06/18/2026
Your Voice Can Help Protect the Great Lakes 🌊
Did you know the Great Lakes provide drinking water for over 40 million people? They support 1.5 million jobs and anchor a $6 trillion regional economy. Much of this depends on science that guides cleanup efforts, tracks invasive species, and monitors water quality.
Now, proposed federal rules could weaken the very system that supports that science. Proposed changes to federal grant regulations (Docket OMB-2026-0034) would:
âś… Let political appointees override expert peer review
âś… Require permission for scientists to attend conferences and inclusion in terms of the grant
❌ Ban using grant funds for journal subscriptions
❌ Create barriers to international research partnerships
This isn't just about universities and laboratories—it's about the health of our communities, the safety of our water, and the future of this irreplaceable natural resource.
đź’¬ We need YOUR voice by July 13, 2026.
Whether you're a scientist, student, teacher, angler, boater, conservation volunteer, or simply someone who loves the Great Lakes, your experience matters. Tell the Office of Management and Budget why peer-reviewed, collaborative science is essential to protecting our shared waters.
👉 Click the links below to learn more and submit your public comment.
🔗 IAGLR’s Statement: https://bit.ly/3SwgyDG | Federal Register: https://bit.ly/4w1AsVO
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