About Lakes Letter

Lakes Letter is the quarterly magazine of the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR), published to connect and celebrate our members while sharing important research and community news.

Published four times per year (February, May, August, and November), each issue explores a specific theme through feature articles, research briefs, and community updates.

What We Publish

Each issue of Lakes Letter typically includes:

• 4-6 Feature Articles – In-depth explorations of current research, environmental issues, and lake management topics
• 2-4 Research Briefs – Concise summaries of recent scientific findings and ongoing studies
• Member Kudos – Recognition of awards, achievements, and milestones
• Community News – Updates from the Great Lakes research community
• In Memoriam – Tributes to members who have passed

Contributing to Lakes Letter

We welcome submissions from IAGLR members and the broader Great Lakes research community:

• Pitch an Article – Share your research, insights, or perspectives on Great Lakes issues
• Propose a Themed Issue – Guest editors (especially partnerships between senior scientists and early career researchers) are encouraged to submit proposals
• Submit News – Share your achievements, awards, publications, or community updates

To contribute or learn more, contact us at [email protected].

About IAGLR

The International Association for Great Lakes Research is a scientific organization dedicated to studying large lake ecosystems, with a primary focus on the Laurentian Great Lakes and other significant global lake systems.

Our Vision: A peaceful world in which large lake ecosystems are valued and healthy; where these ecosystems inspire curiosity, awe, love and respect, and stewardship in all people.

Core Values:

• Collaboration – Working across disciplines and knowledge systems
• Diversity and Inclusion – Creating an equitable environment
• Excellence – Promoting high-quality research
• Learning – Supporting scientific understanding and growth
• Stewardship – Protecting lake ecosystems

IAGLR advances understanding through:

• The annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
• Publishing the peer-reviewed Journal of Great Lakes Research
• Awarding scholarships and recognizing scientific excellence
• Sharing research through publications like Lakes Letter
• Partnering with organizations to advance scientific understanding

Learn more at iaglr.org.