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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy #WorldRiversDay! Today, we celebrate the rivers that help make the Great Lakes one interconnected freshwater system. Healthy rivers. Healthy lakes. A connected Great Lakes Basin. #GreatLakes #Rivers #Freshwater #GreatLakesScience #RiverRestoration

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What does it take to keep important fish populations resilient? For Emily Bardwell-Patino and Demetra Williams, the answers lie in two different places. Both received IAGLR's 2026 Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship. Deadline for 2027, November 1. To apply: bit.ly/4xDbVYa

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Final call: IAGLR 2027 session proposals are due today, Sept. 18. Have a session idea? Submit it for the 70th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, May 24–28 in Duluth, Minnesota. Great Lakes, Global Impacts bit.ly/4iaPAMy #IAGLR27

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline. Have a session idea for IAGLR 2027? Propose it by Friday, Sept. 18. The 70th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research takes place May 24–28 in Duluth, Minnesota, under the theme Great Lakes, Global Impacts. Session proposals: bit.ly/4iaPAMy #IAGLR27 #GreatLa

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What can a community teach a scientist about water? In Bolivia Carolina Montes went to teach high school students how to monitor water quality. They taught her how to row & changed how she thought about doing research. Read “Learning to Row Together” in Lakes Letter. bit.ly/llsum26

Boating along the shores of Lake Titicaca to reach the water monitoring points. Photo by Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo.

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Don't miss out on the #IAGLR27 call for sessions! The deadline is this Friday, September 18. Propose a session, bring together experts around the issues that matter, and help set the conversation for IAGLR’s 70th annual conference: bit.ly/4iaPAMy Duluth, Minnesota + online May 24–28,

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

One week left to help shape the science at #IAGLR27! What should the Great Lakes research community be talking about? Propose a session, bring together diverse expertise, and help set the scientific conversation. Deadline Sept 18: bit.ly/4iaPAMy Duluth, Minnesota + online May 24–28,

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Calling the next generation of Great Lakes researchers! IAGLR scholarship applications are now open to support students who show great promise early in their research careers. Apply by November 1 Explore the scholarships, eligibility requirements, and application details: bit.ly/4xDbVYa

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New in Lakes Letter: "Mentoring Q&A" pairs ECRs & senior scientists to discuss career & science. 1st up: 2026 Vallentyne Award winner Joan Chadde on 30+ years of Great Lakes ed & outreach. Interviewed by Julia Obuya, new IAGLR student board member. Read the full Q&A at bit.ly/llsum26 p. 12.

Dual-portrait banner of Joan Chadde and Julia Obuya, featured in the new Lakes Letter Mentoring Q&A.

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Help shape the future of IAGLR! We’re seeking members of the Great Lakes research community to serve on our Board of Directors. Bring your perspective, help guide the association, and make an impact. Nominations due Oct. 2: bit.ly/4gCFyCU

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Help shape the science at #IAGLR27! Propose a session, bring together experts around the issues that matter most, and help set the conversation for IAGLR’s 70th annual conference: bit.ly/4iaPAMy 📍 Duluth, Minnesota + online 📅 May 24–28, 2027 Deadline, September 18

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What does it take to build trust for water stewardship? At World Water Week, Indigenous leaders, scientists and community practitioners explored trust and collaboration—not as a checklist, but as relationships built over time. Graphic recording by AudreyRobert. #WorldWaterWeek #IAGLR

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The stewardship of the Great Lakes depends on cooperation, respect, and a common understanding of shared waters. IAGLR will continue to use the name Lake Ontario across all publications, conferences, and activities, regardless of the recent federal change to the GNIS. bit.ly/4y2OZkP (1/3)

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The latest JGLR issue is now out, including work by Kline et al. (2026) on genomic variation of brook trout along the Minnesota shoreline of Lake Superior. Dive into Volume 52, Issue 4 today: bit.ly/4wW253f #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Honoring Doug Haffner (University of Windsor), a giant in large lake science with 50+ years of research. He "made contagious the quest for knowledge through the scientific method to all in his presence." Full tribute: bit.ly/llsum26 #GreatLakes #Limnology #GLIER #IAGLR

Memorial tribute graphic for Dr. G. Douglas Haffner (1948–2026). A candid photo of Doug smiling at the helm of a small boat on a calm lake, wearing a cap and sunglasses. The bottom displays his name, dates, and the phrase "Leaving a legacy etched into the institutions, science and people of the Great Lakes."

