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Local and International Freshwater Scientists Meet in Burlington

May 25, 2015

What’s the latest science on microplastics pollution in our lakes? What can be done to protect drinking water from harmful algae blooms? Which fish species are now safe to eat? These questions, and many others, will be explored at the 58th International Conference on Great Lakes Research, which will draw more than 650 scientists from around the world to the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT, May 25-29.

58th IAGLR Conference on Great Lakes Research May 25-29, 2015!

May 22, 2015

Looking forward to seeing you at the 58th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research hosted by the University of Vermont!  Several hundred scientists, 53 sessions, awards, scholarships, exhibits, and more... join us on twitter #iaglr2015!  Walkin registration is available onsite, so it’s not too late!

Microplastics, Invasive Species, and More Lake Science: UVM to host 58th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research

May 22, 2015

More than 700 scientists, policy experts, conservationists, students, and others will gather next week in Burlington, Vermont, for IAGLR's 58th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. (Media Advisory)

Great Lakes Fishery Commission adds new article to eForum

May 18, 2015

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is pleased to announce a new article, Celebrating 60 Years of Successful Sea Lamprey Control, Science, and Cross-Border Collaboration!, has been added to its electronic newsletter, eForum. Available on the GLFC website, eForum contains articles related to the commission’s program, Great Lakes fishing, and the long-term sustainability of this incredible resource. 

IAGLR 2015 Program Book Online

May 13, 2015

The Program Book for IAGLR's upcoming annual Conference on Great Lakes Research is now online. You'll receive a print version at the conference, but this will give you a sneak peek to help plan your trip to Burlington. We've added two planner pages (see pages 12 & 13) to help.

Register online by May 8th for upcoming IAGLR15 Conference on Great Lakes Research

May 1, 2015

Registering now for the upcoming Conference on Great Lakes Research will SAVE you time and $$!  Pre-registration ends Friday, May 8th.  After that, you will have to register onsite at the University of Vermont, where increased door rates will apply.

New Online Mapping Tool focusing on Dams and Invasive Sea Lamprey

May 1, 2015

The application allows internet users to visualize the impact of dams and dam removal on sea lamprey populations in Great Lakes tributaries...

2015 Conference Brochure

Apr 23, 2015

View or download the current flyer for the upcoming 2015 annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Vermont!!  Spread the word...

IAGLR15 Abstract Book

Apr 20, 2015

The IAGLR 2015 annual Conference on Great Lakes Research Abstract Book is available! 

Invasive species reintroduce toxic chemicals to Green Bay food web

Apr 17, 2015

Although contaminants buried in the sediments of Green Bay, Wis., may be out of sight, they should not be out of mind, according to research published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. See full story.

Lake Erie Committee Announces Walleye and Yellow Perch Harvest Levels for 2015

Mar 25, 2015

Fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania—the five jurisdictions that manage the Lake Erie fishery—agreed to a total allowable catch (TAC) of 4.114 million walleye and 10.528 million pounds of yellow perch for 2015. For more information, visit the Lake Erie Committee online

IAGLR 2015 Registration Open

Mar 24, 2015

Registration for IAGLR 2015 is now open. Register online by April 10 and save! Online registration closes May 8. Note that everyone, including all speakers, must register. IAGLR members must have a current 2015 membership, paid in full, to receive the discounted member rate. The conference will be held May 25-29 in Burlington, Vermont, on the campus of the University of Vermont. See you there!

Great Lakes Fishery Commission offers Student Travel Awards

Mar 19, 2015

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission Student 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 the understanding of Great Lakes aquatic ecology and fishery science.  Full-time M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose proposed research topic is relevant to the Great Lakes and who have not previously received this award are eligible.  Applicants may seek funds (typically up to $1,500 per award) to attend and make an oral presentation of research at any conference.  Recipients will be announced in early May.

Visit [url=http://www.glfc.org/research/Travel.pdf]http://www.glfc.org/research/Travel.pdf[/url] for more details and application instructions.

