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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Lakebed 2030 Conference is underway at Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes Campus in Traverse City, MI. We are looking forward to learning about new technologies and discussing ongoing strategies and potential new approaches to mapping the Great Lakes. #buildingthegreatmap

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Smart Great Lakes 2.0 Workshop is one month away! Registration ($40) is open and the agenda has been updated to include workshop panels and speakers: smartgreatlakes.org/sgl-2-0-work... We look forward to continuing to build the next phase of Smart Great Lakes!

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Labor Day weekend is one of the best (and busiest) times to visit the beach! Seagull Coast will help you figure out what the water will be doing wherever you are headed - evaluating what the conditions mean for your activity! Learn more: glos.org/seagull-coast/

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

August was gone in a flash! So much happening and so much to share! Catch up with GLOS via updates and news in our August Newsletter. Check it out and subscribe to get all future monthly updates: glos.org/news-events/... #GreatLakes #greatlakesobservingsystem

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It may be September, but this heat is still inviting you to the water! Seagull and Seagull Coast (glos.org/seagull/) offer real-time data to help you plan where to go and if to get in. If you have used the Seagull data this summer, consider supporting GLOS! glos.org/donate/ 📸: Emily Dahl

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This weekend is looking to be hot! Time to head to your favorite spot by the lake and cool down. Seagull Coast makes it easy. Drop a custom pin anywhere on the map, save it to Favorites, and it’s always there when you need it. Learn more: glos.org/seagull-coast/

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Congratulations to August’s Great Lakes Photo Contest winner - Charles K.! “Ship on Lake Erie”, captured a calm but dramatic light coming from behind a lit tanker ship, at Port Colborne, Ontario. Share your photos to be considered in September’s contest! glos.org/glos-great-lakes-photo-contest/

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy #WorldLakeDay! Here in the Great Lakes region, every day is lake day! However, we never turn down an opportunity to celebrate these awesome wonders a little extra, especially in the midst of #WorldWaterWeek. Take a moment to celebrate and thank your favorite lake today!

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Chicago Triathlon is this weekend - August 22-23. Athletes will be running & biking along the lakeshore and swimming in Lake Michigan. Seagull Coast gives info on lake conditions from nearby buoys. Download before sprinting into the water: glos.org/seagull-coast/

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Registration for the next Smart Great Lakes 2.0 Workshop is now open! The workshop will be held at the U-M Detroit Center, to establish a renewed shared purpose and examine major forces reshaping observing & information systems in the Great Lakes region smartgreatlakes.org/sgl-2-0-work...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We are less than a month away from the Lakebed 2030 Conference! The conference program and schedule have recently been updated, and we have new conference sponsors! Check it all out: www.nmc.edu/marine-cente... glos.org/lakebed-2030... #greatlakes #lakebed2030 #buildingthegreatmap

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Last week, @michigantech.bsky.social Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) and GLOS cohosted an Underwater Glider Pilot Training at the GLRC in Houghton, MI. Twelve participants from seven Great Lakes groups participated in the training, which was led by Teledyne - manufacturers of Slocum gliders.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Tomorrow, August 8th, GLOS will be at the Great Lakes Surf Festival in Muskegon, MI. Whether spending all day on the beach or sneaking a break to go for a dip, we are going to be prepared by checking conditions on Seagull Coast.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

July has gone and August is here, But summer is not yet in the rear- view mirror Reflect on everything that happened with GLOS last month, with our July Newsletter (sans bad rhymes). And make sure to subscribe to get future monthly updates: glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congratulations to July’s Great Lakes Photo Contest winner - Ishaan Inamdar! “As the Day Begins”, shows us a beautiful sunrise over Lake Michigan from Door County, WI. Make sure to share your photos to be considered in August’s contest! glos.org/glos-great-l...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Through August 31st, visitors to the National Museum of the Great Lakes can explore GLOS’s temporary micro-exhibit about the observing network. We're excited to have this opportunity to showcase regional observing partners & the technology that collects and displays this essential information.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This weekend, make sure you check out Seagull Coast - the new app from GLOS and your new Great Lakes safety companion. Download it today and be better prepared to safely enjoy your time on the water. glos.org/seagull-coast/

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Save the Date - November 10, 2026 - GLOS’s Annual Meeting We will be holding this year’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, in Ann Arbor, MI. Block your calendars and stay tuned for the upcoming agenda and registration information! #greatlakesobservingsystem #glos20

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

On July 7th, Shelby Brunner of GLOS and Jessie Grow of UW-Milwaukee SFS joined Sail Her Dreams in Chicago. They provided hands-on training for a water quality sonde that the students will use as a part of their summer program of STEM education and sailing lessons. Thanks Great Lakes Sailing!