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

IAGLR is proud to celebrate #WorldLakeDay! Lakes are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, human well-being, and climate resilience. Let’s work together to protect them for generations to come. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ux60lF #GreatLakes #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Shape the science at IAGLR 2027! Submit a session proposal for our 70th annual conference and join us in Duluth, Minnesota, or online, May 24–28, 2027. bit.ly/4iaPAMy #IAGLR27

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New 𝐿𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠 𝐿𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 is here. Summer 2026 — Early Career Research 6 features. 7 research briefs. Debut of Mentoring Q&A. 2 member spotlights. A perspective on IDEA in practice. A tribute to Douglas Haffner, U Windsor, and more. Read it: bit.ly/llsum26 #Grea

Cover of Lakes Letter magazine, Summer 2026. Photo shows researcher Lyndsie Collis examining zooplankton under a microscope. Photo credit: Katherine Glassner-Shwayder.

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Can't make the 5 AM EDT live broadcast, tomorrow? Register online for free to watch the recording later! Tune in to World Water Week as a panel of scientists and leaders—including IAGLR Executive Director Jérôme Marty—discuss listening to Indigenous water knowledge holders. bit.ly/460rCMN

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The latest JGLR issue is now out, including work by Johnson et al. (2026) on GLATAR (Great Lakes Aquatic Tissue Analysis Repository) featuring over 50,000 records on energy density. Dive into Volume 52, Issue 4 today: bit.ly/4wW253f #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tune in online to World Water Week next Monday at 11 AM (GMT+2) for a talk on listening to Indigenous water knowledge holders featuring a panel of water scientists, community leaders, and more, including IAGLR Executive Director Jérôme Marty. bit.ly/460rCMN

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Federal policies may change, but Great Lakes stewardship continues. The latest Lakes Letter explores how strengthening protection amid evolving political and funding landscapes can be achieved through collaboration. Read the full issue here: bit.ly/ll-sp26 #LakesLetter

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Help move the science forward. Propose a session for the 2027 annual conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research. The conference will be held May 24–28, 2027, in Duluth, Minnesota, as a hybrid event: bit.ly/4iaPAMy #IAGLR27

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The JGLR Vol 52 Issue 4 Editor's Choice article by Fielder et al. (2026) on walleye spawning in Saginaw Bay is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Chris Vandergoot, one of the study leads: bit.ly/4qg3X4l #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We invite you to propose a session for the 2027 annual conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research. The conference will be held May 24–28, 2027, in Duluth, Minnesota, as a hybrid event: bit.ly/4iaPAMy #IAGLR27

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Climate change is reshaping the Great Lakes. In the latest issue of Lakes Letter, 2026 IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Gail Krantzberg explores why policies based on historical conditions are no longer enough. Read the full issue: bit.ly/ll-sp26 #LakesLetter

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We invite you to propose a session for the 2027 annual conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research The conference will be held May 24–28, 2027, in Duluth, Minnesota, as a hybrid event. #IAGLR27

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Often called the "sixth Great Lake," groundwater in the Great Lakes basin holds more water than Lake Michigan—yet knowledge gaps remain. As climate change and water demands grow, data are key to protecting this hidden resource. Read more in #LakesLetter: bit.ly/ll-sp26

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Call for sessions will be announced next month. Start thinking about what you'd like to see at the conference—and submit a session proposal. Mark your calendars for May 24–28, 2027, when we'll see you in Duluth.

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The latest JGLR issue is now out, featuring work by Keretz et al. (2026) with freshwater drum impacts on dreissenid populations in western Lake Erie. Dive into Volume 52, Issue 3 today: bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The future of the Great Lakes depends on treating freshwater as essential infrastructure. A new #LakesLetter article explores how science, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable investment can strengthen both ecosystem health and the regional economy: bit.ly/ll-sp26

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Call for sessions will be announced later this summer. We encourage you to think about what you'd like to see at the conference and propose a session! Don't forget to mark your calendars for May 24–28, 2027, when we'll meet in Duluth.

