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
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Help Us Understand Great Lakes Ice
Help spread the word! How does ice impact life around the Great Lakes? Click the image to share your experiences in the survey.
Voices from the Great Lakes Region
Voices across the Great Lakes region are speaking up: Protecting NOAA means protecting our water, our communities, and our way of life. Add your voice! Show your support for NOAA and Great Lakes science!
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.