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Throughout 2024, NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary! NOAA GLERL is one of ten Federal research laboratories in the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research line office of NOAA. Designated on April 25, 1974, GLERL was … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2024/04/25/noaa-glerl-at-50-half-a-century-of-great-lakes-science-in-service-to-society/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
As we welcome the first day of spring, many people are curious how 2024’s Great Lakes ice cover data officially stacks up against previous years. But because ice cover typically peaks in late February or March, the Great Lakes ice … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2024/03/19/early-spring-update-on-great-lakes-ice-conditions/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Coast Guard, Communication, GLERL, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Lake Huron, National Ocean Service, NOAA
NOAA GLERL Physical Scientist James Kessler recently received a NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) Peer Recognition Award for outstanding day-to-day collaborative efforts involving crosscutting programmatic tasks that contributed to the accomplishments of the NOS mission.  Peer Recognition “Rafting” Awards recognize … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2024/03/06/noaa-glerl-physical-scientist-receives-noaa-national-ocean-service-peer-recognition-award/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, Great Lakes, ice, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, lakes, observations, Research, science, technology, winter
Many people have questions about the historically low Great Lakes ice cover this winter, and we’ve got answers! NOAA GLERL’s Bryan Mroczka (Physical Scientist) and Andrea Vander Woude (Integrated Physical and Ecological Modeling and Forecasting Branch Chief) answer the following … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2024/02/22/qa-with-noaa-scientists-causes-and-impacts-of-2024s-historically-low-great-lakes-ice-cover/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: American Meteorological Society, AMS, coastal science, Communication, environmental science, Great Lakes, Jesse Feyen, NOAA, NOAA GLERL, Research, science
Congratulations to NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Deputy Director Jesse Feyen on receiving an American Meteorological Society (AMS) award this week! Dr. Feyen was awarded the Scientific and Technological Activities Commission (STAC) 2023 Committee on Coastal Environment Outstanding Service … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2024/02/02/noaa-glerl-deputy-director-jesse-feyen-receives-ams-stac-2023-coastal-environment-committee-outstanding-service-award/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
From flood forecasting to winter buoys, 2023 has been a year full of innovative Great Lakes research at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). As we get ready to ring in 2024, here’s a roundup of our top research … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/12/28/research-roundup-a-look-back-at-noaa-glerls-top-science-in-2023/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: forecasting, ice, lake effect snow, Modeling, Publications, Research, scientific journal, winter
As fall comes to a close and winter is nearly here, those who live and work in the Great Lakes region are already wondering what weather this winter has in store. An El Niño Advisory is currently in effect, which … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/11/29/lake-effect-snow-what-why-and-how-2023/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) is pleased to recognize that several of our scientists have recently been recognized on Research.com’s list of “World’s Best Scientists” for 2023. This ranking identifies and celebrates exceptional individual researchers who are having … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/10/24/noaa-glerl-and-ciglr-scientists-ranked-in-worlds-best-scientists-list/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
This week, NOAA GLERL and partners had the pleasure of formally recognizing Dr. David Reid, whose research on aquatic invasive species (AIS) has had significant positive impacts on the health of the Great Lakes. Recognizing this renowned former GLERL scientist … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/09/07/former-noaa-glerl-scientist-recognized-for-career-achievements-in-reducing-great-lakes-aquatic-invasive-species-introductions/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
In the Great Lakes and beyond, invasive species can wreak havoc on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Even the most widespread biological invasions once began from a single moment of introduction into a new region. In several cases, the origin of … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/08/16/from-interesting-pet-to-invasive-species-the-dangers-of-releasing-exotic-plants-and-animals-into-the-wild/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
As the 2023 hypoxia season in Lake Erie is beginning, it’s interesting to look back at the 2022 hypoxia season as depicted in this retrospective animation. The animation shows model-predicted bottom temperature and dissolved oxygen from the Experimental Lake Erie Hypoxia Forecast (background color scale) with observations plotted over … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/07/06/a-look-back-at-lake-erie-hypoxia-in-2022/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
In the world of NOAA, some of the most significant scientific advancements come as a response to natural disasters. Events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods influence the creation of new solutions to the problems these disasters cause. Over the past … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/04/18/close-to-homes-how-glerls-great-lakes-expertise-helps-combat-flooding-in-the-lake-champlain-richelieu-river-basin/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, Great Lakes, ice, winter
Ice coverage has reached a record low in the Great Lakes for this time of year. As of February 13, 2023, only 7 percent of these five freshwater lakes was covered in ice. Read the full story on NOAA Research.

