News

Asian carp reproduce across a variety of environmental conditions but specific conditions can produce mass spawning

Feb 3, 2016

Results of this study, "Predictors of bigheaded carp drifting egg density and spawning activity in an invaded, free-flowing river," are reported by A. Coulter et al. in Volume 42, Issue 1 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

Rising nitrate concentrations in streams draining into Lake Ontario

Feb 2, 2016

Results of this study, "Increasing nitrate concentrations in streams draining into Lake Ontario Journal of Great Lakes Research," are reported by M. Catherine Eimers and Shaun A. Watmough in Volume 42, Issue 2 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

Climate warming and species change in the world’s largest lake – Lake Baikal, Siberia

Jan 27, 2016

Results of this study, "Lake-wide physical and biological trends associated with warming in Lake Baikal," are reported by Izmest'eva et al in Volume 42, Issue 1 of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

2016 Membership Renewals Underway!

Jan 27, 2016

Don't forget to renew your 2016 IAGLR Membership!  Your benefits include the newly expanded J. of Great Lakes Research (now six issues), and upcoming Conference on Great Lakes Research registration discounts!

Call for Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

Jan 22, 2016

Do you know someone who has developed an outstanding body of work over the years and made significant contributions to the field of Great Lakes research?  Consider nominating that person for the IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 31.

International Student Travel Award

Jan 21, 2016

Students from countries outside of the United States or Canada are eligible to apply for the IAGLR International Student Travel Award.  Attend the annual IAGLR Conference on Great Lakes Research!  Deadline Feb 1,  review the details

IAGLR Board of Directors Election

Jan 18, 2016

Be heard and make a difference!  Cast your vote for incoming 2016 members of the IAGLR Board of Directors.  Sign into your account on IAGLR Membersweb and vote. You'll find instructions, candidate bios, and an online ballot.  You must have 2015 OR 2016 membership status to participate.  Voting closes Feb 1st!

Call for Nominations for Vallentyne Outreach Award

Jan 13, 2016

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 2016 John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 1.

IAGLR pays homage to deceased members

Jan 12, 2016

Members of IAGLR are the organization's greatest asset; an assemblage of the finest scientists in the world.  IAGLR pays homage to those who have passed away, most recently: 

Tom Kelly, an IAGLR member for nearly 40 years, Executive Director/founder Inland Seas Education Association.  Memorial contributions may be made to ISEA’s “Tom Kelly Scholarship Fund” or the “Tom Kelly Schoolship Upkeep Fund” at Inland Seas Education Association, or to ShareCare of Leelanau, Inc.  Schoolship News

Dr. Richard Thomas, IAGLR Past President (1981) and IAGLR member for nearly 30 years.  Waterloo Ctr Groundwater Res., International Lake Environmental Committee... Memorial donations to Doctors Without Borders or a a charity of your choice would be appreciated by they family. Hamilton Spectator

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge News Release

Jan 11, 2016

2015 research shows the few remaining forests in Michigan's downriver area are some of the rarest in the state.

Healthy Lakes - Healthy Lives

Jan 6, 2016

Enjoy Great Lakes Restoration success stories and videos

Journal of Great Lakes Research 41(4) online

Dec 22, 2015

JGLR 41, Issue 4 is now online. In addition, we welcome two new associate editors, Tim Johnson and Anthony Vodacek.

Journal publishes special issues on two lakes

Dec 17, 2015

The Journal of Great Lakes Research just published supplements on two lakes: Diefenbaker and Michigan. Volume 41, Issue S2 is titled Characterization and dynamics of a large multi-purpose prairie reservoir: Lake Diefenbaker, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Volume 41, Issue S3 is titled Complex interactions in Lake Michigan's rapidly changing ecosystem.

Federal Budget Advances Key Great Lakes Priorities

Dec 16, 2015

The U.S. House and Senate released the 2016 federal budget, which advances several Great Lakes priorities to protect clean drinking water, keep beaches open, and restore fish and wildlife habitat that are the foundation of the region’s outdoor recreation economy.

$4 Million Grant Will Enhance Great Lakes Decision Making

Dec 15, 2015

The Nature Conservancy and the Great Lakes Commission will use a $4 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to implement Blue Accounting; a program being led by the two organizations to support future decision making on issues facing the Great Lakes.  Blue Accounting will integrate and significantly enhance the Commission’s well-established Great Lakes Information Network and the Conservancy’s innovative Great Lakes Inform platforms. Together, these platforms will integrate existing data and information, work with leaders and managers to set performance metrics, and deliver services to enhance decision making.

The Gift that Gives Twice - IAGLR Contributions

Dec 15, 2015

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 begin to think about our taxable liabilities and how we can minimize them through charitable giving.  IAGLR is an official 501(c)(3), which means that contributions to IAGLR are tax-deductible against U.S. earnings.  IAGLR maintains an Endowment Fund for special projects and as a “rainy day” fund to cover emergency expenses.  We also sponsor several awards and student scholarships.  Perhaps you can help IAGLR’s growth while minimizing your tax liabilities?  We appreciate the many ways you support the Association!  Thank you and Happy Holidays!

IAGLR 2016 Call for Abstracts

Dec 14, 2015

We invite you to participate in the 59th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, to be held June 6-10, 2016, in Guelph, Ontario. We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations by January 29. View the Call for Abstracts.

Lake Michigan’s rapidly changing ecosystem

Dec 9, 2015

Water quality goes with the flow

Dec 8, 2015

Scholarship Poster Available

Nov 19, 2015

Help spread the word about IAGLR's scholarships for graduate and senior undergraduate students. Download the poster and email, or print it off and hang it in your university office or department. Applications are due January 15.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission - Call for Proposals

Nov 17, 2015

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is accepting pre-proposals through January 15, 2016 for its Fishery Research Program and Sea Lamprey Research Program. More information

2016 Call for Sessions Closed

Nov 17, 2015

Thank you for the great response for the 2016 Call for Sessions, which is now closed. We've received 45 proposed session topics and will be working over the next week to finalize them and gear up for abstract submission to open early December.  We are looking forward to a great conference next June.

Announcing NEW Deadline for IAGLR Student Scholarships January 15, 2016

Oct 26, 2015

IAGLR offers $13,000+ in Scholarships!  PhD, master's and senior undergraduate students have various opportunities; including:

• David M. Dolan Scholarship ($3,000)
• Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship ($6,000)
• IAGLR Scholarship ($2,000)
• Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship ($2,000)

Downward Sea Lamprey Trend

Oct 14, 2015

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission reported that abundances of destructive, invasive sea lampreys have been knocked down to a thirty-year low in Lake Huron, a twenty-year low in Lake Michigan, and to below the target level in Lake Ontario. The commission also reported that although sea lampreys are above the target levels in Lakes Erie and Superior, the trends in both lakes follow a steady five-year decline. Sea lampreys are a constant battle in the Great Lakes. For more information visit sea lampreys and control

Restoring the Great Lakes - 2015 Edition

Oct 12, 2015

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative continues. Through their inter-agency agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received more than $41 million to support new and ongoing Great Lakes projects. View the 2015 Edition of Restoring the Great Lakes, or enjoy the video