Ronald A. Hites

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.