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Save the Date - October 14-15, 2026 - Smart Great Lakes 2.0 Workshop The next Smart Great Lakes 2.0 Workshop will be held in Detroit, MI, to continue priority setting for Smart Great Lakes 2.0. Block your calendars. Registration information will be shared soon! #smartgreatlakes

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

GLOS is excited to announce the launch of our new mobile app, Seagull Coast - designed for quick, on-the-go access, with personalized guidance tailored to how YOU use the lake. Download it today and let us know what you think! Learn more: glos.org/seagull-coas... #greatlakes #knowbeforeyougo

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

From June to July, summer is really flying by! Check out all the latest in our June update, and make sure to subscribe to get future monthly updates: glos.org/news-events/... #GreatLakes #greatlakesobservingsystem

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Congratulations to June's Great Lakes Photo Contest winner - Paula Zubek! “Sunset Reflection at Mariners Haven”, shows a striking sky over a quiet marina on Georgian Bay, Lake Huron. Make sure to share your photos to be considered in July’s contest! glos.org/glos-great-l...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Happy 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸 We hope you are able to safely enjoy time outdoors. Be prepared at the big lakes with up-to-date weather, beach, and lake information: radar.weather.gov/region/centg... www.weather.gov/greatlakes/b... seagull.glos.org #America250 #greatlakes

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Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) @ciglrum.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌊 #YeahBuoy! Two new Lake Michigan buoys are now online in Little Traverse Bay & Ludington. Maintained by #CIGLR & funded by @globservingsystem.bsky.social, they deliver real-time weather, wave & water condition data. 🔗 LTB: ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page... 🔗 Ludington: ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Today is Ocean Data Day! Coastal Data for a Strong Economy: investments in ocean observing are economic multipliers Find your ocean data, in the Great Lakes at seagull.glos.org Explore coastal data near you: ioosassociation.org/data-portals/. #OceanDataDay #CoastalData #DataBelowTheSurface #IOOS

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

June 25th is Ocean Data Day! We will celebrate the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data systems that support blue economy communities, industries, research, & public safety every day. Learn more: ioosassociation.org/OceanDataDay. #OceanDataDay #CoastalData #DataBelowTheSurface #WorldOceanMonth

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Three months out from the Lakebed 2030 Conference! One month from the abstract submission deadline - July 17th. Get registered, submit your abstract, and get excited for a great gathering focused on all things Great Lakes Mapping, in Traverse City, MI. www.nmc.edu/marine-cente...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Congratulations to May's Great Lakes Photo Contest winner - Jessica Middleton! And thank you to all who submitted your photos in May. We are accepting entries for June through the 20th. See our website for contest details and guidelines: glos.org/glos-great-l...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

In May's update, we took a look at a new buoy and other upcoming, innovative water technologies. We also shared more reflections on our 20th year, the month’s photo contest winner, and GLOS’s new Strategic Plan. Subscribe: glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend! The lakes look to be pretty cold still, and passing storms may lead to some moderate risk wind/wave activity. Check before you go! radar.weather.gov/region/centg... Wave, wind, and water temperature info: seagull.glos.org

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The Lakebed 2030 Spring Newsletter shared updates about data sharing, student trainings in practical marine data collection, and the Lakebed 2030 Conference. Catch up with Great Lakes mapping news and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next! glos.org/lakebed-2030...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The Green Bay buoy is in the water! In central Green Bay, 20 miles west of Sturgeon Bay, GB17 will record real-time weather, wave, and water quality data, + webcam photos. Once an onboard power issue is sorted out, live data and images will be available: seagull.glos.org/data-console...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Reminder: our 2026 Great Lakes Photo Contest has begun! Submit a photo by the 20th of each month, May-September. There will be 5 monthly winners and 1 grand prize winner. glos.org/glos-great-l... 📸: 2025 entry by Warren Karges

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Diving into field season, our April Newsletter update shared insights into early season buoys, a new Great Lakes mobile app, and ways to get involved and show your support for GLOS. glos.org/news-events/... Subscribe to find these stories in your inbox each month!

