GLOS NEWS
Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator: the future of water-related technology
GLOS and our partners are continuously testing and deploying new technologies, from novel sensors on buoys to Seagull upgrades. But...
Communicating GLOS – an interview with former Communications Specialist, David Fitch
We would not have the opportunity to celebrate 20 Years of GLOS, if it wasn't for the many individuals who...
Gauging Lake St. Clair Water Balance: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buoys
Within the interconnecting waterways of the five Great Lakes, there is one other lake that often goes unnamed - Lake...
GLOS funding is at risk: show your support for sustained Ocean and Great Lakes Observing
The Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) again proposes eliminating IOOS Regional Observations,...
Coastal Monitoring – Awarded RFP Projects
A request for proposals for projects expanding GLOS’ capacity for monitoring the impacts of coastal hazards was developed and released...
Big impact and innovation over the years – an interview with former COO, Becky Pearson
Recognition of 20 Years of GLOS continues with some insights from former Chief Operations Officer, Becky Pearson. Becky was with...
From the beginning – an interview with GLOS’ first Executive Director, Jen Read
As we continue to celebrate and reflect on 20 years of GLOS, we bring you insights from GLOS’ first Executive...
Co-located buoys creating year-round datasets
Every fall, buoys around the Great Lakes get retrieved, because they are generally not equipped to handle the winter conditions....
GLOS – SwimSmart Partnership Announcement: Great Lakes Coastal Warning System
January 7, 2026 The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and SwimSmart Technology LLC are proud to announce that activities...
Coastal Monitoring – Awarded RFP Projects
A request for proposals for projects expanding GLOS’ capacity for monitoring the impacts of coastal hazards was developed and released...
Land-based buoy offers firsthand glimpse into real-time Great Lakes monitoring
Upper Michigan’s Keweenaw Waterway recently acquired an impressive new waterfront feature in Hancock that sheds light on an important, yet...
Co-located buoys creating year-round datasets
Every fall, buoys around the Great Lakes get retrieved, because they are generally not equipped to handle the winter conditions....
The Legacy of the Edmund Fitzgerald – 50 years later
Fifty years ago, 29 lives were lost with the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. The crew of the storied...
Buoys of the Month – Upstate Freshwater Institute
Common Name: Oswego, Sodus Point, Oak Orchard Platform ID: 45189, 45190, 45191 Owner/Operator: Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) Nickname: Tricky Tina (Oswego),...
Observing Platform Repair/Equipment Funding Request For Proposals
GLOS’ mission, as laid out in GLOS 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, is to provide end-to-end data services that support science, policy,...
Buoys of Summer – Spotters of the Sanctuaries
Real-time data is a critical component for safe recreation, whether it be radars for forecasting rain or data buoys to...
Great Lakes Observations – Regional Spotlight: Saginaw Bay
Saginaw Bay is a relatively shallow embayment located in southwest Lake Huron, in between Michigan’s “mitten” and “thumb.” Although the...
CLOSED | Job Posting – Observing Data Specialist
The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) is seeking candidates for the role of Observing Data Specialist. Reporting to the Science...
Webinar – Community Ice Thickness Data Collection
Community Ice Thickness Data Collection starting at GLOSGLOS is starting a community ice thickness data collection project to help regional...
Ice Thickness Data Workshop – Green Bay
Winter is quickly approaching and GLOS is kicking off a new project to help improve regional ice predictive models. Currently,...
Missing NCAR Plane in Lake Superior: ASV Demo and Livestream
In 1968, a National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) plane carrying two pilots and a graduate student disappeared over Lake...
IOOS Spring Meeting – 2024
Twice a year, representatives from each of the Integrated Ocean Observing System’s (IOOS) 11 regional nodes gather together to share...
2024 GLOS Annual Meeting | May 22, 2024
Join us for the 2024 Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting! 📅 May 22 📍 Windsor, Ontario...
Sept. 17-19, 2024 | Lakebed 2030 Conference
Register now for the Lakebed 2030 conference Sept. 17-19, 2024, in Traverse City, MI!
Seagull Users Livestream guests talk sharing data, climate change, and updates to the user interface
For this month’s Seagull Users Livestream, we got to talk with: Carolyn DuBois, Executive Director of the Water Program at...
🔴 April 5 | Seagull Users Livestream | Jessie, Katelynn, and the Pre-season
Wednesday, April 5 at 1 PM Eastern! You will get the chance to: ✔️ Hear the latest and what we're...
ARCHIVED | May 8, 2023 | GLOS Annual Meeting + Seagull Workshop
Join us for the Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting and the Seagull Workshop! 📅 May 8 📍 Toronto, Ontario...
Coastal Monitoring – Awarded RFP Projects
A request for proposals for projects expanding GLOS’ capacity for monitoring the impacts of coastal hazards was developed and released...
Co-located buoys creating year-round datasets
Every fall, buoys around the Great Lakes get retrieved, because they are generally not equipped to handle the winter conditions....
GLOS – SwimSmart Partnership Announcement: Great Lakes Coastal Warning System
January 7, 2026 The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and SwimSmart Technology LLC are proud to announce that activities...
Buoys of the Month – Upstate Freshwater Institute
Common Name: Oswego, Sodus Point, Oak Orchard Platform ID: 45189, 45190, 45191 Owner/Operator: Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) Nickname: Tricky Tina (Oswego),...
Coastal Monitoring Request for Proposals
The Great Lakes Observing System is increasing efforts to enhance coastal resilience, by soliciting proposals to support the expansion of...
Buoys of Summer – Spotters of the Sanctuaries
Real-time data is a critical component for safe recreation, whether it be radars for forecasting rain or data buoys to...
RAEON at the Ready
Along the northwest coast of Lake Erie, a series of buoys monitor the conditions and report in near real-time. The...
Partner Project Spotlight: Salmon Unlimited – Racine’s New Buoy
Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin - Racine, WI Roughly 6 miles southeast of Racine, Wisconsin floats a buoy. It’s a unique...
Buoys of Summer – University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences is home to certified freshwater superstars. And their buoy program? May simply...
GLOS funding is at risk: show your support for sustained Ocean and Great Lakes Observing
The Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) again proposes eliminating IOOS Regional Observations,...
The 2025 Annual Impact Report
Our 2025 Annual Impact Report is here! We are excited to share a brief summary of last year’s developments and...
Land-based buoy offers firsthand glimpse into real-time Great Lakes monitoring
Upper Michigan’s Keweenaw Waterway recently acquired an impressive new waterfront feature in Hancock that sheds light on an important, yet...
GLOS – SwimSmart Partnership Announcement: Great Lakes Coastal Warning System
January 7, 2026 The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and SwimSmart Technology LLC are proud to announce that activities...
The Legacy of the Edmund Fitzgerald – 50 years later
Fifty years ago, 29 lives were lost with the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. The crew of the storied...
Welcome – New Board Member Adam Tindall-Schlicht
Earlier in October, the GLOS Board of Directors confirmed and welcomed new board member Adam Tindall-Schlicht. The GLOS board and...
Great Lakes Photo Contest
We want to share YOUR Great Lakes observations! As we enter summer, warm weather, and lake days, we would love...
Potential Impacts to Great Lakes Water Data and Safety
Reason for concern We want to let our community know about some concerning news regarding NOAA, the Integrated Ocean Observing...
McClain, Dingell Reintroduce Great Lakes Mapping Act
Tuesday April 8, 2025 Today, Representatives Lisa McClain (MI, 9) and Debbie Dingell (MI, 6) reintroduced the Great Lakes...
GLOS in the News
Read about GLOS activities in external news media – including articles, videos, and research journals.
