Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR)
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CIGLR conducts research to protect the Great Lakes, uniting universities, NGOs, & the private sector to support NOAA’s mission. As a hub for collaboration, CIGLR advances science for society & promotes environmental, economic, & social sustainability.
NEW BLOG! For 20+ years, #CIGLR has worked w/ @noaa.gov GLERL & partners to deploy #GreatLakes #buoys that provide real-time data for research, forecasting & public safety. 🌊⚓ Learn how these "Sentinels of the Inland Seas" support #science & GLs communities: www.glerl.noaa.gov/blog/2026/07...
🌊 TOMORROW! Join us for the virtual @noaa.gov CoastWatch Satellite 201 Summer Lecture Series! 🛰️ Dive deeper into satellite oceanography w/ remaining advanced lectures on July 24 & 31. 👉 More about course: coastwatch-training.github.io/trainings/up... 👉 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🚢⚙️ #CIGLR was proud to attend the 2026 Soo Locks Engineers Day! We enjoyed sharing how #GreatLakes science, engineering, and environmental observations support safe navigation and healthy ecosystems. Learn more: saultstemarie.com/attractions/...
🌊 #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...
🚨 Call for Abstracts - #AGU26 Session H078 🚨 We invite submissions on hydroclimate, modeling & machine learning for adaptive management of large lakes, coasts & watersheds: agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/pr... #AGU Fall Meeting | 7–11 Dec 2026 | San Francisco, CA ⭐ Deadline: 5 Aug 2026
Hydroclimate Data, Modeling, and Machine Learning for Adaptive Management of Large Lakes, Coasts, and Watersheds
Adaptive management of large lakes, coastal systems, and watersheds requires hydroclimate information that supports decision-making across a range of spatiotemporal scales. This includes evaluating ma...
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🤖🌊 Better #GreatLakes forecasts start with responsible AI. Researchers from #CIGLR, NOAA GLERL, @umich.edu, MIDAS & partners explored how AI can improve GLs forecasting while keeping scientific expertise & lake physics at the center: research.umich.edu/news-and-iss... 🎥 youtu.be/o0OEX3hFz8A?...
U-M, NOAA and federal partners are building better Great Lakes forecasts with AI and human judgment
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🌊 Join us for the virtual NOAA CoastWatch Satellite 201 Summer Lecture Series! 🛰️ Dive deeper into satellite oceanography with this advanced lecture series on July 10, 17, 24 & 31. 👉 More about the course: coastwatch-training.github.io/trainings/up... 👉 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
👀🚨 2026 Western Lake Erie HAB Seasonal Forecast 👇 🌊 NOAA & research partners are forecasting a moderate #HAB in w. #LakeErie this summer: nccospublicstor.blob.core.windows.net/hab-data/bul... Expected to measure 3.5 on the HAB severity index (range: 3–4.5); values > 5 indicate more severe blooms.
👀 Look out for the SeaTrac this summer!! Coming to Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron July 29 - September 4! To monitor & understand #HarmfulAlgalBlooms, NOAA GLERL is deploying the Surface Harmful Algal Research Craft (SHARC) project this summer: www.glerl.noaa.gov/blog/2026/06... #GreatLakes #GreatLakesSci
Our NOAA GLERL colleagues are #HIRING! Apply by TOMORROW @ 11:59pm ET, June 24! USAJOBS: Budget Analyst, ZA-0560-3 (equivalent to GS-11/12), in Ann Arbor & Muskegon. (DE): OAR-26-12988857-DE: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewD... (MAP): OAR-26-12988856-ST: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewD... #GreatLakes
Budget Analyst
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), with vacancies in Boulder, CO; Miami, FL; College Park, MD; Silver Sprin...
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Thx to @gvsu-awri.bsky.social for a fantastic #SocialScience Summit! Social scientists shared knowledge & strengthened connections to support #GreatLakes stewardship including culture in management, citizen science & collaboration. #AWRI About #CIGLR's SWGs: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportunitie...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute@gvsu-awri.bsky.social · last mo.Last week, #AWRI hosted the @ciglrum.bsky.social Social Science Summit! Social scientists collaborated and shared knowledge to strengthen our regional network for Great Lakes stewardship. Takeaways from the summit include culture in management, citizen science, and ongoing collaboration.
#CIGLRScienceFriday #FlashbackFriday May was packed with conferences, workshops & meetings! #CIGLR researchers shared science, built partnerships & connected with colleagues across the #GreatLakes & beyond. 📸 Highlights from #IAGLR2026, #ASLO2026 & the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Meeting.
💻📊 Today, #CIGLR, SEAS & MIDAS hosted the #GreatLakes Environmental #Data Training Workshop @umich.edu! Participants explored GLs forecast models, environmental datasets, and real-world applications for water quality, fisheries & more. Thx everyone for a day of learning & collaboration! 🌊 #science
@laurenhart.bsky.social's terrific PhD research is out! @freep.com has a good story on it (with links to the papers): www.freep.com/story/news/e... great work Lauren 👏 - the product of many collaborations at @ciglrum.bsky.social, NOAA, USGS, + the Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters & Human Health
There's more harmful stuff in Lake Erie algae than previously thought
Better understanding the potentially toxic components of a harmful algal bloom might prepare water managers to protect the public, researchers said.
