Advancing molecular technologies and microbial water quality assessment in the Great Lakes Basin

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.

An examination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Great Lakes as a One Health issue, exploring how environmental factors and human activities contribute to the spread of resistant bacteria and genes.

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.

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.

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

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

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."