Great Lakes Science Leaders honored at research conference

May 20, 2021

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 online at the association’s 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research.

Great Lakes research association honors 2 NOAA GLERL employees with top awards

May 20, 2021

Two long-time colleagues at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor received top honors from the International Association for Great Lakes Research. Henry (“Hank”) Vanderploeg, chief of GLERL’s Ecosystems Dynamics Branch, received the IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award. The John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award went to Margaret Lansing, GLERL's chief of information services. The awards were presented online early today at IAGLR’s 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research.

Student freshwater scientists honored at research conference

May 19, 2021

The International Association for Great Lakes Research recognized top student scientists for their contributions to IAGLR and Great Lakes science. The following awards were announced Wednesday at the association’s 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research held online.

Freshwater scientists, others to convene online for Great Lakes research conference May 17–21

May 17, 2021

IAGLR's 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research begins tomorrow! More than 600 freshwater researchers from around the world will gather online for five days of science at our flagship event.

IAGLR21 Student Support Available

Apr 28, 2021

IAGLR is pleased to support students in need of financial assistance to participate in the upcoming 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Encourage students you know to join us virtually with reduced student rates. For a limited time, receive an additional $60 off! Simply follow the prompts during the registration process to reveal the necessary discount code to use during check out. One discount code per registrant, while funds last.

JGLR 47(2) online, special section on Toronto & Region AOC

Apr 9, 2021

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 47, Issue 2 is now online. This issue includes a special section titled "Assessing Progress in the Toronto and Region Area of Concern" edited by E. Todd Howell, Thomas A. Edge, and Jonathan D. Midwood.

JGLR 47(1) online, special section on Asian carps

Mar 26, 2021

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 47, Issue 1 is now online. This issue includes a special section titled "Research and Management of Asian carps in the Laurentian Great Lakes" edited by Patrick M. Kočovský, Christine M. Mayer, Kelly F. Robinson, and Tim B. Johnson.

Lake Ontario in the spotlight March 9–11

Mar 8, 2021

Lake Ontario will take center stage this week, when scientists, natural resource managers, and others gather online for the 2021 State of Lake Ontario Conference (SOLO21). The conference will feature daily speakers and discussions, as well as more than 120 oral and poster presentations on topics such as climate change and shoreline resiliency, plastic pollution, Indigenous Peoples’ science, wetlands, native fish restoration, contaminants, harmful algal blooms, and invasive species.

Tribal and First Nation conference participation encouraged

Mar 3, 2021

With generous support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, IAGLR is pleased to waive registration fees for Tribal and First Nation attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the 2021 State of Lake Ontario. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today!

SOLO 2021 Zoom open houses

Feb 28, 2021

All SOLO 2021 registered attendees, session chairs and presenters are invited to attend an online training session this week, hosted by Michigan Tech. Information will be emailed on Monday, March 1. Each sessions is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET on the following days:

Tuesday: Zoom meeting procedures for sessions chairs, speakers, and discussion
Wednesday: Zoom webinar procedures for panelists, introductory speakers, chairs; Q&A
Thursday : No scheduled content, but will be open to any remaining questions or people who were unable to attend previous sessions.

Download the SOLO 21 schedule and abstract details

Feb 10, 2021

A detailed schedule of events and abstract book are now available for download for the upcoming State of Lake Ontario conference,

Call for IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award

Feb 5, 2021

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. Please consider nominating a deserving candidate! Deadline March 31. Download Flyer

Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities for SOLO 2021

Feb 4, 2021

Show your support for Lake Ontario research and the ongoing stewardship of our Great Lakes by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the State of Lake Ontario Conference. The conference will consist of three days of concurrent sessions, keynote addresses and a poster session.

Call for Nominations for 2021 Vallentyne outreach award

Feb 1, 2021

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 2021 John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 22.

Seeking Student Posters for SOLO 2021

Jan 13, 2021

Students are encouraged to submit a poster presentation for the virtual 2021 State of Lake Ontario Conference. The poster session will be held Wednesday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Student registration rates apply and include access to the entire conference: $95 for IAGLR members, $150 for nonmembers. Share your poster (as a PDF) with conference guests who work in research, policy, management, and education. Poster presenters will interact live with individuals and small groups of guests as they visit posters in virtual breakout rooms. Deadline February 5.

2021 IAGLR Board Call for Nominations

Dec 22, 2020

The International Association for Great Lakes Research seeks candidates for positions on its Board of Directors. We welcome your involvement and encourage you to stand for election or nominate someone you believe would benefit the association! View the Call for Nominations for details. Deadline: March 5.

Registration is open for State of Lake Ontario conference

Dec 18, 2020

SOLO21 will be held March 9-11, 2021. The virtual conference is hosted by the International Association for Great Lakes Research. SOLO is the fourth in an annual series of State of Lake conferences aimed at bringing together lake-specific research, policy development, management, education, and nonprofit organizations to broaden the discussion and provide diverse interaction among stakeholders. Check it out - we’re looking forward to your participation! Learn more

IAGLR donations - give a GIFT that gives back!

Dec 15, 2020

It’s that time of year when we all think about giving gifts to those who are important to us. It’s also a time when we consider charitable giving. IAGLR is an official 501(c)(3), which means that contributions to IAGLR are deductible against U.S. income tax and may be deductable against U.S. earnings in Canada. Read on to learn how you can support IAGLR.

IAGLR 2021 Call for Abstracts

Dec 14, 2020

We invite you to participate in the 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research to be held virtually May 17–21, 2021. Thirty-six sessions and five workshops have been proposed to complement the theme Bridging: Knowledges • Seven Generations • Land to Lake. Abstracts are due January 22. View the Call for Abstracts.

JGLR 46(6) online; new associate editors

Dec 7, 2020

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 46, Issue 6 is now online. We welcome new associate editors Orlane Anneville (CARRTEL) and Mary Anne Evans (USGS GreatLakes Science Center).

Virtual News Conference (December 10, 2020) - IJC’s Review of Great Lakes Water Quality Progress

Dec 5, 2020

The International Joint Commission will release its 2020 Triennial Assessment of Progress report on December 10, 2020. The IJC will host a virtual news conference to further discuss its report findings with the media; however, the webinar is open to all interested participants. To register.

IAGLR 2021 and SOLO 2021 conferences go virtual

Dec 2, 2020

Both the 2021 Conference on Great Lakes Research and the 2021 State of Lake Ontario Conference will switch to a virtual format. IAGLR 2021 is scheduled for May 17-21, and SOLO 2021 will be held on the new dates of March 9-11. We look forward to seeing you online to share Great Lakes science!

Lakes Letter 7 now online; highlights Indigenous voices

Nov 23, 2020

The fall 2020 issue of Lakes Letter, our member newsletter, is now online. This issue shares Indigenous perspectives, stories on efforts to connect Indigenous and Western knowledge, and resources to learn more. We also welcome a couple new members, celebrate members' accomplishments, and remember Lake Erie charter boat captain David Spangler, who worked closely with many IAGLR members. You'll also find updates on several IAGLR activities.

IAGLR 2021 membership - early bird discount offer

Nov 9, 2020

We are happy to announce an opportunity for you to join IAGLR or renew your membership early and save! Just use the coupon "EARLY21" any time through December 31, 2020, and receive $15 off your 2021 membership!

Call for Proposals - Great Lakes Fishery Commission