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JGLR 51(4) is out, features special section on Great Lakes Coastal Processes
Jul 29, 2025
The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 51, Issue 4 is now online. The issue includes a special section titled "Great Lakes Coastal Processes" edited by Guy Meadows, Pengfei Xue, Ethan Theuerkauf, Chin Wu, and Cary Troy.
Experts available to discuss how federal funds protect lives and livelihoods in the Great Lakes region
Jun 25, 2025
Federal investment in Great Lakes research doesn't just protect the waters' ecosystems, it bolsters safety and prosperity for the people who call the region home, according to a new peer-reviewed publication. Published by the International Association for Great Lakes Research, or IAGLR, the report was written by experts from institutions around the Great Lakes region, including the University of Michigan. Authors and IAGLR members are available for interviews about the wide-ranging benefits of this science supported by the public, for the public.
A note to IAGLR members
Jun 13, 2025
A note to summarize the recent conference and annual business meeting, including changes to this year's board leadership.
Student freshwater scientists honored at IAGLR research conference
Jun 9, 2025
The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) recognized outstanding student scientists for their contributions to large lake science. The awards were announced last week at the association’s 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Milwaukee.
Great Lakes science leaders honored at research conference
Jun 9, 2025
The International Association for Great Lakes Research honored several professionals at the association’s 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research last week in Milwaukee for their contributions to large lake science and IAGLR.
IAGLR announces journal, editor awards
Jun 9, 2025
The International Association for Great Lakes Research recognized several scientists at the association’s 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research last week in Milwaukee for notable papers published in last year's Journal of Great Lakes Research, as well as for their outstanding support of the journal.
Freshwater Scientists to meet in Milwaukee, June 2–6
Jun 2, 2025
IAGLR's 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research kicks off today! Around 600 freshwater researchers and practitioners from the Great Lakes region and beyond will gather this week in Milwaukee.
JGLR 51(3) is out
May 27, 2025
The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 51, Issue 3 is now online. Catch up on the latest peer-reviewed large lake science.
Share your story about impacts of U.S. federal actions
May 16, 2025
Widespread funding cuts, the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, restrictions on international collaboration, and the dismissal of federal employees are having real and lasting effects—not only on large lake research, but on the people who carry it out. We invite you to share your story in an online survey. Your input will help us document and better understand the effects of these changes, enabling us to communicate them clearly to decision makers, partners, and the public. We plan to share preliminary results at the upcoming IAGLR conference in early June and feature key findings in a future issue of Lakes Letter magazine.
IAGLR 2024 Annual Report available
May 12, 2025
We are pleased to share with you our 2024 Annual Report. Take a look back at a year that saw us continue to exemplify a spirit of resilience and connection. We hosted our 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research and broadened participation from Indigenous knowledge holders, saw an increasing percentage of membership from countries in Africa, welcomed a new lead editor and experienced ongoing growth of the Journal of Great Lakes Research, continued to highlight the relevance of Great Lakes science through our Lakes Letter magazine, honored excellence in freshwater science through awards and scholarships, and partnered with other organizations to increase our impact.
May 12 last day to save on conference registration!
May 12, 2025
IAGLR 2025 will be here in three weeks! If you haven't registered yet, especially if you are a presenter, register today to take advantage of the last day of savings.
IAGLR joins CASS in comments urging science-based definition of WOTUS
Apr 23, 2025
In a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, IAGLR joined eight other members of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies to call for the quick establishment of a science-based definition of the "waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) "that will allow the CWA to fulfill its mandate to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters."
Great Lakes science in the news tonight
Apr 22, 2025
IAGLR Executive Director Jerome Marty spent Earth Day in the TVO studio for The Agenda with Steve Paikin with colleagues Gail Krantzberg from McMaster University and Mike McKay from Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research. The question: What effect will U.S. budget cuts have on U.S./Canada shared waters? Don't miss this important discussion about the Great Lakes - April 22 at 8/11 p.m. View the recording on The Agenda's YouTube.
IAGLR in the News
Apr 17, 2025
We've added a new page to capture IAGLR's appearance in the media. Check out IAGLR in the News, also linked from the top navigation under News & Events and Outreach. Send a note if you come across something we should add.
Student Travel Award deadline extended - April 10
Apr 8, 2025
Apply for an IAGLR Student Travel Award, which provides support for IAGLR student members to attend the annual conference. Deadline extended through April 10. First come, first served as funds allow.
JGLR 51(2) is out
Apr 4, 2025
The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 51, Issue 2 is now online. Catch up on the latest peer-reviewed large lake science.
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 2025 registration opens
Mar 18, 2025
Join us June 2–6, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for IAGLR's 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. A great program is in store with four days of inspiring scientific sessions and speakers centered around our theme Creating Great Lakes Resilience. The conference will be hybrid, so if you can't make it to Milwaukee, we invite you to join us online. Early rates through April 11.
Now more than ever, it’s crucial to come together and reaffirm our shared commitment to the Great Lakes.
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.
Lakes Letter Winter 2025 issue now online
Feb 27, 2025
The Winter 2025 issue of Lakes Letter is here! Through articles and "hope shorts," we explore our theme of Science & Hope. We discover that hope isn't just optimism or wishful thinking; it requires facing challenges and taking action. By sharing stories of success—like that of Poppy, the talented pup on our cover who detects oil spills under ice—we can guide ourselves toward a brighter future. Join us as we explore the transformative impact of hope.
JGLR 51(1) is out, features special section on Lake Superior
Feb 6, 2025
The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 51, Issue 1 is now online. The issue includes a special section titled "Lake Superior: Current conditions, trends, and emerging threats" edited by Kaitlin L. Reinl, Anna C. Baker, Ellen M. Coffman, Thomas P. Hollenhorst, Christopher T. Filstrup, Cory A. Goldsworthy, Joel C. Hoffman, Rebecca M. Kreiling, and Noel R. Urban.
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