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Buoy(s) of April! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) deploys two buoys on Lake St. Clair. The Lake St. Clair Deep Water Buoy, or LSCDB, and the SHALLOW Water Buoy, LSCSB. Learn more about the buoys: glos.org/usace-lake-s... #yeahbuoy

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Gauging Lake St. Clair Water Balance: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buoys - GLOS

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) deploys two buoys in Lake St. Clair, an important, multinational throughway for transiting vessels.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

@michigantech.bsky.social GLRC has three full size buoys on Lake Superior in 2026, providing a wide array of parameters, including some novel water chemistry and quality measurements, and giving a better understanding of what happens out on the biggest of the big lakes.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The FY27 President’s Budget for NOAA proposes eliminating IOOS Regional Observations. If IOOS gets shut down, GLOS gets shutdown, and we cannot distribute critical Great Lakes data. Show your support: ioosassociation.org/how-you-can-... Learn more: glos.org/glos-funding...

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GLOS funding is at risk: show your support for sustained Ocean and Great Lakes Observing - GLOS

If IOOS, and thus GLOS, gets shut down, we cannot distribute the critical data that impact local, regional, and national economies.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! We celebrate by continuing to acknowledge the profound importance of water to this planet. Without it, well... Earth would not quite be Earth! #EarthDay #GreatLakes

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A request for proposals for projects expanding GLOS’ capacity for monitoring coastal hazards was released in fall 2025. Five projects were selected and awarded, following a competitive review: glos.org/coastal-moni... Stay tuned for updates on all projects, as they get underway.

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Coastal Monitoring - Awarded RFP Projects - GLOS

5 projects have been selected for funding. GLOS is looking forward to having these new capabilities available to better inform the region of coastal vulnerabilities.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

GLOS' 2026 Great Lakes Photo Contest has begun! There is no shortage of beauty and awe-inspiring sights all around, on, and in the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways, so get out and explore, and consider sending GLOS your favorite photos: glos.org/glos-great-l...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you missed it, check out our March Newsletter update! glos.org/news-events/... And subscribe to get GLOS updates in your inbox each month! #GreatLakes #greatlakesobservingsystem #yeahbuoy

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

SPOT-31964C, rode waves topping 17ft churned by 50mph wind speeds, on March 16th. The 17ft wave height marks the largest this particular Spotter has recorded over its two winter deployment seasons: seagull.glos.org/data-console... #GreatLakes

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our 2025 Annual Impact Report is here! It was another year of learning, collaboration, and growth, through ‘community-targeted’ observing deployments, ‘new and enhanced’ Seagull features, and increased partner engagement and regional outreach. Thanks for a great year! glos.org/the-2025-ann...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Recapping some of the highlights from February → Subscribe to our newsletter to get the stories sent directly to your inbox each month! glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The Keweenaw Waterway recently acquired a new waterfront feature that gives visitors a firsthand view into how weather and wave data are collected across the Great Lakes. Learn more about this unique buoy: glos.org/land-based-b...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This week, GLOS’ observing team is on the road at two different meetings. Shelby Brunner, Science and Observations Manager, is presenting at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. Connor Brooks, Observing Data Specialist, is participating in the GLATOS Annual Meeting in Sarnia, ON.

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

January 2026 has already come and gone! If you missed it, get caught up with GLOS with our January Newsletter. Subscribe to get it sent directly to your inbox each month! glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We are at the Chicago Boat Show this weekend! having great conversations with Lake Michigan users; learning how they utilize the water and what information they are looking for to most safely access the lake(s). #windycity #seagull #yeahbuoy

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

We are at the Cleveland Boat Show this weekend! Looking forward to sharing lake-information resources, as well as updates about Lakebed 2030 and other GLOS programs, with the Cleveland area boaters, sailors, and water sports community. #greatlakesobservingsystem #yeahbuoy

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