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IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 conference registration opens

Mar 13, 2026

Join us May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for the 2026 Joint Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. A great program is in store with four days of inspiring scientific sessions and speakers centered around our theme Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas. The conference will be hybrid, so if you can't make it to Winnipeg, we invite you to join us online. Early rates through April 6.

Lakes Letter Winter 2026 issue is out!

Feb 25, 2026

This issue on Large lakes of the world travels beyond the Laurentian Great Lakes, crossing continents to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the planet’s biggest lakes. The lakes featured—Winnipeg, Lugano, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, and others—illustrate the astonishing range of environments that large lakes occupy, from snowy northern latitudes to the heat of the desert. Enjoy your tour!

IAGLR to help assess erosion of Great Lakes science capacity

Feb 17, 2026

IAGLR will partner with the University of Michigan Water Center to assess losses in science funding, staffing, data systems, and workforce development programs in 2025. This work is supported by the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation.

Check out the latest journal issue

Feb 6, 2026

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 52, Issue 1 is now online. Catch up on the latest peer-reviewed large lake science. Enjoy the Editor's Choice article for this issue about microplastics in Lake Lugano, (Rotta et al.), available via open access for 60 days,

IAGLR expresses concern over proposed changes to definition of WOTUS

Jan 5, 2026

IAGLR urged the U.S. EPA to withdraw proposed revisions to the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in a letter sent today to government officials. "Weakening this definition will remove essential protections from wetlands and streams that feed into our lakes, rivers, and drinking water sources—including the Great Lakes," the letter stated. In addition, IAGLR joined seven other members of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies in a joint letter to offer comments on the proposed revisions. CASS members noted that the revisions would weaken federal protection of U.S. waters and called for "the development and use of the best-available science to sustainably manage our freshwater, estuarine, coastal, and ocean resources for broad economic, environmental and public health benefits."

JGLR 51(6) is out, special section on Connecting Waters

Dec 10, 2025

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 51, Issue 6 is now online. The issue features a special section titled "Connecting Waters" edited by Robin DeBruyne, Susan Doka, Edward Roseman, and Michael Twiss.

2026 IAGLR board election results

Dec 4, 2025

Congratulations to the following members recently elected to the 2026 IAGLR Board of Directors. Their terms start in May 2026.

Vice President: Suzanne Gray
Canadian Regular Member: Sabina Rakhimbekova
U.S. Regular Members: Cody Sheik and Heather Stirratt
International Student Member: Sullamithe Mercy Manduwa
U.S. Student Member: Julia Obuya

Thank you to all candidates who ran in the election!

Call for early career editors for JGLR

Nov 18, 2025

The Journal of Great Lakes Research is seeking two early career researchers to join the editorial board as an ECR editor. These newly created positions are intended to provide professional development for ECRs with strong interests in scientific publishing and peer review; to harness the enthusiasm and expertise of ECRs working in the natural and social sciences related to large lakes; and to more directly involve the next generation of large lakes researchers in the peer review and editorial process. At least one of the ECR editors will be from outside of Canada and the United States. View the position description and apply by January 31.

IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Call for Abstracts is open! Due December 19

Nov 14, 2025

We invite you to participate in the 2026 Joint Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a hybrid event. Seventy-seven sessions have been proposed to complement the theme Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. View the Call for Abstracts for details. Submission deadline is Friday, December 19, 2025.

IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Call for Abstracts is open!

Nov 14, 2025

We invite you to participate in the 2026 Joint Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a hybrid event. Seventy-seven sessions have been proposed to complement the theme Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. View the Call for Abstracts for details. Submission deadline is Friday, December 19, 2025.

2026 IAGLR board election is open

Nov 5, 2025

If you're a current member (2025 or 2026), check your email for your ballot, sent earlier today. If it's not in your inbox, please check your spam folder. It's a full ballot with great candidates eager to serve you and the association. Please take part and cast your ballot by Monday, November 24 at 6 p.m. Eastern.

This year, we ask you to vote on the following six positions:

1 Vice President: Suzanne Gray, Trevor Pitcher
1 Canadian Regular Member: Sommer Abdel-Fattah, Sabina Rakhimbekova, Christopher Wilkie
2 U.S. Regular Members: Haley Dalian, Jacob Kimmel, Cody Sheik, Marcia Silva, Heather Stirratt, Jai Tiarks
1 International Student Member: Christine Atuhaire, Sullamithe Mercy Manduwa, Edwin Wagah
1 U.S. Student Member: Hana Esber, Julia Obuya

Learn more about the candidates on the ballot!

IAGLR awarded Erb Family Foundation grant to boost inclusion and impact in Great Lakes science and policy

Oct 8, 2025

The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) will receive $665,000 over three years from the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation to strengthen inclusive research, improve the flow of scientific information to policy makers, media, and the public, and support the next generation of Great Lakes scientists.