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/02/17/low-ice-on-the-great-lakes-this-winter/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Algae, CIGLR, Communication, GLERL, Great Lakes, hab, harmful algal bloom, lake erie, MBARI, NOAA, Publications, Research, science, University of Michigan
Newly published research from the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR), and partners reveals that using underwater robots could significantly advance scientists’ ability to study the harmful algal blooms (HABs) that … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/12/19/underwater-robots-significantly-advance-our-ability-to-study-lake-eries-harmful-algal-blooms/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, forecast, forecasting, GLCFS, GLOFS, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Research, science
Did you know that NOAA operates a forecasting system that predicts water conditions on the Great Lakes? Whether you’re wondering about a lake’s temperature, currents, or water level changes, NOAA’s got you covered! This fall, NOAA implemented newly updated versions … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/12/14/decades-in-the-making-noaas-newest-lake-superior-and-lake-ontario-forecast-systems-become-fully-operational/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
As FY23 comes to a close, here’s a look back at several awards received by NOAA GLERL’s amazing leaders, scientists and administrators this year! The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently awarded NOAA GLERL Director Deborah Lee the 2022 … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/09/22/noaa-glerl-director-deborah-lee-accepts-2022-asce-presidents-medal/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: benthic, Communication, Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative, CSMI, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, mussels, NOAA, observations, plankton, PONAR, Research, science, technology, Thunder Bay
Every summer, NOAA GLERL scientists travel far and wide across the Great Lakes region to study the biological, chemical, and physical properties of these amazing lakes. A portion of this fieldwork contributes to a larger project called the Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative – or CSMI – which helps us take a deeper dive into studying a different Great Lake each year. 2022 was Lake Huron’s turn to shine, and GLERL's efforts focused on benthic and spatial surveys in Thunder Bay and Saginaw Bay. Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/10/26/lessons-from-lake-huron-a-look-back-at-noaa-glerls-2022-fieldwork-for-the-cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: autonomous underwater vehicle, autonomous vehicle, AUV, Great Lakes, ice, Lake Michigan, observations, Research, science, winter
In the world of Great Lakes research, the start of winter traditionally signals the end of fieldwork for the year...This break leads to a several-month gap in most of GLERL’s field data, but this project aims to fill that gap using the high-tech SAAB Sabertooth AUV.  Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/08/10/new-under-ice-observing-capabilities-could-lead-to-new-discoveries-in-the-great-lakes/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
The NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) has posted its annual experimental Great Lakes maximum ice cover projection for the winter of 2021-2022. The experimental forecast predicts a maximum Great Lakes ice cover of 48.7% – which is lower … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/01/19/forecasting-maximum-great-lakes-ice-cover-in-2022/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Cleveland, Communication, fishing, forecast, Great Lakes, hypoxia, lake erie, Modeling, Research, science, Water quality
Four years ago, NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) began providing an Experimental Lake Erie Hypoxia Forecast Model to warn stakeholders of low-oxygen upwelling events that can cause water quality … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2021/09/14/from-safe-drinking-water-to-sustainable-fisheries-noaa-glerls-experimental-lake-erie-hypoxia-forecast-is-even-more-useful-than-anticipated/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: buoy, Communication, data, environmental science, Great Lakes, Hydrodynamics, Lake Champlain, lakes, Limnology, model, Modeling, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, Research, science, technology, wave model
The NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and partners recently deployed a buoy in Lake Champlain that will measure the lake’s wave heights to assess the accuracy of a new experimental model for the lake. This is part of … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2021/06/22/new-wave-buoy-will-provide-data-to-support-wave-and-flood-forecasting-on-lake-champlain/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, data, environmental science, forecast, Great Lakes, ice, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Research, science, snow, winter
It’s no secret that the Great Lakes had a wild ride in terms of ice cover this past winter. From a slow start that led to near-record low ice cover in January, to the sudden widespread freeze just a few … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2021/04/23/looking-back-the-ups-and-downs-of-great-lakes-ice-cover-in-2021/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, environmental science, Great Lakes, ice, lakes, Limnology, NOAA, oceanography, Research, science
Understanding the major effects of ice on the Great Lakes is crucial. Ice cover impacts a range of societal benefits provided by the lakes, from hydropower generation to commercial shipping to the fishing industry. The amount of ice cover varies … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2021/02/04/five-decades-of-great-lakes-ice-cover-data-and-where-to-find-it/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: archive, Buoys, Communication, data, Great Lakes, historic, IOOS, Modeling, NCEI, NDBC, NOAA
With a network of experimental buoys that are constantly recording new data every few minutes, the amount of data the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) has collected in the past 15 years is massive – and prepping it … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2020/12/11/new-science-with-historic-data-15-years-of-great-lakes-environmental-data-archived-in-noaa-data-repository/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
Have you ever wanted to explore Great Lakes shipwrecks and the underwater life that lives around them? Now you can, right from home! This recent feature from Detroit Public TV’s Great Lakes Now program introduces viewers to the world of … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2020/10/21/noaa-glerl-and-thunder-bay-national-marine-sanctuary-featured-in-great-lakes-nows-shipwrecks-and-ecosystems-watch-party/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: AUV, Communication, data, environmental science, glider, Great Lakes, science, underwater vehicle
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) recently posted eight years’ worth of Great Lakes autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), or “glider data ”  on NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Underwater … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2020/03/04/eight-years-of-great-lakes-underwater-glider-data-now-available-to-the-public/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, GLERL, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, NOAA, Research, science, sinkholes
If you followed our fieldwork last summer, you probably remember hearing about our research on the fascinating sinkholes and microbial communities that lie at the bottom of northern Lake Huron off the coast of Alpena, MI. Now you can experience this … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2020/01/29/sinkhole-science-groundwater-in-the-great-lakes/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication
Editor’s Note: This blog post was updated on February 4, 2020 to reflect an updated Seasonal Ice Forecast. Please be sure to read the entire update for more information on this active area of research at NOAA GLERL! As many … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2020/01/02/great-lakes-ice-evaporation-and-water-levels/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, cyanobacteria, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, microbes, microorganisms, NOAA, Research, sinkholes
When most people think of sinkholes, a massive cavity in the ground opening up and swallowing a car is what usually comes to mind. But when scientists at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) hear “sinkholes,” their minds … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2019/10/10/millions-of-microbes-the-unexpected-inhabitants-of-lake-hurons-underwater-sinkholes/

Gabrielle Farina