Our Mission
Hosted by the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan, CIGLR consists of a Research Institute and a Regional Consortium that is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), universities, non-governmental organizations, and businesses. Together, we work to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the Great Lakes.
Our Commitment: CIGLR is a community of people from many cultures and social backgrounds committed to Accessibility, Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As an institute we respect and foster these values as powerful forces for positive change in our community and beyond.
Our Partners
Impacts
Since 2008,
$48 million invested in Great Lakes health & safety
590 people prepared for STEM careers
$10 million committed to clean drinking water
> 750 jobs supported
Seminars & Events
News & Announcements
NEW Publication highlights 2022 Great Lakes Winter Grab!
NEW publication highlights the 2022 Great Lakes Winter Grab! describing a dataset generated by a multi-institutional winter sampling campaign across all five Laurentian Great Lakes & some of their connecting waters. Click the image to learn more.
We Are Hiring! 4 Positions!
Come work with us! CIGLR is hiring 4 positions: 1) Laboratory Technician, closes 11/14; 2&3) TWO Biogeochemistry Laboratory Analysts, closes 12/02; 4) Atmospheric Science Research Specialist, closes 12/07. Click image to learn more.
Accepting proposals! 2025 CIGLR Programs
CIGLR is accepting proposals from Regional Consortium members for a suite of programs that aim to build collaborative partnerships through career development opportunities, visionary science, and impactful outreach. Please visit the full program announcements for...