Large team collaborations in large lake research

The removal of three dams on the Boardman River restored connectivity and cultural significance, showcasing a successful collaboration between Indigenous communities, government, and local stakeholders.

Edina Illyes studies how historical glaciation and human activity shape fish species distributions in northwestern Ontario, blending landscape processes with contemporary ecology.

USGS and partner agencies are using Saildrones and autonomous underwater vehicles to correct biases in sonar surveys, improving the accuracy of prey fish abundance estimates for Great Lakes fisheries.

A survey of fishery professionals reveals that while virtual engagement maintains existing relationships, in-person interaction remains critical for building trust and new collaborations in the post-pandemic era.

The Real-Time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON) demonstrates how sharing equipment, data, and expertise enables researchers to tackle complex environmental challenges in the Great Lakes.

A special section of the Journal of Great Lakes Research highlights the spectrum of actors in ecosystem-based management and the necessity of integrating social and natural sciences.

Kiersten McCutcheon coordinates the Visual Assessment Survey Tool (VAST) for Niagara Coastal, engaging citizen scientists to collect data on changing Great Lakes conditions.

The binational success of ballast water regulations in the Great Lakes, which reduced invasions by 85%, offers a model for achieving global biodiversity targets under the COP15 framework.

A comparison of lake committees in the Laurentian Great Lakes and advisory groups in the African Great Lakes reveals a promising framework for transboundary collaboration and resource sharing.

Nick Boucher, a Ph.D. student at Michigan State University, focuses on analyzing acoustic telemetry data and assessing arrays to improve fish tracking in the Great Lakes.