The Great Lakes Observing System provides end-to-end data services that support science, policy, management, and industry in the Great Lakes.

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We're launching the Smart Great Lakes Initiative as part of our strategic plan for 2020-2025. The initiative exists to modernize an information ecosystem based on Great Lakes environmental data in order to improve understanding, use, and management of the lakes.

2021 Mini-Grants

2021 Mini-Grants

Submit a proposal by March 12 to be considered for a mini-grant ranging from $20,000-$150,000.

Read the 2020 Annual Report

Read the 2020 Annual Report

Read our 2020 Annual Report here.

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Tech bootcamp students learn as they build using real-time data from GLOS

Posted by GLOS_Admin January 19th, 2021

Congress Unanimously Passes the Coordinated Ocean Observations Systems and Research Act

Posted by GLOS_Admin January 19th, 2021

New article: “Smart IoT platform ‘Seagull’ to usher in a new era of Great Lakes understanding for all”

Posted by GLOS_Admin January 14th, 2021

Events

Due Jan. 22 | Submit your abstract to our IAGLR session on observing

Posted by GLOS_Admin January 14th, 2021

Due March 12 | Request for Proposals for Smart Great Lakes Mini-Grant Program

Posted by GLOS_Admin January 5th, 2021

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