Modeling the Fate and Transport of Plastic Pollution Using Great Lakes Hydrodynamic Models and Exploring the Potential Impact of Data Assimilation

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its U.S. Water Leaders Summit in Macomb County, Michigan—just 30 minutes north of Detroit.

Register now for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension course, Introduction to Lakes Online!

Help Friends of the Rouge assess the health of the river by joining in the search for special aquatic insects that emerge from streams in the winter as part of a long term monitoring program.

The United States and Canada invite members of the public and those involved in Great Lakes programs to register for their attendance at the Great Lakes Public Forum on February 4-5, 2026. Events take place in Chicago, Illinois; virtual attendance is also available.

The United States and Canada invite members of the public and those involved in Great Lakes programs to attend the Great Lakes Public Forum, to be held in Chicago, Illinois, and online.

Using eDNA and population genomics to monitor the invasion of hemlock woolly adelgid throughout eastern North America.

Hear from academics, advocates and community members, and learn why sharing your stories helps the IJC assess Canada-US Great Lakes water quality progress.

Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes. Share your perspectives to help inform the IJC’s independent advice to Canadian and US governments.

The ICWMM brings together professionals from around the world to exchange ideas on current practices and emerging technologies in water management.

Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes. Share your perspectives to help inform the IJC’s independent advice to Canadian and US governments.

Join the Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) for a magical evening at Leo Creek, and learn more about ISEA.

This is an in-person classroom style event with multiple speakers designed for continuing education for soil and water conservation professionals

Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes. Share your perspectives to help inform the IJC’s independent advice to Canadian and US governments.

Hosted by the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, The Council of State Governments' Midwestern Legislative Conference and the AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues, this webinar will cover the economics of data centers and key considerations for state policymakers: revenue generation, job creation and more.

Strengthening science on the African Great Lakes through a highly collaborative network of freshwater experts.

ODNR Old Woman Creek Reserve and the Office of Coastal Management offer this training to equip participants with skills to implement resilient shoreline techniques along Lake Erie.

The lake committees are composed of representatives from the state, tribal and provincial agencies that are responsible for day-to-day fishery management on the lakes.