One Water, One Health

A tribute to Ronald A. Hites (1938–2024), a pioneering environmental chemist and former IAGLR president who revolutionized the measurement of trace pollutants in the Great Lakes and was known as the "father of environmental mass spectrometry."

A guide to understanding the risks of PFAS and other contaminants of emerging concern in the Great Lakes, with a focus on community-specific engagement and effective risk communication strategies.

A comparative study of cyanobacterial blooms in Lake Victoria and Western Lake Erie reveals potential future threats to Lake Erie, including the detection of cylindrospermopsin-producing Raphidiopsis blooms in a warming climate.

The International Joint Commission is advancing a basinwide assessment of microbial water quality using molecular and genomics technologies to track pathogens, HABs, and antimicrobial resistance.

Katie Rousseau coordinates the Smart Great Lakes Initiative, advancing technology applications to improve the understanding, conservation, and management of the Great Lakes.

A community-based approach to fish consumption advisories that prioritizes Indigenous knowledge, youth engagement, and relational connections to the land, moving beyond restrictive "don't eat" guidelines.

Christine Atuhaire uses remote sensing and satellite imagery to map and quantify plastic litter in aquatic environments, contributing to environmental policy and mitigation strategies.