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What can the Great Lakes learn from global biodiversity efforts? A new Lakes Letter article highlights how IPBES is bringing together scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, and policymakers to turn research into action. Read more in #LakesLetter: bit.ly/ll-sp26

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Last chance to comment on Docket OMB-2026-0034. After midnight, the window closes until potentially later stages of regulatory review. Don't let your voice go unheard. ⚠️ DEADLINE: Tonight, July 13, 2026 🔗 IAGLR’s Statement:https://bit.ly/3SwgyDG | Federal Register: bit.ly/4w1AsVO

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

7 DAYS LEFT to comment on OMB-2026-0034. Whether you're a scientist, student, or community member who relies on clean Great Lakes water—your voice counts. ⏰ Deadline: Friday, July 13 🔗 IAGLR’s Statement:https://bit.ly/3SwgyDG | Federal Register: bit.ly/4w1AsVO

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Every winter, millions of tons of road salt wash into Great Lakes waters, where chloride can persist for decades—or more. New research highlights growing risks to freshwater ecosystems and why policy reform is urgently needed. Read more in #LakesLetter: bit.ly/ll-sp26

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🧵 THREAD: Why OMB-2026-0034 matters for Great Lakes science + why it affects you. 1/5

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Make sure you check out the Editor's Choice article by Jasim et al. (2026) on cyanotoxins and their removal in drinking water treatment plants from the latest JGLR issue. Dive into Volume 52, Issue 3 today: bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

In the latest Lakes Letter, Helena Volzer explores the water-energy tradeoffs, transparency gaps, and policy challenges shaping our digital future with the rapid growth of data centers across the Great Lakes region. Read the full issue here: bit.ly/ll-sp26 #LakesLetter

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The latest issue of JGLR is here! Explore new research on invasive species, fish ecology, food webs, contaminants, habitat change, and freshwater management from across the Great Lakes and beyond. Dive into Volume 52, Issue 3 today: bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

THREAD: Why OMB Docket OMB-2026-0034 matters for Great Lakes science (and why it should concern you if you care about clean water). Proposed federal rules could reshape how scientific research is funded and shared across the U.S. Here's what's at stake → #sciencepolicy #peerreview #greatlakes

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Revisit the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference plenary by Myrle Ballard. In Understanding Our Relations: Why Three-Eyed Seeing is Significant, explore how Indigenous and Western ways of knowing can work together to support freshwater science: bit.ly/4onDTDD

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Plenary: Myrle Ballard, University of Calgary

Understanding Our Relations: Why Three-Eyed Seeing is significant

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What does it take to turn freshwater science into meaningful action? Watch the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference plenary by Scott Higgins & Alexis Kanu discussing collaboration and the role of science in shaping the future of our waters. Part 1: bit.ly/4xrEmZi

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Scott Higgins, IISD Experimental Lakes Area

Plenary: Eutrophication at the science-policy interface: Whole-ecosystem science,advocacy, and the challenge of translating knowledge into policy - Part 1 of 2

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Now available: the Stevenson Award plenary from the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference. Joey Bernhardt explores how a mechanistic understanding of global change can connect processes. Watch: bit.ly/4xn2Piw #ConnectedWaters26 #iaglr26

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Plenary: Joey Bernhardt, University of Guelph, Stevenson Awardee

Towards a mechanistic science of global change: from cells to ecosystems and human well-being

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Missed the Rigler Award plenary at the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference? Watch Dr. Irena Creed share insights on freshwater science, ecosystem resilience, and the future of water research: bit.ly/49YnOhB #ConnectedWaters26 #iaglr26

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Plenary: Irena Creed, University of Toronto Scarborough, Rigler Award Recipient

Rewired watersheds and toxic blooms in northern lakes

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Winnipeg for the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference! Missed a session? Conference recordings are now available in Fourwaves, and plenary talks can be viewed on YouTube. We look forward to seeing you next year!

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A new JGLR study found that digital tools improve access to Great Lakes water data—but meaningful action often depends on education, community engagement, and connecting information to lived experiences. JGLR, vol. 52, issue 2: bit.ly/48jUbq0 #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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