Final Call for IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations

Mar 12, 2015

Do you know someone who has made significant contributions to the field of Great Lakes Research over the past 20 years??? Consider nominating that person for the IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award! Deadline March 31st.

R workshop to be offered at IAGLR 2015

Mar 9, 2015

The Quantitative Fisheries Center of Michigan State University’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is once again offering an Introduction to R Workshop at the annual conference. This workshop will introduce beginners to the R statistical analysis software. It will cover the R environment, importing/exporting and organizing data, using and creating functions, graphing, and basic statistical analyses such as regression (linear and nonlinear) and ANOVA.

IAGLR hockey tradition continues

Mar 3, 2015

Team Canada and Team USA will face off once again in the 7th annual IAGLR Defy Cup Challenge. The game, scheduled for May 27 at the annual conference in Burlington, VT, helps raise funds for the IAGLR Scholarship. If you're interested in playing, coaching, refereeing, announcing, or sponsoring the game, please contact Michael Twiss ([email protected]) stating your nationality and preferred position. Join the fun and help support our future Great Lakes scientists!

Vallentyne Award deadline March 1

Feb 25, 2015

The nominations deadline for the John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award is coming up quick! Submit your nominee by March 1. See Call for Nominations for details.

Solutions to harmful algal blooms face roadblock

Feb 20, 2015

Results of this study, "Challenges in tracking harmful algal blooms: A synthesis of evidence from Lake Erie," are reported by Jeff C. Ho and Anna M. Michalak in Volume 41, Issue 2 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

Invasive species may exacerbate PCB contamination problem in Green Bay

Feb 20, 2015

Results of this study, "PCBs Refocused: Correlation of PCB Concentrations in Green Bay Legacy Sediments with Adjacent Lithophilic, Invasive Biota," are reported by Sarist Macksasitorn, John Janssen, and Kimberly A. Gray in Volume 41, Issue 1 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

Envisioning future histories of the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Basin in the face of a changing climate

Feb 20, 2015

Results of this study, "Climate change as a driver of change in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin," are reported by Alana M. Bartolai, Lingli He, Ardith E. Hurst, Linda Mortsch, Robert Paehlke, and Donald Scavia in Volume 41, Issue S1 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) is Accepting Habitat Protection and Restoration Proposals

Feb 20, 2015

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) is now accepting proposals under its Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Fish Populations: Habitat Protection and Restoration focus area through two grant categories. Submissions through this request for proposals (RFP) process are due by Wednesday, March 18, 2015. For more information, visit https://www.glft.org/opportunities. If you have questions regarding the program area or a proposal submission, please contact Jonathon Beard, grant manager, at [email protected] or (517) 371-7468.

Abstract Editing Deadline February 20th

Feb 19, 2015

Presenters note: February 20th is the last day to log in and edit your 2015 abstract submission!  Registration for the conference will open in March.  Please periodically check our IAGLR15 conference webpage for updates.

IAGLR Offers $15,000 in Student Scholarships!

Feb 17, 2015

PhD, Masters and Senior undergraduate students have until Monday, March 2nd 2015 deadline to submit applications to various scholarships; including the IAGLR Scholarship ($2,000), Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship ($2,000), Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship ($6,000), and the new David M. Dolan Scholarship ($3,000). View Scholarship guidelines.

Species invasion scenarios reported on cbsnews.com

Feb 9, 2015

Killer shrimp could invade the Great Lakes, an article appearing today on cbsnews.com, cites a study recently reported in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. The future of species invasions in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River basin identifies trends in invasion pathways and predicts future invaders of the Great Lakes basin.

2015 Call for Abstracts is Closed

Feb 1, 2015

Thank you to all who have submitted abstracts to the 2015 IAGLR Conference in Burlington, Vermont. The ability to submit an abstract is now closed. Notification of abstract acceptance will be made by February 13, 2015.  Thank you and we look forward to a very successful conference in May!