News

Increasing global participation in IAGLR

Jan 12, 2018

IAGLR aims to increase its international engagement by adding another position to its board of directors. The position will be filled by a member representing a country other than Canada and the United States, including Tribal Governments, First Nations, and Métis. (Self) nominate for 2018 elections!

2018 Memberships Underway

Dec 21, 2017

We anticipate an exciting year approaching -- one you'll want to participate in.  2018 membership benefits include the J. of Great Lakes Research, and also entitles you to discounted registrations for THREE upcoming conferences: 61st annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Big Lakes Small World, and State of Lake Superior Conference!  For your convenience, we have integrated membership with conference planning software. Visit IAGLR Portal

• Existing members will be required to login once (using your email) for system recognition; once logged in you can reset your password.  View troubleshooting INSTRUCTIONS
• New member? Simply create a profile, select JOIN, and pay for the appropriate membership type.

IAGLR to evaluate Great Lakes restoration with Erb Family Foundation support

Dec 21, 2017

How effective are efforts to restore the most degraded areas in the Great Lakes? A new grant from the Erb Family Foundation will support the International Association for Great Lakes Research in answering that question. IAGLR will conduct research with Canadian and U.S. experts to evaluate achievements and lessons learned from 32 years of efforts to clean up Great Lakes Areas of Concern.

MN Sea Grant’s Hagley receives ASLO award

Dec 12, 2017

IAGLR member Cynthia Hagley (Minnesota Sea Grant College Program) is the 2018 recipient of ASLO's Ramón Margalef Award for Excellence in Education honoring excellence in teaching and mentoring in the fields of limnology and oceanography. Hagley is recognized for her vision and success at developing career-long relationships among scientists and educators, for impacting thousands of students, and for making environmental and aquatic data understandable to non-specialists. Congratulations!

The Gift that Gives Twice!

Dec 8, 2017

It’s that time of year when we all think about giving gifts to those who are important to us.  It’s also a time when we consider charitable giving.  Better yet are gifts that give twice! IAGLR is an official 501(c)(3), which means that contributions to IAGLR are tax-deductible. IAGLR maintains an Endowment Fund for special projects and as a “rainy day” fund to cover emergency expenses.  We also sponsor several annual student scholarships and awards. Perhaps you can help IAGLR, while minimizing your taxable liabilities?  We appreciate the many ways you support the Association!  Thank you!

Sturgeon: Creatures of the night in the Niagara River

Nov 29, 2017

For the first time outside of a laboratory, Great Lakes scientists at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium proved sturgeon tend to be nocturnal creatures. The discovery will be published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. Read the full story by The Buffalo News.

JGLR 43(6) now online

Nov 28, 2017

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 43, Issue 6 is now online. We also welcome new associate editor Jiyoung Lee. Dr. Lee is an associate professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Public Health with a joint appointment at the Department of Food Science & Technology at The Ohio State University.

House to Examine State Capacity to Administer Wetland Protection

Nov 27, 2017

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on the Environment is scheduled to discuss the future of the Waters of the U.S. Rule, or “WOTUS” rule, Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. The regulation determines which wetlands and small waterways are protected by the Clean Water Act. The subcommittee also will examine state participation in administering Clean Water Act regulations.

Science societies oppose narrower definition of “Waters of the United States”

Nov 21, 2017

IAGLR joins other science societies to oppose the repeal of the 2015 Clean Water Rule and object to a narrower definition of "Waters of the United States' (WOTUS). The proposed definition would exclude numerous waters that affect the health of primary waters and make it impossible to achieve the goals of the Clean Water Act. Read the letter jointly submitted by these 12 organizations. This letter is in response to a request for comments on the definition of WOTUS, the second step in the rulemaking process to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission: Call for Proposals

Nov 8, 2017

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is accepting pre-proposals through January 15, 2018 for its Fishery Research and Sea Lamprey Research programs. More information can be found at [url=http://www.glfc.org/temp/FRP_SLRP_RFP_2019_FINAL.pdf]http://www.glfc.org/temp/FRP_SLRP_RFP_2019_FINAL.pdf[/url] and at [url=http://www.glfc.org/for-researchers.php]http://www.glfc.org/for-researchers.php[/url].

Questions? Contact research@glfc.org. 

Lake Michigan science and policy conference coming to Green Bay November 7-10

Nov 3, 2017

Lake Michigan will take center stage next week, when more than 300 scientists, natural resource managers, and beach health experts head to Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the 2017 State of Lake Michigan Conference. The event, to be held November 7-10 at the Hyatt Regency, will also feature the annual meeting of the Great Lakes Beach Association and other associated workshops and field trips.

