International Association for Great Lakes Research advances understanding of world's great lakes. Publishes J. of Great Lakes Research, hosts annual conference.
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!
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
📣 Calling all students and early-career researchers!
Have a story behind your science? We want to hear it.
Share your research, field experiences, lessons learned, or the people and places that inspire your work.
📝 Pitch your idea by June 12
📅 Final content due July 27
At IAGLR, we believe great science thrives when everyone can participate and belong. This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ members of the large lake science community and the diverse perspectives that strengthen research, collaboration, and discovery.
Going to the annual IAGLR conference...amazing
Hosting the annual IAGLR conference...epic
If your institution is interested in hosting IAGLR 2028—or a future conference—we would love to hear from you.
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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
As the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who joined us in Winnipeg. We hope to see you at the 70th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Duluth, Minnesota, May 24–28, 2027.
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🐟 Conference Snapshots: Fish Shirts Edition! 🐟
Have you spotted a great fish shirt this week? Share your photos in the comments and help us crown the unofficial fish shirt champions of the conference. 👕🐠
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There is still more science on the last day of the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference and don't forget to check out the exhibits! For more information: bit.ly/4tZr4R4#connectedwaters26#iaglr26
There is still more science on the last day of the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference and don't forget to check out the exhibits! For more information: bit.ly/4tZr4R4#connectedwaters26#iaglr26
Fun runs, workshops, research, and more at the IAGLR–SCAS 2026 Joint Conference in Winnipeg!
A delightful week of science and collegiality.
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A heartfelt thank you to all of the sponsors of the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference in Winnipeg! Your support helps bring together researchers, students, professionals, Indigenous knowledge holders, and partners from across the Great Lakes.
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The IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference has a terrific lineup of plenary speakers! To close out the series, Scott Higgins from the IISD Experimental Lakes Area & Alexis Kanu from the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. #connectedwaters26#iaglr26
Explore the exhibits at the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference! From innovative technologies and research tools to nonprofit organizations, publishers, and science communication resources, the exhibit area is a hub for discovery and conversation.
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What to expect for the last full day at the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference? Talks, business meetings, and the banquet. For more information: bit.ly/4tZr4R4#connectedwaters26#iaglr26
What to expect for the last full day at the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference? Talks, business meetings, and the banquet. For more information: bit.ly/4tZr4R4#connectedwaters26#iaglr26
Get Your Science into the News
4:30–6:00 PM | Shannon’s Irish Pub
Join us for an informal mixer with journalist Bryce Hoye (CBC Manitoba). Ask questions, learn how to pitch your research, and explore what makes science “news.”
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A huge thank you to the @cityofwinnipeg and @EDWinnipeg for their incredible partnership and support in hosting the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference! Your contributions help create a welcoming space for Great Lakes research.
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