Spring 2019 • Issue 1

Lakes Letter Redux

Published May 2019

This inaugural edition of Lakes Letter marks the revival of IAGLR's quarterly newsletter, a member-driven initiative designed to foster engagement and community connection following a 2018 survey. With an introduction from IAGLR President Michael Twiss, the issue highlights the association's expanded advocacy efforts through the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies and announces an increased conference schedule, including a 2020 partnership with the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area in Winnipeg. The publication features practical advice for attendees of the upcoming 2019 conference, spotlights diverse member profiles ranging from early-career researchers to industry partners, and honors three beloved colleagues—Al Beeton, and Norine Dobiesz, and David Rathke.

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Features

Tips for a successful IAGLR 2019

Advice for early-career scientists on networking, effective communication, and balancing stamina during the annual conference.

Departments

In Memoriam

Remembering David Rathke

David Rathke devoted 17 years to Great Lakes research, authoring over 20 publications on Lake Erie and advancing transboundary water quality cooperation through the IJC and EPA.

In Memoriam

Al Beeton

Al Beeton directed NOAA's GLERL and shaped Great Lakes limnology through decades of research, mentorship, and leadership on the IJC's Science Advisory Board.

In Memoriam

Norine Dobiesz

Norine Dobiesz advanced Great Lakes fisheries science and global lake ecosystem comparison through quantitative analysis and served as technical editor of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

Member Spotlight

Michael Chislock

Michael Chislock explores the feedback loops between ecological adaptation and evolution in response to eutrophication and emerging contaminants.

Member Spotlight

Sara Belontz

Sara Belontz investigates microplastic distribution and sources in Lake Huron's nearshore and offshore sediments to better understand biological impacts and bioaccumulation threats across aquatic trophic levels.

Member Spotlight

Harry Nelson

Harry Nelson represents Fluid Imaging Technologies, demonstrating FlowCam imaging flow cytometry for aquatic plankton research.

Member Spotlight

Josie Lindsey-Robbins

Josie Lindsey-Robbins studies how detritivore abundance influences nutrient cycling and corn biomass in agricultural soils.

Member Spotlight

Emily Ham

Emily Ham investigates microplastic and microfiber occurrences in municipal water systems within the Niagara Region.

Member Spotlight

Pierre-Yves Caux

Pierre-Yves Caux advises the International Joint Commission on transboundary water levels, flows, and quality.

Member Spotlight

Lyubov Burlakova

Lyubov Burlakova studies the long-term ecological impacts of invasive Dreissena species on native mussels and benthic diversity. Her three-decade research spans European and U.S. ecosystems, emphasizing data repositories for trend analysis.