Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research

Interested in #GreatLakes science & research? Check out all of the amazing opportunities at #CIGLR! Hosted by the University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability, CIGLR consists of a Research Institute & a Regional Consortium that is a partnership between the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, universities, non governmental organizations, and businesses. Together, we work to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the Great Lakes: https://lnkd.in/gpScQvVT Happen to be on the University of Michigan campus? Stop by UM-SEAS Dana Building #4040 and grab #CIGLR's new annual magazine Ripple Effect and other informational material about our Great Lakes research and science! #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesInfo #Research #Science cc: International Association for Great Lakes Research Michigan Sea Grant Ohio Sea Grant Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant LimnoTech Fondriest Environmental, Inc. Lake Superior State University MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Michigan Climate and Space The Nature Conservancy

Sea lamprey control enabled the remarkable recovery of the Great Lakes ecosystem and supported fisheries now valued at $5.1 billion annually. Ongoing sea lamprey control is essential to maintaining this recovery and economy. Nevertheless, many threats face the current sea lamprey control program like climate change, development of pesticide resistance, and the loss of the social license to implement effective control tactics. Opportunities exist, however, to address these threats and position the sea lamprey control program for continued success well into the future. #2025LakeCmtes Photo Credit: Andy Bliss

The Great Lakes Young Professionals Network (GLYPN) is hosting a Virtual Great Lakes Trivia Night on Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm ET/6pm CT! Come join us for some friendly competition and test your knowledge of the Great Lakes! Register at: https://lnkd.in/gzh4RdgV

Join me for the Great Lakes Now episode premiere party about the future of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. We'll watch the featured segment together and then answer your questions! Monday March 31 at 8 pm eastern. RSVP and learn more: https://lnkd.in/emVZdisH

SEMINAR RECORDING: "This was only possible because of NOAA, and their allowing us to use some of our funding to support staff who served as the glue and communicators that made this work come together." -David M. Lodge, Cornell University "My most fulfilling and effective research initiative, spanning almost 10 years and multiple projects, was a large collaborative effort involving university faculty, independent research institute staff with expertise in risk assessment, modeling, environmental economics, invasive species, and genetics. At the same table were many representatives from state and federal agencies. That is where co-creation—and to some extent, co-execution—happened, leading to more direct impacts on state and federal management than anything else I've done. It required people from different disciplines being willing to listen to each other." Researchers often believe the value of their work in solving problems is clear. However, many studies don’t always lead to the expected solutions, even when initial proposals promised them. To address this, researchers at universities and government agencies should collaborate across fields and sectors, with a clear plan for how their work will drive change. This requires better funding and support systems for mission-driven research. In a time of rapid change, examining past examples where research and technology have shaped policies and practices can provide valuable insights for improving sustainability research in government and universities. The seminar recording from David Lodge's #GreatLakes Seminar Series talk (March 20) "The Promises and Perils of Research in Solving Sustainability Problems" is AVAILABLE: https://lnkd.in/gthGPd6r Thank you for another great seminar, David! #GreatLakes #GLRI #NOAA #GLERL #NOAAGLERL #CIGLR #EnvironmentalProtection #Research #CleanWater #SustainableFuture #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesResearch #ScienceForSociety #Science #ScienceMatters #GreatLakesStrong #ScienceInServiceToSociety cc: NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability International Association for Great Lakes Research Michigan Sea Grant

Predicting Climate Impacts, Protecting Communities #CIGLR, University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability’s Ayumi Fujisaki-Manome, in partnership with the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, shares how she works with a collaborative, specialized team to improve the predictability of hazardous weather, ice, and ocean/lake events in the #GreatLakes and cold regions to enhance coastal resilience. By studying sea/lake ice processes and their interactions with water and the atmosphere, thIS work aims to improve forecasting models and collaborate with stakeholders to create more effective forecast products. This research has significant impact, supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s ice forecasting systems, enhancing risk assessments for coastal flooding, vessel navigation, and winter recreation, and helping communities adapt to climate-related challenges. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gjCsFa4b #CIGLR #NOAA #GLERL #NOAAGLERL #GLRI #EnvironmentalProtection #Research #CleanWater #SustainableFuture #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesResearch #ScienceForSociety #Science #ScienceMatters #GreatLakesStrong #scienceinservicetosociety

The Great Lakes are one of the most unique freshwater ecosystems in the world – but are also heavily threatened by biological invaders. There are nearly 200 nonindigenous aquatic species currently present in the #GreatLakes, many of which have significant environmental and socioeconomic impacts. Learn how the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS) at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is meeting this challenge, providing a “one-stop shop” for comprehensive information about aquatic invaders: https://lnkd.in/gd3QmUmT #NOAA #CIGLR #GLERL #NOAAGLERL #GLRI #EnvironmentalProtection #Research #CleanWater #SustainableFuture #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesResearch #ScienceForSociety #Science #ScienceMatters #GreatLakesStrong #scienceinservicetosociety #GLANSIS

Happy First Day of Spring! #SpringIntoScience with these educational and informative #spring articles from the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration: 1) Spring-themed articles, educational materials & more: https://lnkd.in/grpkUMuZ 2) #SpringOutlook 2025: https://lnkd.in/gCPkieZJ 3) First signs of spring arrive: https://lnkd.in/eJJmFp-G #CIGLR #NOAA #GLERL #NOAAGLERL #GLRI #EnvironmentalProtection #Research #CleanWater #SustainableFuture #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesResearch #ScienceForSociety #Science #ScienceMatters #GreatLakesStrong #scienceinservicetosociety #GreatLakes

Join us TODAY @ 11am! for a #GreatLakes #seminar titled: "The promises and perils of research in solving sustainability problems" Who: David M. Lodge, (Cornell University, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability ) Registration & more: https://lnkd.in/gWij3X9v

Join the effort to help the #GreatLakes algal bloom story! #CIGLR, with the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and a specialized team of scientists & students, monitors algal blooms & water quality on Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron sharing crucial data with communities and informing a NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration operational forecast. "It's amazing to see our research used by communities across the Great Lakes to help protect drinking water sources and guide decisions about when and where to enjoy the water," -Dr. Casey Godwin. Make waves this #GivingBlueDay! Support #CIGLR and empower the next generation of #GreatLakes scientists: https://lnkd.in/gs-UQXVb #CIGLR #GivingBlueday #Gifts #Donate #NOAA #GLERL #NOAAGLERL #GLRI #EnvironmentalProtection #Research #CleanWater #SustainableFuture #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesResearch #ScienceForSociety #Science #ScienceMatters #GreatLakesStrong #scienceinservicetosociety cc: University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability Alumni Association of the University of Michigan University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts