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 Partners
Impacts
Since 2008,
$85+ million invested in Great Lakes health & safety
550+ people prepared for STEM careers
$44 million committed to clean drinking water
225+ Great Lakes careers supported
Seminars & Events
News & Announcements
Congrats to CIGLR’s Tongyao Pu!
Congrats to CIGLR’s Tongyao Pu on publishing her Master’s thesis in Limnology & Oceanography! This study investigates the stratification of Indonesia’s Lake Towuti using one-dimensional hydrodynamic & redox chemistry models. Click on the image to read article.
2025 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Information Session
Join us for a virtual info session TOMORROW, Jan 15 @ 2pm EST! We will talk about the program, give an overview of the application process & timeline, & answer your questions. Click on the image for 2025 Summer Fellowship and registration information.
We Are Hiring! 2 Positions!
Come work with us! CIGLR is hiring 2 positions: 1) Research Engagement Specialist, closes January 19, 2025 and 2) Postdoc Fellow in Molecular Ecology, closes February 1, 2025. Click image to learn more.