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IAGLR 2017 online registration closes May 1

Apr 24, 2017

Join us in Detroit May 15-19 for our 60th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Online registration closes next week! Register this week for reduced rates. We're still looking for student judges. Please sign up when you register!


Recruiting for IAGLR Defy Cup 2017

Apr 24, 2017

IAGLR Team USA will host IAGLR Team Canada on May 17 (8:30 pm start at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center, 14900 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48126) in a fund-raising game to support the IAGLR Scholarship fund.  If you are interested in playing or helping please contact Michael Twiss (mtwiss@clarkson.edu). 


IAGLR’s 50th Anniversary

Apr 20, 2017

IAGLR will be celebrating its official 50th Anniversary during the 60th Conference on Great Lakes Research. We encourage you to bring your favorite vintage IAGLR swag while attending (bag, t-shirt, water bottle);  Expect some contests and special surprises!


Proposed IAGLR By-Laws

Mar 28, 2017

The Board of Directors of the International Association for Great Lakes Research has proposed revisions to the IAGLR Bylaws.  Members


2017 IAGLR Board of Directors election

Mar 16, 2017

It's time to vote for the 2017 IAGLR Board of Directors. Running for treasurer are Scott McNaught and Lizhu Wang. Candidates for the three Canadian board member slots include Glenn Benoy, Jennifer Boehme, Ron Griffiths, Francine McCarthy, Rebecca Rooney, and Paul Sibley. Running for the Canadian student spot are Frederick Cheng, Bereket Negasi Isaac, Michael St. James, Laura Tessier, and Amy Yang. We thank them for their willingness to serve and appreciate their commitment to IAGLR. We are asking all members to honor that commitment and vote. Log into your member account and follow the voting link from there. Please take a moment to review these candidates and help make the difficult decision to select among them for communal good. Let's make this a record turn out!


IAGLR 2017 registration is open

Mar 13, 2017

There's never been a better time than the present to show how much the IAGLR community values the communication of science. Show your support by joining us in Detroit May 15-19 for our 60th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Registration is open, and we look forward to seeing you there!


IAGLR urges continued support of Great Lakes scientific research collaboration and communication

Feb 20, 2017

In a letter to President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau, IAGLR urges both administrations to continue the tradition of collaboration by supporting open communication of scientific research and by fostering collaboration among Great Lakes scientists from both Canada and the United States.


Join IAGLR at State of Lake Michigan 2017

Feb 18, 2017

The State of Lake Michigan (SOLM) Conference—a popular, biennial event dating back to 1999—is hosted this year by the International Association for Great Lakes Research with support from state and local sponsors.  SOLM 17 will be the first in an annual series of State of Lake conferences aimed at promoting linkages between the science and policy communities.


Invitation to support IAGLR 2017

Feb 15, 2017

Each year, IAGLR's Conference on Great Lakes Research receives generous support from organizations and businesses.  We invite you to help ensure the conference is a great success!  Learn more about the various support opportunities:


Abstract submission acceptance

Feb 13, 2017

Just a quick note to all abstract submitters that you should have received email notification last week regarding acceptance of your abstract. If you did not receive this note, please check your spam folder, or contact your session chair.


Lifetime Achievement Award Call for Nominations

Jan 20, 2017

Do you know someone who has made a notable impact on Great Lakes research with an outstanding body of work over many years? IAGLR is soliciting nominations for the 2017 IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 31.


Call for Nominations for Vallentyne Outreach Award

Jan 13, 2017

Do you know someone who has contributed substantially to education and outreach in the Great Lakes community for 20 years or more? We're soliciting nominations for the 2017 John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 1.


2017 Memberships Underway!

Jan 4, 2017

Don't forget to renew your 2017 IAGLR Membership!  Your benefits include the J. of Great Lakes Research, and upcoming Conference on Great Lakes Research registration discounts!  Not a member yet? Join


The Gift that Gives Twice!

Nov 28, 2016

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 awards and student scholarships.   Perhaps you can help IAGLR while minimizing your taxable liabilities?  We appreciate the many ways you support the Association!  Thank you!


IAGLR 2017 Call for Abstracts

Nov 15, 2016

We invite you to participate in the 60th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, to be held May 15-19, 2017, at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. Seventy sessions have been proposed to complement the theme From Cities to Farms: Shaping Great Lakes Ecosystems. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations by January 13. View the Call for Abstracts.


Save the date:  IAGLR / ELLS Conference

Nov 14, 2016

We are pleased to announce IAGLR and the European Large Lakes Symposium will co-sponsor an international conference titled “Big Lakes, Small World,”  Sept. 23-28, 2018, in Evian, France, located on Lake Geneva.


Simplified member access to Journal of Great Lakes Research

Nov 14, 2016

IAGLR members will no longer have to log in to a separate landing page on ScienceDirect to view full articles in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. Instead, current members can now log in directly from the “Sign in” link at the top right of the ScienceDirect journal page.


Scholarships and Promo Poster Available

Oct 25, 2016

Help spread the word about IAGLR's scholarships. Download the poster and email or hang it where students congregate.  Over $13,000 in funds are available.  Please note the new upcoming deadline of December 1st!


Great Lakes Today

Oct 17, 2016

Check out Great Lakes Today, a new regional journalism collaborative, increasing coverage of the iconic lakes and the people who live in the region. In-depth reports focus on three areas: use and quality of this freshwater resource; economic importance of the region; and future challenges and opportunities.  The initiative engages audiences through radio reporting and digital platforms.


IAGLR issues RFP to coordinate 2017 State of Lake Michigan Conference

Oct 4, 2016

The International Association for Great Lakes Research seeks proposals from qualified contractors or organizations interested in providing services to coordinate the State of Lake Michigan Conference to be held November 6-9, 2017 in Green Bay, WI. Proposals are due Tuesday October 18, 2016, by 5 p.m. EST.


Smallmouth bass growth increased following invasion of Lake Erie by the round goby

Sep 22, 2016

Results of this study, "Changes in growth and diet of smallmouth bass following invasion of Lake Erie by the round goby," are reported by Derek P. Crane and Donald W. Einhouse in Volume 42, Issue 2 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.


IAGLR 2017 Call for Sessions

Sep 1, 2016

Interested in organizing a scientific session for IAGLR 2017 in Detroit? The Call for Sessions is now open. Researchers will gather May 15-19, 2017, for the 60th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, to be held at Cobo Center along the restored Detroit International Riverfront. Proposals on any topic related to Great Lakes research are welcome; however, we especially encourage sessions related to our theme, From Cities to Farms: Shaping Great Lakes Ecosystems. Deadline: October 14, 2016.


IAGLR 2017 Website Open

Aug 16, 2016

We're heading to Detroit! Find out what's in store for IAGLR's 60th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, scheduled for May 15-19, 2017, in Detroit, Michigan. The theme for the conference is From Cities to Farms: Shaping Great Lakes Ecosystems. Mark the date and hope to see you there!


Great Lakes Solutions: Skating to Support Student Development

Aug 9, 2016

IAGLR's recent Defy Cup hockey game raised $608 for the IAGLR Scholarship. Thank you to organizer Michael Twiss, the players, and all who contributed to another great game in support of Great Lakes science! See the game recap.


GLRI Project Survey

Jul 26, 2016

You can assist educational research and student projects by participating in an anonymous University of Toledo Angler/Fisher Survey