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Established in 1974 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, NOAAs Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) conducts high-quality research and provides scientific leadership on important issues in both Great Lakes and marine coastal environments leading to new knowledge, tools, approaches, awareness, and services. GLERL is a federal laboratory that provides coastal constituents and federal, state, and international decision- and policy-makers with scientific understanding of natural hazards such as severe waves, storm surges, and ice; harmful algal blooms; ecosystems and foodweb interactions including threat and impact of aquatic invasive species; changes in lake water levels; and regional effects related to global climate change. GLERL science helps protect life and property, economic well-being, and sustained ecosystem health of the Great Lakes and other U.S. coastal ecosystems. The Great Lakes contain 20% of the Earths surface fresh water supply and 90% of the U.S. surface fresh water supply.

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GLERL Homepage http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/ GLERL Research Programs http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/ Real-time Weather Data http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/ metdata/ Great Lakes Web Cams http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/ webcams/

CoastWatch Satellite Data http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa. gov/ Great Lakes Forecasting http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/ glcfs/ Great Lakes Water Levels http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/data/ now/wlevels/levels.html

Brochures http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pubs/ brochures Publications http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pubs/ Photogallery http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pubs/ photogallery/ Partnerships http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/par/
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GLERL Research: An Ecosystem-based Approach

GLERL researchers possess a wide range of scientific disciplines and expertise, allowing them to pursue a unique, multidisciplinary, ecosystem research approach. This focus has advanced our understanding of the underlying physical, chemical, and biological processes in the lakes, and how they affect ecosystem dynamics. In order to accomplish its outreach and research goals, GLERL organizes its research into three cross-cutting research programs: Observing Systems and Advanced Technology
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Develop and evaluate new remote sensing products, instrumentation, and observation platforms to further our understanding of ecosystem processes, validate forecast models, and provide decision support for resource managers. Ecosystem Dynamics
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longterm observations of biological, chemical, and physical variables in the Great Lakes ecosystem and conduct laboratory and field experiments to define and understand the ecological processes that drive and connect these variables. Ecological Modeling and Forecasting
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test, and implement ecological models to predict the impacts of physical, chemical, biological, and humaninduced changes on Great Lakes ecosystems.

GLERL Facilities
Ann Arbor Laboratory In 2009, GLERL leased a new, customized 45,000 square foot facility twice the size of the former laboratory. This state-of-the-art building enables GLERL staff to conduct interdisciplinary research: 17 laboratories (11 wet labs, 6 dry labs) 5 conference spaces (including a 150-seat lecture hall) 101 offices 2 computer labs 14 storage areas 10,000 square foot outdoor wareyard Lake Michigan Field Station

Ecosystem research requires diverse skill sets, and our people are the strengh of the organization. Each employee is an integral part of GLERL and plays a vital role in reaching goals. Highlighted below are several members of the inter-disciplinary team: John Bratton Deputy Director B.S., Geology-Chemistry, Brown Univ. Ph.D., Geology, Univ. of California at Berkeley Expertise: Coastal and marine geology, coastal groundwater systems, impacts of climate change on coastal environments. Sonia Joseph Joshi Outreach Coordinator for Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health B.S., Lake Superior State Univ., Environmental Science M.S., Michigan State Univ., Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Expertise: Human dimensions, needs assessments, focus groups, science translation, adaptive management, qualitative interview analysis. Drew Gronewald Hydrologist, Physical Scientist B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell Univ. Ph.D., Environmental Science and Policy, Duke Univ. Expertise: Hydrological and water quality modeling, predicting runoff in ungauged basins, recreational water quality dynamics of Great Lakes beaches. Andrew Yagiela Physical Science Technician B.S., Resource Ecology and Management, Univ. of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment Expertise: Vessel operations and maintenance, field collection of scientific samples, mooring design, and deployment.

Faces of GLERL

Located on Lake Michigan's Muskegon Channel, GLERL's field station occupies three buildings including a restored station built in 1905 to serve the U.S. Life Saving Service. Curently, two full-time scientists, six ship crewman, a marine superintendent and administrative support are based at the station. Also housed at the station is the Great Lakes Regional Navigation Manager from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey. The field station includes: Research vessel docking Wet and dry laboratories Small vessel storage and repair A meeting hall The vessel operations office Office space Equipment storage space

Connect with GLERL Social Media:

Twitter: @NOAA_GLERL Facebook: www.facebook.com/noaa.glerl YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/noaaglerl Flikr: flickr.com/photos/noaa_glerl/sets/