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IAGLR19 Registration deadline is Tues, May 28th!

May 21, 2019

Join us June 10-14th for the 62nd annual Conference on Great Lakes Research to be held at the College of Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY!   Save time and $$, preregister online today! 

• Presenting? Review the posted guidelines.
• Planning your visit?  See the current program
• Need a last minute place to stay? May we suggest accommodations

Presentation guidelines posted for IAGLR19

May 16, 2019

Presenting at IAGLR 2019 in Brockport next month? Please review the presentation guidelines for both oral and poster presentations.

State of Lake Huron 2019 Call for Sessions, Workshops & Associated Meetings

May 14, 2019

We invite you to propose a scientific session, workshop, or associated meeting for the 2019 State of Lake Huron (SOLH19) Conference, to be held October 8-11 in Saginaw, Michigan. Please view the Call for Sessions/Workshops and submit your session online by midnight on Tuesday, May 28.

Final IAGLR19 Accommodations Reminder

May 6, 2019

Special IAGLR rates expire on May 10th at many of the hotels, so book ASAP!   Although Hampton Inn Brockport is sold out, many Greece hotels are available nearby.  For your convenience, IAGLR is providing courtesy bus transportation to and from the SUNY Brockport campus (limited schedule).

On-campus lodging is also convenient: 4-person townhouses, 1 and 2-person dorm rooms. Please note that all individuals in a townhouse must book separately but you can indicate roommate preferences. The townhouses have 4 individual bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms, plus a common living area. No refunds, no walk up reservations, so book in advance.  For further details, visit the Sport Nation "IAGLR19" SUNY Brockport dorm website

Announcing new IAGLR board members

Apr 25, 2019

We're pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 IAGLR Board of Directors election. Congratulations to Jean Adams of the USGS Great Lakes Science Center, and Sarah Larocque and Trevor Pitcher from the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, University of Windsor.

IAGLR19 early birds save $$

Apr 10, 2019

Register by Monday, April 15th and save!  Plan your visit: Program

In Memoriam: Norine Dobiesz

Apr 8, 2019

In December, the Great Lakes community lost a quiet but committed champion of the Great Lakes, Norine Dobiesz. Norine was an active member of IAGLR, including her role as technical editor of the Journal of Great Lakes Research. Read more about Norine's legacy.

IAGLR cautions against proposal to increase nutrient loads to Lake Baikal

Apr 4, 2019

The Russian Federation's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment proposes changes to discharge permissions that would increase nutrient loads in Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake (see The Moscow Times story for further information). IAGLR has written to the ministry, urging reconsideration of these proposed changes. Read on for the full text of the letter from IAGLR President Michael Twiss, or download a copy.

Remembering David Rathke

Apr 4, 2019

In February, the Great Lakes community and Region 8 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lost a well-respected scientist and a dear colleague, David Rathke. Ohio Sea Grant is establishing a scholarship in his name at Stone Lab. Read more about David's legacy and how to make a memorial gift in his honor.

Conference accommodations on SUNY campus

Apr 1, 2019

Options to stay on campus include rooms in both dorms and townhomes. Make your
reservation

2019 IAGLR Board of Director’s election

Mar 25, 2019

We are asking all IAGLR members with 2018 and 2019 status, to participate in this year's IAGLR Board of Director's election. Please take a moment to help make the difficult decision to select among all the candidates! 

We appreciate their willingness to serve our association for the common good. You can thank them and honor that commitment with your participation. Simply log into your membership account to access the ballot. Voting is open through April 12, 2019. 

62nd annual IAGLR Conference on Great Lakes Research registration is open!

Mar 21, 2019

IAGLR 2019 offers engaging speakers, ample opportunities for networking, and 4 days of science. The schedule features almost 600 presentations (both oral and poster). Several workshops and discussions offer the opportunity for a deeper dive into certain topics.  Check it out and plan to join us in Brockport, NY June 10-14, 2019! 

IAGLR member survey results are in!

Mar 8, 2019

We asked IAGLR members to help shape the future of the association by sharing their thoughts via an online survey. We're pleased to share their input in a new report summarizing findings from the survey. This input has already proven to be valuable as the organization goes through a strategic planning process to map out our future.

Erie Hack is Back!

Mar 5, 2019

Erie Hack is a 100k innovation challenge that accelerates technology solutions to Lake Erie’s most pressing problems. The six-month competition empowers researchers, designers, engineers, developers and creatives from cities around the Lake Erie Basin to build teams, develop innovations, and compete for more than $100,000 in prizes.