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❄️🧊 NEW BLOG POST! #CIGLR researchers met w/ #Alaska communities to discuss #seaice travel challenges in a changing #Arctic. These conversations are helping shape a next-gen forecasting tool that combines advanced modeling w/ local knowledge: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/safety-on-ic... #GreatLakes
#CIGLRScienceFriday: New research from U. Michigan, #CIGLR, #NOAA & partners found Lake Erie #HABs contain a diverse “forbidden soup” of bioactive compounds that may interact and increase toxicity, underscoring the need for expanded HAB monitoring & risk assessment: news.umich.edu/lake-erie-pr...
🚨 Come work with us! We're #HIRING an Oil Spill Hydrodynamic Modeler will work with #CIGLR & NOAA-GLERL researchers in Ann Arbor, Michigan on #GreatLakes oil spill transport & fate modeling. Position open until filled: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2... @greatlakesgreg.bsky.social @umich.edu
🌊 Welcome, 2026 #GreatLakes Summer Fellows! 🎉 In partnership w/ NOAA-GLERL, the GLSF Program trains the next generation of scientists through hands-on research, mentorship & career development. Meet the fellows & explore their summer research projects: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/welcome-2026...
🎉 Congrats to #CIGLR’s Ayumi Fujisaki-Manome & Casey Godwin on becoming Research Associate Professors at UM-SEAS! These promotions recognize their significant contributions to research, collaboration & leadership in #GreatLakes science. Proud to celebrate! record.umich.edu/articles/reg... @umich.edu
via @mnseagrant.bsky.social: New MN Sea Grant research found "forever chemicals" in 100% of #GreatLakes rain/snow samples over a 2-year period. 🧪 More👇
Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG)@mnseagrant.bsky.social · 3mo agoNew MN Sea Grant research found "forever chemicals" in 100% of #GreatLakes rain/snow samples over a 2-year period. 🧪 Findings suggest atmospheric transport is a major source, and standard tests may miss hundreds of compounds. Details: z.umn.edu/mnsg-26-pfas... #WaterSky
🚨 #HIRING: NOAA Research Assistant @ the GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute! 🌊 This full-time, #CIGLR -funded position supports ecology-focused research & long-term monitoring on #LakeMichigan w/ #NOAAGLERL scientists. 📍 Muskegon, MI ✍️ Apply by June 2 🔗 gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/career...
NOAA Research Assistant - AWRI (Adjunct Salaried)
Summary: The Annis Water Resources Institute and Grand Valley State University are seeking a research scientist to provide technical assistance on projects primarily focused on the ecology of Lake Mic...
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🚨 4 fellowship opps w/ the U.S. EPA #GreatLakes National Program Office! 🌊 Gain hands-on experience in #GreatLakes monitoring, restoration, field sampling on the R/V Lake Guardian, #scicomm, data analysis & more. 📍Chicago, IL ✍️ Apply by May 29 🔗 zintellect.com/Opportunity/...
Zintellect - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - EPA Fellowship in Protection and Restoration of Great Lakes Ecosystem Health - EPA-REG5-GLNPO-2026-0002
*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. EPA Office/Lab and Location: Four research opportunities
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Congrats to #CIGLR’s Staff Award recipients & runners-up for outstanding contributions to Research Excellence, Community & Science for Society across CIGLR & #GreatLakes science! 🌊👏 ciglr.seas.umich.edu/awards-and-r... (L–R) Maddie T., Melissa M., John M., Dr. Meena R., Aubrey L. & Tongyao P.
#ICYMI: Adam Reimer, Outreach & Evaluation Scientist w/ the @nationalwildlife.bsky.social, presented “Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Improve Outreach & Protect Water Quality” as part of the #GreatLakes Seminar Series. Check out the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5LZ... @realshri.bsky.social
5/06/26: Adam Reimer, Great Lakes Seminar Series
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Join us TOMORROW, May 6th, @ 11:00 am for an ONLINE ONLY #GreatLakes #seminar presented by Adam Reimer: "Leveraging behavioral insights to improve outreach and protect water quality" Register online TODAY: register.gotowebinar.com/register/421... Read more: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/102220...
#MondayMotivation 🌊 Curious how #science supports the #GreatLakes? #CIGLR brings together experts to tackle big challenges, from tracking #HABs to improving water level forecasts and using #eDNA, turning research into real-world solutions. Learn more: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/wp-content/u...
It's a #FieldworkFriday post! 🌊🧪 We've got that #FridayFeeling as field season ramps up on the #GreatLakes, #CIGLR scientists practice w/ “Gumby Suits” (immersion/survival suits) & test a rosette sampler to collect water @ depth. Safety + #science = ready for the season. See photos in comments:
Join us Wednesday May 6th @ 11:00 am for a VIRTUAL #GreatLakes #seminar presented by Adam Reimer: "Leveraging behavioral insights to improve outreach and protect water quality" Register online TODAY: register.gotowebinar.com/register/421... Read more: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/102220...
Community members, scientists & partners met in Nome, Alaska (Apr 16–17) for a Sea Ice Forecast Workshop led by #CIGLR & Northwest Planning LLC, sharing knowledge to improve landfast ice forecasts for safety & community use in a changing Arctic. Prototype: live-seas-alaska-sea-ice.pantheonsite.io
Happy #EarthDay from #CIGLR 🌎 The #GreatLakes are one of Earth’s most remarkable freshwater systems. From monitoring ice & water levels to improving water quality & ecosystem health, CIGLR & partners help safeguard these waters for the millions who rely on them. More information in the comments: