Our Mission
Hosted by the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan, CIGLR consists of a Research Institute and a Regional Consortium that is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), universities, non-governmental organizations, and businesses. Together, we work to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the Great Lakes.
Our Commitment: CIGLR is a community of people from many cultures and social backgrounds committed to Accessibility, Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As an institute we respect and foster these values as powerful forces for positive change in our community and beyond.
Our Partners
Impacts
Since 2008,
$48 million invested in Great Lakes health & safety
590 people prepared for STEM careers
$10 million committed to clean drinking water
> 750 jobs supported
Seminars & Events
News & Announcements
Request for Proposals: Little Rapids Restoration Monitoring & Assessment
CIGLR is partnering with the NOAA Restoration Center (RC) and soliciting proposals from CIGLR Regional Consortium members to evaluate a habitat restoration project within the St. Marys River Area of Concern. Proposals are due by COB Monday, May 27th, 2024.
March 2024 eNewsletter
In this Issue: 40 Years of Great Lakes Warming; Alumni Spotlight; Hydrogen Peroxide & Microcystis Bloom Toxicity; 2024 Award Recipients
2024 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Information Session
Join us for a virtual info session next Wed, Jan 17 @ 2pm EST! We will talk about the program, give an overview of the application process & timeline, & answer your questions. Click on the image for 2024 Summer Fellowship and registration information.