February 22, 2024
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Q&A with NOAA scientists: Causes and impacts of 2024’s historically low Great Lakes ice cover
Many people have questions about the historically low Great Lakes ice cover this winter, and we’ve got answers! NOAA GLERL’s Bryan Mroczka (Physical Scientist) and Andrea Vander Woude (Integrated Physical and Ecological Modeling and Forecasting Branch Chief) answer the following … Continue reading
December 28, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Research Roundup: A look back at NOAA GLERL’s top science in 2023
From flood forecasting to winter buoys, 2023 has been a year full of innovative Great Lakes research at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). As we get ready to ring in 2024, here’s a roundup of our top research … Continue reading
October 24, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on NOAA GLERL and CIGLR scientists ranked in World’s Best Scientists list
NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) is pleased to recognize that several of our scientists have recently been recognized on Research.com’s list of “World’s Best Scientists” for 2023. This ranking identifies and celebrates exceptional individual researchers who are having … Continue reading
September 7, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Former NOAA GLERL scientist recognized for career achievements in reducing Great Lakes aquatic invasive species introductions
This week, NOAA GLERL and partners had the pleasure of formally recognizing Dr. David Reid, whose research on aquatic invasive species (AIS) has had significant positive impacts on the health of the Great Lakes. Recognizing this renowned former GLERL scientist … Continue reading
August 16, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on From interesting pet to invasive species: The dangers of releasing exotic plants and animals into the wild
In the Great Lakes and beyond, invasive species can wreak havoc on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Even the most widespread biological invasions once began from a single moment of introduction into a new region. In several cases, the origin of … Continue reading
July 6, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on A look back at Lake Erie hypoxia in 2022
As the 2023 hypoxia season in Lake Erie is beginning, it’s interesting to look back at the 2022 hypoxia season as depicted in this retrospective animation. The animation shows model-predicted bottom temperature and dissolved oxygen from the Experimental Lake Erie Hypoxia Forecast (background color scale) with observations plotted over … Continue reading
April 18, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Close to HOMES – How GLERL’s Great Lakes expertise helps combat flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin
In the world of NOAA, some of the most significant scientific advancements come as a response to natural disasters. Events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods influence the creation of new solutions to the problems these disasters cause. Over the past … Continue reading
February 17, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Low ice on the Great Lakes this winter
Ice coverage has reached a record low in the Great Lakes for this time of year. As of February 13, 2023, only 7 percent of these five freshwater lakes was covered in ice. Read the full story on NOAA Research.
December 19, 2022
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Underwater robots significantly advance our ability to study Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms
Newly published research from the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR), and partners reveals that using underwater robots could significantly advance scientists’ ability to study the harmful algal blooms (HABs) that … Continue reading
December 14, 2022
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Decades in the making, NOAA’s newest Lake Superior and Lake Ontario forecast systems become fully operational
Did you know that NOAA operates a forecasting system that predicts water conditions on the Great Lakes? Whether you’re wondering about a lake’s temperature, currents, or water level changes, NOAA’s got you covered! This fall, NOAA implemented newly updated versions … Continue reading