The program is led by the Cleveland Water Alliance in collaboration with partners in Detroit, Toledo, Ohio, Erie, Pa., Buffalo, N.Y. and Windsor, Ontario. To learn more about how to compete, collaborate, or support the competition, visit www.eriehack.io, follow us on Twitter or Facebook, or email Max Herzog at mherzog@clewa.org

WOTUS webinar Feb. 27; Formal comments requested

Feb 25, 2019

Join our friends at the American Fisheries Society on Feb. 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. EST, for an informative and timely webinar to learn more about the proposed WOTUS rule, the science that contradicts it, and how to submit an effective regulatory comment. This newly proposed rule to revise the definition of waters of the United Sates aims to exclude many wetlands and headwater streams critical to fish, fisheries, and ecosystem services in the Great Lakes basin.

A 60-day public comment period on the proposed rule will follow its publication in the Federal Register. We encourage IAGLR members to submit formal comments to highlight proposed impacts on the Great Lakes. Send comments to Scott McNaught (treasurer@iaglr.org), who will compile comments into a response letter from the  association.

Longer WOTUS comment period, more public hearings requested

Feb 22, 2019

With the public comment period for the proposed WOTUS rule on the horizon, IAGLR joins other aquatic societies to request an extension of this period from 60 to 200 days, as well as for additional public hearings to be held. Nine member societies of  the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies made the request to EPA and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers today, noting "60 days is not sufficient to allow for an adequate, scientifically defensible review, as called for by the complexity and scope of the proposed rule. Additionally, a robust and geographically extensive public meeting program on a par with that of the 2015 Clean Water Rule is important in order to ensure that stakeholder concerns are identified and addressed, and that there is sufficient time for the publicto conduct a thorough and science-based review of the proposed rule."

2019 IAGLR Board - Call for Nominations

Feb 11, 2019

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), one Canadian board member (3-year  term), and one Canadian student board member (2-year term).  Please view the Call for Nominations for more information. Nominations are due March 1.

JGLR 45(1) available

Feb 7, 2019

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 45, Issue 1 is now online.

Play in the 10th annual IAGLR Defy Cup Challenge

Feb 6, 2019

If you're coming to IAGLR19 and play hockey, we're recruiting! Team Canada and Team USA will face off in the IAGLR Defy Cup Challenge, Wednesday, June 12, 8-9:30 p.m. Come join your colleagues for a challenging event to raise funds for the IAGLR Scholarship to support young scientists. Bus transportation to and from the conference site will be provided for players and supporters. Contact Michael Twiss is you are interested in participating.
 

GLFC Science Program Student Travel Award: Call for Applications

Jan 31, 2019

Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s Student Travel Award

– Call for Applications –

Application Deadline: Friday, April 12th, 2019

Number of Awards: 2

Award Amount: up to U.S. $1,500

Award Description:  
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. Full-time M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research topic is relevant to the Great Lakes and who have not previously received this award are eligible. Applicants may seek funds (up to U.S. $1,500 per award) to attend and make an oral presentation of research at any conference. Recipients will be announced in mid- May, 2019.

Visit http://www.glfc.org/pubs/pdfs/research/Travel.pdf  for more information!

State of Lake Superior Conference proceedings available

Jan 31, 2019

Proceedings from the 2018 State of Lake Superior are now available online.

Critical Update: GLFC FY2020 Call for Proposals

Jan 25, 2019

Due to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission Research Program’s funding cycle, we are unable to further extend our FY2020 Call for Proposals beyond January 29, 2019 11:59PM (EDT). As such, pre-proposals will be affected by the partial U.S. government shutdown.

IAGLR seeks coordinator for 2019 State of Lake Huron Conference

Jan 24, 2019

We are seeking proposals from qualified and highly motivated contractors or organizations to coordinate the State of Lake Huron Conference scheduled for early October 2019 at Saginaw Valley State University, in Saginaw, Mich. For details, please view the Request for Proposals. Proposals due Feb. 8.

Call for Lifetime Achievement Award nominations

Jan 23, 2019

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

US federal government shutdown and Great Lakes research

Jan 21, 2019

As the partial U.S. federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, the association is aware that many of its members are being personally and professionally affected by the inability to work and get paid. Although it is unclear when the shutdown will end, IAGLR would like to know if you’ve been affected and what support the association can offer.  Read on for more information.