: J. Teresmae

26th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
New York
1983
Hosts: State University of New York at Oswego and New York Sea Grant Institute
Site Chair: J. Gannon

25th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1982
Hosts: Sea Lamprey Control Center, Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Dept. of Environment, and National Water Research Institute (Sault Ste. Marie)
Site Co-Chairs: J.J. Tibbles and J.R.M. Kelso

24th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ohio
1981
Hosts: Ohio State University and Large Lakes Research Station, EPA
Site Co-Chairs: C. Herdendorf III and N.A. Thomas

23rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1980
Hosts: Queens University Kingston and Canada Center for Inland Waters, Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans
Site Co-Chairs: E. D. Ongley, R. Thomas, and P. Sly

1970s

22nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
New York
1979
Host: State University of New York at Rochester (area colleges)
Site Chair: H. S. Forest

21st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1978
Hosts: University of Windsor and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Site Co-Chairs: M. Sanderson and J. Leach

20th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1977
Hosts: N.O.A.A. and University of Michigan
Site Co-Chairs: A. Robertson and C.L. Schelske

19th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1976
Hosts: University of Guelph and Ontario Ministry of Environment
Site Chair: J. C. Roff (UG)

18th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
New York
1975
Hosts: State University of New York at Albany and New York State Sea Grant Inst.
Site Chair: D. F. Squires (SUNY at Albany)

17th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Hamilton, Ontario
1974
Hosts: Canada Centre for Inland Waters and McMaster University
Site Co-Chairs: G. K. Rodgers (CCIW) and J. R. Kramer (MU)

16th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ohio
1973
Host: Ohio State University
Site Chair: C. Herdendorf III

15th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Wisconsin
1972
Host: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Site Chair: R. A. Ragotzkie

14th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1971
Hosts: University of Toronto and Canada Centre for Inland Waters
Site Co-Chairs: A. D. Misene (UT) and J . P. Bruce (CCIW)

13th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
New York
1970
Hosts: State University College, Buffalo and Cornell Aeronautical Lab.
Site Co-Chairs: R. A. Sweeney (State University College, Buffalo) and J. Neumaier (CAB)

1960s

12th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1969
Hosts: University of Michigan and U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries
Site Chair: J. F. Carr (UM)

11th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Wisconsin
1968
Host: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Site Chair: A. M. Beeton

10th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Toronto, Ontario
1967
Host: University of Toronto
Site Chair: A. D. Misener

9th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Chicago, Illinois
1966
Host: Illinois Institute of Technology
Site Chair: B. M. McCormac

8th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1965
Host: University of Michigan
Site Chair: J. L. Hough

7th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1964
Host: University of Toronto
Site Chair: G. B. Langford

6th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1963
Hosts: University of Michigan and American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
Site Chair: D. C. Chandler (UM)

5th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Ontario
1962
Host: University of Toronto
Site Chair: G. B. Langford

4th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1961
Host: University of Michigan
Site Chair: C. F. Powers

1950s

3rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Present Status and Future Needs
Ann Arbor, Michigan
1959
Host: University of Michigan
Site Chair: J. C. Ayers

2nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Michigan
1955
Host: University of Michigan
Site Chair: F. K. Sparrow

1st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
The Upper Great Lakes
Douglas Lake, Michigan
1953
Host: University of Michigan
Site Chair: F. K. Sparrow