News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

IAGLR 2023 Conference Prospectus available

Jan 5, 2023

Interested in visibility for your organization? Check out the IAGLR 2023 Conference Prospectus for all the details on sponsoring, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities!

Call for nominations for 2023 Large Lake Champion Award - Due March 1

Jan 5, 2023

We're soliciting nominations for the 2023 IAGLR Large Lake Champion Award. This award recognizes and honors individuals whose work has made significant contributions to sharing the social, economic, and ecological understanding of large lakes of the world. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 1.

Call for nominations for 2023 Vallentyne outreach award - Due March 1

Jan 5, 2023

Do you know someone who has contributed substantially to education and outreach in the great lakes community, including North American Great Lakes, African Great Lakes, or others? We're soliciting nominations for the 2023 John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 1.

Call for nominations for 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award - Due March 1

Jan 5, 2023

The IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes important and continued contributions to the field of large lake research over a period of 20 years or more. If you have a deserving candidate in mind, please view the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 1.