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Great Lakes Student Scientists Honored

Jun 11, 2020

The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) recognized top student scientists for their contributions to IAGLR and Great Lakes science. The following awards were announced Wednesday at the association’s 63rd annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, held online for the first time in the association’s history.

IAGLR Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Jun 4, 2020

The murder and unjust treatment within the Black community in the United States has focused the world’s attention on the issue of justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion, especially with respect to race. The International Association for Great Lakes Research is saddened by these horrific events and recognizes our responsibility to clarify and uphold the core principles at the heart of the association. Our vision is a peaceful world in which large lake ecosystems are valued and healthy; where these ecosystems inspire curiosity, awe, love and respect, and stewardship from all people. To achieve this vision, IAGLR is committed to a membership that reflects the diversity of all IAGLR constituencies by ensuring that our community provides a welcoming and inclusive environment to those who are racially marginalized and minoritized, disadvantaged, disabled, and independent of gender and sexual orientation. In the next year, IAGLR will be rolling out new diversity initiatives to do more for diversity in the sciences and IAGLR. We must use recent events as a catalyst for change; we must all champion justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion in practicing our science.

JGLR 46(3) now online

Jun 1, 2020

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 46, Issue 3 is now online.

Investing in pollution prevention and restoration pays off in long run

May 18, 2020

Results of this study, "Thirty-five years of restoring Great Lakes Areas of Concern: Gradual progress, hopeful future," are reported by John Hartig, Gail Krantzberg, and Peter Alsip in Volume 46, Issue 3 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

SOLO 2020 Call for Presenters and Associated Events

May 15, 2020

We invite you to participate in the 2020 State of Lake Ontario Conference, Oct. 26-28, 2020, in downtown Toronto. We welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations, field trips, workshops, and associated meetings. Submissions are due June 12. View the Call for Presenters and Associated Events for details.

IAGLR 2020 Virtual registration is open

May 13, 2020

Registration for IAGLR 2020 Virtual gives you an all-access pass to three days of live events plus access to prerecorded presentations. Plenaries and group gatherings will be broadcast live via webinar June 9-11. Technical sessions will be hosted in an online video archive available to registered participants. The archive will open June 4 and remain open through July 5. See iaglr.org/iaglr2020 for more details!

IAGLR 2020 Virtual Ticket Price: $50. Everyone, including speakers, must register for IAGLR 2020 Virtual. Registrants will receive further instructions for accessing the webinars and video archive before the event. If you prefer you can also still submit an abstract and presentation! To register, visit iaglr.org/iaglr2020/registration.

Presenter registration
If you had submitted an abstract for the original conference, look for an email sent May 8 with instructions on how to register using a different form. Those with paid abstract fees will receive credit toward registration.

We appreciate your support and participation in sharing Great Lakes science! Now, more than ever, we need that connection and inspiration from one another.

IAGLR20 going virtual

Apr 24, 2020

With the unfortunate cancellation of the IAGLR20 conference in Winnipeg, plans are underway to offer a virtual event. We're working out the details to ensure we can still come together to share great science. While we will miss the opportunity to do that in person, we're excited to connect with you all virtually. We will post details here soon, and also reach out to members, session chairs, and presenters.
 

SCOTUS ruling a win for clean water

Apr 23, 2020

In a 6-3 ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an attempt to restrict the Clean Water Act to direct discharges of pollutants, which would have categorically excluded pollutants conveyed through groundwater. In County of Maui v. Hawaii  Wildlife Fund, the Court determined that groundwater that reaches surface water can be the "functional equivalent" of direct discharge into surface water. Last November, IAGLR had joined the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies in filing an amici curiae brief with the Supreme Court in support of the Hawaii Wildlife Fund. Much of the marjority's opinion is consistent with what the aquatic science societies wrote in the brief, which was cited by Justice Stephen Breyer in writing the majority opinion.

2020 State of Lake Ontario Conference Call for Sessions

Apr 14, 2020

We invite you to propose a scientific session for the 2020 State of Lake Ontario Conference, to be held October 26–28 in Toronto. The session submission deadline is May 1. Please view the Call for Sessions and submit your session online by May 1.

JGLR 46(2) now online

Apr 3, 2020

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 46, Issue 2 is now online.

IAGLR20 in Winnipeg canceled

Mar 21, 2020

The IAGLR Board of Directors has decided to cancel the physical Conference on Great Lakes Research this June in Winnipeg. We understand that this is disappointing news, but I doubt it comes as a surprise to any of you in light of the growing outbreak in the United States and Canada.

Connecting members is a core part of IAGLR’s mission. Therefore, the board is working with our conference team to assess the feasibility of holding the conference, in some format, through a virtual delivery platform. Please look for a short survey in the next few days containing questions that will allow us to determine member interest in holding a virtual meeting and to solicit your thoughts and ideas on format.