State of Lake Michigan and annual Great Lakes Beach Association meeting

Nov 1, 2017

Join us Nov. 7-10 in Green Bay, WI for the 2017 State of Lake Michigan and annual Great Lakes Beach Association meeting. Onsite registrations are welcome!  For your convenience, print out the onsite registration form in advance.

CASS Condemns Silencing of EPA Scientists

Oct 27, 2017

The Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies issued a statement condemning the actions of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to prohibit three EPA scientists from presenting their research at the State of Narragansett Bay and its Watershed workshop in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 23, 2017. "Scientific research and the communication of findings must be protected to ensure informed decisions are made in the public interest." IAGLR is one of nine professional societies that make up CASS.

Final call to pre-register for State of Lake Michigan Conference

Oct 20, 2017

Online registration will close Monday, Oct. 23 for the 2017 State of Lake Michigan Conference and annual meeting of the Great Lakes Beach Association. Join us Nov. 7-10 in Green Bay, WI.  View SOLM Program.

 

ASLO Award Nominations Sought

Sep 29, 2017

Nominations are currently being sought for the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography awards.  Covering all career stages and activities, ASLO members have an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and group accomplishments across the aquatic science research community.  Deadline is October 18th.

Application open for grad courses in 16 countries with marine-focused options

Sep 29, 2017

Miami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications for 2018 Earth Expeditions graduate courses that offer extraordinary experiences in 16 countries throughout the world.

CASS opposes repeal of the Clean Water Rule

Sep 26, 2017

In a joint policy letter to Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Udall, IAGLR joined CASS to urge the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies not to adopt a policy rider that would allow the federal government to exempt the administration's proposed repeal of the Clean Water Rule from the Administrative Procedures Act.

J. of Great Lakes Research 43:5 now online

Sep 18, 2017

J. of Great Lakes Research volume 43, Issue 5 is available online.  Please remember to keep your Elsevier email and settings up-to-date too!

ASLO Summer Meeting, Victoria BC - Call for Sessions

Sep 12, 2017

Mark your calendars for the 2018 ASLO Summer Meeting, to be held June 10-15, 2018, in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. The deadline to propose a session is October 1. Organizers welcome proposals for special sessions on topics relevant to all aquatic systems. View the Call for Session Proposals for more information.

State of Lake Michigan Registration is Open

Aug 31, 2017

Registration for #SOLM17 is now open! Register online by October 2 and save! Online registration closes October 23rd. Note that everyone, including all speakers, must register. Current IAGLR members receive discounted rates! The conference will be held November 7-10 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We hope to see you there!

Announcing new IAGLR Membership Database

Aug 30, 2017

IAGLR has integrated membership with conference planning software!  You can now join IAGLR or renew your membership dues with immediate access to discounted conference registration rates. Existing members will be required to login once for system recognition. IAGLR Members, please note the membersweb login url has changed. View further INSTRUCTIONS.

IAGLR joins CASS

Aug 10, 2017

IAGLR recently joined the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), a group of societies with a shared interest in aquatic resources. Members include AFS, ASLO, CERF, FMCS, IAGLR, NALMS, PSA, SFS, and SWS.

The consortium promotes, coordinates, and shares scientific expertise and knowledge about global aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic and wetland ecosystems, spanning from headwater to oceans, are significant components of the world’s ecosphere and are threatened globally by a wide variety of human activities. CASS recognizes that these aquatic ecosystems are critical for the planet’s sustainability and are an important economic resource for many nations in sectors such as aquaculture, fisheries, and tourism.

Stay tuned for more announcements about CASS activities.

State of Lake Michigan Call for Abstracts

Jul 25, 2017

Don't forget to submit your abstract by August 11th for the upcoming 2017 State of Lake Michigan (SOLM) Conference, and annual meeting of the Great Lakes Beach Association.  Held Nov. 7-10, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, WI - the conference will feature four days of events. 

Great Lakes Researchers Skate to Support IAGLR Scholarship

Jun 29, 2017

IAGLR is pleased to announce our fundraising hockey game, held in Detroit, Michigan during the annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, raised over $1,200 for the IAGLR student Scholarship!  Read about Team USA hosting Team Canada on ice and the special researchers who participated in the worthy "Defy Cup"

IAGLR 2017 Recap

May 24, 2017

IAGLR's 60th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research is in the books, and what a conference! With more than 1,000 attendees from around the globe, and 70 sessions with more that 820 presentations and posters, this was our biggest conference yet. From Cities to Farms: Shaping Great Lakes Ecosystems was the theme for the conference, held in Detroit May 15-19, 2017, and hosted by Michigan Sea Grant, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University.