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Vallentyne Award deadline extended

Mar 27, 2025

We welcome your nominations for the John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award, which recognizes important and sustained efforts to inform and educate the public and policymakers on large lakes issues. Submit by the new deadline, April 11.

IAGLR joins Michigan organizations in voicing concerns over withholding federal funding to nonprofits

Mar 26, 2025

IAGLR joined more than 500 organizations from Michigan's nonprofit and philanthropic sector in signing a letter to Michigan's Congressional Delegation voicing our concerns with the continued efforts to withhold federal funding committed to nonprofits. "The ongoing uncertainty caused by the federal administration’s attempted broad and arbitrary freeze on funding erodes long-standing public/private collaborations that reliably drive Michigan's social and economic vitality."

2025 GLFC Student Travel Awards

Mar 18, 2025

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is now accepting applications for the 2025 GLFC Student Travel Award. Two awards are available for up to USD $1,500 each. Applications are due April 15th, and awards are announced early May. The award promotes academic excellence by encouraging students to present their graduate research results at scientific conferences. The travel award is awarded annually 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. Learn more and apply.

IAGLR joins scientific societies in speaking out against U.S. administration’s harmful actions

Mar 3, 2025

IAGLR joins a broad coalition of scientific professional societies led by the Union of Concerned Scientists and representing nearly 100,000 scientists in speaking out against harmful actions of the U.S. administration that threaten American science and  the health and safety of our communities.

Standing up for Great Lakes science

Feb 28, 2025

The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) issued a statement this week condemning recent U.S. federal actions that jeopardize scientific progress and the health of the Great Lakes.

IAGLR, ACARE announce strategic partnership to strengthen global freshwater research

Feb 27, 2025

The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) and the African Center for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE) are pleased to announce a formal partnership through a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the years 2025–2029. This collaboration builds on shared goals of advancing freshwater science, promoting education and mentorship, and fostering global cooperation in large lake research.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission launches new webinar series!

Dec 16, 2024

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is excited to announce a new webinar series, Technoscience Thursdays at 2:00! This series aims to provide fishery managers and biologists with information on cutting-edge technology, its associated scientific methods, potential applications for fisheries management and assessment, and logistical considerations. To receive future webinar announcements, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/TechnoSci

Call for IAGLR Award nominations

Nov 13, 2024

Each year, IAGLR recognizes excellence through its many awards. We invite you to nominate worthy candidates—it's your chance to recognize outstanding contributions in the large lake community. IAGLR members can nominate people for our three professional awards: the IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award, the IAGLR Large Lake Champion Award, and the John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. The deadline is February 1.

Everyone is welcome to nominate a notable article from volume 50 (2024) of the Journal of Great Lakes Research for a journal award. Nominations will be considered for one of the following awards depending on the career status of their lead author: the Chandler-Misener Award, the Elsevier Student Award, and the Elsevier Early Career Scientist Award. The deadline is January 15.

Visit our Awards page to learn more.

Register for Making Aquatic Science Spaces More Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Accessible webinar, Nov. 20

Oct 23, 2024

Join us November 20, 1 p.m. EST, for the webinar Making Aquatic Science Spaces More Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Accessible: A Panel Discussion. Most aquatic scientists—from students to senior-level managers—have learned about the value of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), but what does that actually look like in practice? This webinar brings together a diverse panel of aquatic scientists to share their positionalities and strategies for actionable EDIA in their studies and/or work life. The goal of the webinar is to facilitate knowledge exchange between panelist members and the audience, so that all participants gain new insights on achieving effective EDIA outcomes. Co-hosted by IAGLR and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences.

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Register for Data Sovereignty of Indigenous People´s Earth Observations Webinar, Nov 6

Oct 23, 2024

Join us November 6, 8 a.m. EST, for the webinar Data Sovereignty of Indigenous People´s Earth Observations. Indigenous data sovereignty refers to the right of Indigenous peoples to control the collection, ownership and application of data about themselves, their communities, lands, territories and waters. In Earth sciences, the observations of Indigenous Peoples represent an important source of information to understand natural phenomena but the ability of indigenous peoples, communities and nations to steward and control data that is created with or about themselves, has been mismanaged and, sometimes, overlooked. In this webinar we will explore cases from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples on how to better recognize the inherent rights to their knowledges. This is the second in a series. The first webinar in the series is available on our YouTube.
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IAGLR 2025 session submission closed

Sep 23, 2024

Thanks to all who submitted a session for IAGLR 2025! The conference is coming together with nearly 50 sessions proposed. We’re now in the process of finalizing the session lineup. Stay tuned for the for the Call for Abstracts in November, with abstracts due by mid-December.

Apply for an IDEA+ Workshop Award

Aug 27, 2024

The IDEA+ Workshop Award provides support for someone to host a workshop at the annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. The award aims to broaden participation in IAGLR by welcoming and involving people from historically marginalized communities. Apply by November 1 to be considered for IAGLR 2025.

Join the IAGLR Board

Aug 22, 2024

Are you an IAGLR member interested in serving on the IAGLR Board of Directors or know someone who should? We're seeking candidates for the following positions:

• Treasurer (must have U.S. social security number)
• Canadian regular member
• Canadian student member
• U.S.regular member

View the Call for Nominations for details and submit your nomination package online by Friday, October 18.