Great Lakes Observing System

06/01/2026

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is seeking an Oil Spill Hydrodynamic Modeler to work with CIGLR and NOAA-GLERL researchers on oil spill transport and fate modeling. This Ann Arbor-based position offers the opportunity to apply cutting-edge modeling tools to support Great Lakes research and environmental protection. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Learn more and apply at this link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/278163/oil-spill-hydrodynamic-modeler



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05/29/2026

Last week, GLOS Strategic Initiatives Manager Katie Rousseau attended the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Conference in Oswego, New York. The conference provided an interactive session in which GLOS and other Great Lakes NOAA partners were able to meet with various Sea Grant network staff and learn about shared priorities.

Katie presented information on the seagull.glos.org platform in another interactive session called "Tech to Teach: Virtual Tools for Great Lakes Community Outreach."

Thank you to Kat Cameron, Great Lakes Sea Grant Liaison, for the invitation and photos. It was great to learn more about the breadth of Great Lakes Sea Grant activities and meet familiar faces in person.
Minnesota Sea Grant University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Michigan Sea Grant Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research Ohio Sea Grant Pennsylvania Sea Grant New York Sea Grant NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

05/29/2026

What a fantastic week in Winnipeg at the IAGLR & SCAS-SCSA 2026 Joint Conference!

GLOS’s Connor Brooks, Observing Data Specialist, and Samuel Johnson, Communications Specialist, attended and hosted a GLOS exhibit. As always, the conference provided insightful research, inspiring new ideas, and exciting conversations. Thank you International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) and all attendees/panelists/presenters with whom we had the pleasure to connect.

05/29/2026

05/23/2026

We hope you all enjoy a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

If you are heading to any of the big lakes make sure to check conditions before getting in the water. All of the lakes look to be pretty cold still, and passing storms may lead to some moderate risk wind/wave activity.

Great Lakes radar: https://radar.weather.gov/region/centgrlakes/standard

Find real-time wave, wind, and water temperature information on Seagull: seagull.glos.org

05/22/2026

The Lakebed 2030 Spring Newsletter shared updates about data sharing, student trainings in practical marine data collection, and the Lakebed 2030 Conference.

Make sure to get caught up with Great Lakes mapping news and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next!
https://glos.org/lakebed-2030/

05/15/2026

The Green Bay buoy is in the water!
Last week, Connor Brooks, GLOS’ Observing Data Specialist, joined UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Jessie Grow and co. aboard the Neeskay to deploy the Green Bay buoy (45014) for its seasonal deployment.

At its site in central Green Bay, 20 miles west of Sturgeon Bay, the buoy will record real-time weather, wave, and water quality data, as well as snapshots by an onboard we**am.

The crew enjoyed an exceptionally nice weather day with calm waters to efficiently deploy the station and its accompanying hazard buoys. Once an onboard power issue is sorted out, live data and images will be available to view on Seagull: https://seagull.glos.org/data-console/43

05/14/2026

Reminder: our 2026 Great Lakes Photo Contest has begun!

You have until the 20th of each month, May-September, to submit a photo for consideration. There will be 5 monthly winners announced each month and 1 grand prize winner announced in October.

We are looking forward to another year of seeing your photographic observations and sharing them with the observing system.
https://glos.org/glos-great-lakes-photo-contest/

Post photo featured is a submission from 2025:
“Sunset from the dunes” by Warren Karges

05/14/2026

🚨 Our partners at the GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute are a NOAA Research Assistant! Please SHARE!

This full-time, CIGLR-funded position is open through June 2, 2026, and requires a B.S. in a related field along with strong lab skills, data management experience, and a willingness to work in dynamic field conditions (more below). For more information and how to apply, follow this link: https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/NOAA-Research-Assistant---AWRI--Adjunct-Salaried-_R104412-1

The Annis Water Resources Institute and Grand Valley State University are seeking a Research Scientist to support ecology-focused projects on Lake Michigan, working closely with the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory staff at the Lake Michigan Field Station. This position will contribute to long-term monitoring efforts through both field and laboratory work, including vessel- and shore-based sampling, biological and chemical analyses, and data management. The role involves a full range of Great Lakes field activities during the ice-free season, as well as lab-based processing of samples such as chlorophyll, zooplankton, and zoobenthos.



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05/11/2026

*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. EPA Office/Lab and Location: Four research opportunities