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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 29m

BIG NEWS! IAGLR has received a 3-year grant from the Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation. This support will expand our science communication, strengthen inclusive research, and mentor the next generation of Great Lakes scientists. https://bit.ly/3IDeWUi

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · 15d

merci pour ce partage !

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · 15d

A follow article was published about the various contributions to this episode.
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La coopération Canada–États-Unis sur les Grands Lacs vacille

Le démantèlement du secteur fédéral de la science, aux États-Unis, fragilise cette coopération. Les chercheurs à qui Découverte a parlé sont inquiets.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · 15d

The latest episode of Découverte @iciradiocanada.bsky.social dives into the implications of cuts to science in the Great Lakes region.
ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouve...

Thank you @binhanv.bsky.social for connecting with us at @iaglr.bsky.social

Épisode du dimanche 21 septembre 2025 | Découverte

La protection des Grands Lacs en péril et les effets du démantèlement de la science aux États-Unis.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · 21d

@scas-scsa.bsky.social and @iaglr.bsky.social recently collaborated on an EDI webinar. The main findings are now published here!

authors.elsevier.com/c/1lnYH1MRgT...

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wishing all my water friends a restful labor day long weekend !

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Aug 28

IAGLR is contributing to these conversations: iaglr.org/releases/sur...

Survey reveals impacts of U.S. federal actions on Great Lakes science

News releases from IAGLR and the large lake research community.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Aug 27

Cuts to Great Lakes science have real impacts—on research, policy, and the people behind the science. Our latest Lakes Letter shares stories and findings from our recent survey.
Please read and share: iaglr.org/releases/sur...

Survey reveals impacts of U.S. federal actions on Great Lakes science

News releases from IAGLR and the large lake research community.

iaglr.org

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · Aug 25

We invite you to propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of IAGLR and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event. https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK

#connectedwaters26 #IAGLR26

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · Aug 26

IAGLR is seeking candidates for positions on its Board of Directors and welcomes your involvement. We encourage you to stand for election or nominate someone you believe would benefit the association. For more details: http://bit.ly/41mJIqs

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Summer 2025 Lakes Letter—Science Under Threat—Read how federal actions are disrupting Great Lakes research + how researchers & institutions are adapting to uncertainties & renewing long-term commitments to lake science and stewardship.

⬇ https://bit.ly/ll26 #WorldLakeDay #GreatLakes

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · Aug 27

A new IAGLR survey shows how federal actions are disrupting Great Lakes science—lost data, careers, & collaboration. On #WorldLakeDay, we’re reminded that protecting freshwater means supporting both the science & the people behind it. 📖 https://bit.ly/ll26 #GreatLakes #FreshwaterScience

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Aug 15

This week, @iaglr.bsky.social started an instagram account: you can also follow us at @iaglrscience !

kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .

ALT: kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Aug 12

You are invited to submit a session to the 2026 Joint Aquatic Conference of the @iaglr.bsky.social and @Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences (SCAS-SCSA), and hosted by @experimentallakes.bsky.social !!!

Check out the call for sessions at: iaglr.org/iaglr-scas26... - Deadline: September 19.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jul 23

Looking forward to joining this @e4dca.bsky.social panel tomorrow to discuss science integrity in Canada and the US - and on how impacts on one side have implications for your neighbours!
To register, see 👇🏻

Evidence for Democracy @e4dca.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join us tomorrow!

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Evidence for Democracy @e4dca.bsky.social · Jul 15

How is political interference affecting scientific research in Canada and the US? Join us on July 23rd for an online panel exploring what can be done to safeguard scientific integrity.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jul 1

Wishing you a Happy Canada Day! This is an opportunity to reflect on who we are- the good, the bad and the ugly- and how we can move forward in a good way for all.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jul 1

Good to see the colours of the rainbow over all of the Great Lakes!

International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · Jun 30

IAGLR values a just, equitable, and inclusive culture that removes barriers to participation in our activities and embraces people from diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences. This Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQ+ large lake science community.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 20

Check out the next episode of Quirks and Quarks at @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social on scientific sovereignty. It will air on June 21th and is available online at: cbc.ca/1.7566942.

Thank you @sonyabuyting.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute !

Climate scientists brace for deep cuts, anti-DEI policies run amok, Great Lakes under threat and asserting our | CBC Radio

Politically-driven chaos disrupting U.S. scientific institutions is creating challenges for science in Canada. In this special episode of Quirks & Quarks, we explore what Canadian scientists are doing...

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thank you for participating as much as you could @anna-bagels.bsky.social ! I missed your workshop as I was attending the IJC science plan event. I hope you had a good time.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thank you to @stevecarmody.bsky.social from @michiganpublic.bsky.social for covering the implications of cuts to science on the @iaglr.bsky.social conference (and Great Lakes science).
www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...

Trump administration budget cuts and policies blamed for lower attendance at Great Lakes conference this week

President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to “rebuild public trust in science.” But scientific groups claim the new administration is having the opposite effect.

www.michiganpublic.org

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 6

And beside science, some of us can also dance- this too is IAGLR! #iaglr25 @iaglr.bsky.social

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 6

#iaglr25 is almost done- thank you everyone for contributing on what we do best: Great Lakes Science!

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 4

Movie time at #IAGLR25 with our friends Yvonne and Zach from @alltooclearfilm.bsky.social which features many places from Lake Michigan.

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you @steve-carpenter.bsky.social for an inspiring plenary on resilience to start our Great Lakes Conference! @iaglr.bsky.social

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Jérôme Marty (he/him) @freshwater.bsky.social · Jun 3

IAGLR25 is on!! Thank you to all attendees for joining us in Milwaukee. @iaglr.bsky.social

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