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New giving opportunities to support IAGLR

Nov 30, 2021

Just in time for Giving Tuesday, the IAGLR Board of Directors is pleased to announce new giving options to support IAGLR. Please view our new Giving page for more information on the Great Lakes Benefactors Program, the Sustainers Circle Monthly Giving Program, and other giving options.

Call for Proposals is now open! - Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Nov 15, 2021

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s Call for Proposals is now open on the GLFC website. Please visit www.glfc.org/pubs/pdfs/research/RFP_Combined.pdf for the complete Call for Proposals. We encourage you to forward the call to any additional parties you believe may be interested in the Sea Lamprey Research Program or any of this year’s special call topics.

Great Lakes Fisheries Science Training workshop for undergraduates

Nov 8, 2021

NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program is sponsoring an eight-day Great Lakes Fisheries Science Training workshop in population and ecosystem dynamics, to be held during summer 2022. This workshop for undergratudate students will introduce participants to the study of fisheries science and will explore careers in fisheries ecology, management, and conservation Applications are due January 17, 2022.

SOLE 2022 abstract deadline extended

Nov 3, 2021

We've heard you! The deadline to submit a presentation or associated event to the 2022 State of Lake Erie Conference has been extended to Friday, November 19. We are committed to an inclusive event, and your participation is vital to its success. We hope this two-week extension will allow you to join us. Please see the Call for Presentations and Associated Events for more information.

SOLE 2022 Call for Presentations & Associated Events now open

Oct 13, 2021

You're invited to submit a presentation or associated event for the 2022 State of Lake Erie Conference.The deadline for submissions is November 5. We're planning to hold #SOLE22 in person in Cleveland and are also exploring options for virtual participation. Submit even if you can't be there in person!

Check out past IAGLR conferences

Sep 30, 2021

Did you know you can view program and abstract books from our previous conferences on Great Lakes research? Just visit our Past Conferences page. We just added the program book for IAGLR 2021.

JGLR call for papers on assigning agency in environmental cleanup/revitalization

Jun 17, 2021

You're invited to submit a paper for a special section of the Journal of Great Lakes Research titled “Assigning agency: how communities, individuals, and organizations engage in environmental cleanup and revitalization." Submissions will be accepted July 1–September 30, 2021. View the Call for Papers for details.
 

JGLR 47(3) online, special section on Lake Winnipeg

Jun 11, 2021

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 47, Issue 3 is now online. This issue includes a special section titled "Lake Winnipeg – the emerging view after 15 years of whole-lake, whole-ecosystem science" edited by Eva Enders, Ram Yerubandi, Bob Brua, Geoff Koehler, and R. Michael McKay.

In Memoriam: David B. Baker

May 26, 2021

IAGLR has lost a great friend in David Baker, who died of pneumonia on April 16 at age 84. The founder of Heidelberg University’s renowned National Center for Water Quality Research, he was aptly described by University of Toledo Lake Erie Center Director as the “father of tributary monitoring.” Read more about Dave's legacy in this tribute written by Ken Baker.

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.

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.

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.

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