I want to thank you for your patience as we consider all possible options to minimize the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak to the association and our members. On behalf of the board, I also want to extend a sincere thank you to the Winnipeg planning team for their dedication and hard work in planning for the conference over the past year.

We will, of course, be posting periodic updates to the website and via social media as we move forward.  

I wish you all the best in health and safety.

Sincerely,

Paul Sibley
IAGLR President

COVID-19 and IAGLR20

Mar 13, 2020

As we draw closer to our annual meeting in Winnipeg (June 8-12), I want to assure you that the IAGLR board has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation. At this time, we remain optimistic that the conference will proceed as scheduled and we are continuing with conference planning, including the opening of registration toward the end of March. While we encourage your preparations for IAGLR20, we do advise that you temporarily defer travel arrangements while we learn more about responses to the outbreak from government, business, and academia that will aid us in our decision-making. We recognize that this is a rapidly evolving, unprecedented, and unfortunate situation and greatly appreciate your patience.  We will continue to post announcements on the website. 

Sincerely,

Paul Sibley
IAGLR President

Great Lakes Fishery Commission Student Travel Awards available!

Mar 5, 2020

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission Travel Award seeks to promote academic excellence by providing funds to student scientists to present graduate research results at scientific conferences. Two travel awards will be provided to M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research is likely to make a significant contribution to understanding Great Lakes aquatic ecology and fishery science.

Royal Ontario Museum Ontario Fish Identification Workshops

Mar 3, 2020

The Royal Ontario Museum is running our annual Ontario Fish Identification Workshops in April and May 2020. Taught by Erling Holm and Mary Burridge, authors of the ROM Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Ontario, these workshops include a 3-day introduction to all fish species in Ontario, a 3-day specifically targeting Ontario minnows, and a 2-day on Ontario’s fish species at risk. These workshops help support ROM ichthyology collections, research, and contract staff. Discounted rates are available for students. Prices are in CAD.

For further information, and registration forms, please follow the link below:

https://www.rom.on.ca/en/collections-research/research/2018-ontario-fish-identification-workshops

Please send registration forms to cathya@rom.on.ca

Lake Baikal featured in special section of JGLR 46(1)

Feb 25, 2020

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 46, Issue 1 is now online. This issue features a special section titled Recent Research on Lake Baikal: the 2018 Conference, Freshwater Ecosystems-Key Problems edited by J.Val Klump, Lars Rudstam, Yulia Sapozhnikova, Lyubov Sukhanova, and Oleg Timoshkin.

In Memoriam: Claire Schelske

Feb 24, 2020

The Great Lakes science and management community lost a prominent scholar and researcher with the passing of Claire L. Schelske on August 20, 2019. Read more about Claire's legacy in this tribute written by Hunter J. Carrick and Gary L. Fahnenstiel.

2020 IAGLR Board of Director’s election

Feb 11, 2020

Each year IAGLR seeks candidates for positions open on the IAGLR Board of Directors.  We are currently seeking one U.S. board member (3-year  term), two Canadian board members (3-year  term), and one U.S. student board member (2-year term). 

Please view the Call for Nominations for more information. Nominations are due March 1.

Symposium: Biology, Management, and Culture of Walleye, Sauger, and Yellow Perch: Status and Needs

Feb 5, 2020

Part of the American Fisheries Society’s 150th annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio, this symposium aims to present up-to-date information on the biology and management of walleye, sauger, and yellow perch.

Call for Lifetime Achievement Award nominations

Jan 29, 2020

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

International Travel Award available for IAGLR 2020

Jan 14, 2020

Students outside US & Canada may be eligible for an International Travel Award to attend the IAGLR 2020 Conference on Great Lakes Research in Winnipeg, Manitoba this June.  Application deadline is March 1.

JGLR 45(6) now online

Jan 10, 2020

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 45, Issue 6 is now online.

2020 Memberships underway

Jan 8, 2020

We anticipate an exciting year approaching -- one you'll want to participate in.  2020 membership benefits include the J. of Great Lakes Research, and entitles you to discounted registrations for upcoming conferences: 63rd annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, and State of Lake Ontario Conference!

For your convenience, we are customizing the IAGLR membership with a new conference planning platform. Please excuse any hiccups as we create a fresh space via Blackfin ACMS Software!  You can join IAGLR and include a donation securely online.  And existing members can renew with or without a password!

Call for nominations for 2020 Vallentyne outreach award

Jan 3, 2020

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 2020 John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 20.

IAGLR20 Call for Abstracts - Extended Deadline!

Dec 23, 2019

We invite you to submit an abstract to present at the 63rd annual Conference on Great Lakes Research to be held June 8-12, 2020, at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Canada. Fifty sessions have been proposed to complement the theme 2020: Focusing on the Future. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. View the Call for Abstracts for details. Submission deadline is midnight on January 31, 2020.