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: https://bit.ly/ll-sp26

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.

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: https://bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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: https://bit.ly/ll-sp26

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.

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: https://bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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: https://bit.ly/ll-sp26

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: https://bit.ly/4w1AsVO

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: https://bit.ly/4w1AsVO

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: https://bit.ly/ll-sp26

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

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: https://bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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: https://bit.ly/ll-sp26 #LakesLetter

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: https://bit.ly/ll-sp26 #LakesLetter

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: https://bit.ly/4w4HKbk #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

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

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: https://bit.ly/4onDTDD

Plenary: Myrle Ballard, University of Calgary

Understanding Our Relations: Why Three-Eyed Seeing is significant

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Part 2 of the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference plenary by Scott Higgins & Alexis Kanu: https://bit.ly/4gi7wE9

Alexis Kanu, Executive Director, Lake Winnipeg Foundation

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

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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: https://bit.ly/4xrEmZi

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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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: https://bit.ly/4xn2Piw #ConnectedWaters26 #iaglr26

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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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: https://bit.ly/49YnOhB #ConnectedWaters26 #iaglr26

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

Rewired watersheds and toxic blooms in northern lakes

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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: https://bit.ly/48jUbq0 #JGLR #GreatLakesSci

Join a community that strengthens your science and supports your career. Explore the benefits of IAGLR membership: https://bit.ly/49jTo7i

📣 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.

Join a community that strengthens your science and supports your career. Explore the benefits of IAGLR membership: https://bit.ly/49jTo7i

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. #IAGLR #GreatLakes

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 here: https://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. #connectedwaters26 #iaglr26 #iaglr27