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GLOS Background

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

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GLOS aims to enable easy access to the real-time, historical, and predictive lake data that the people of the region need, in the U.S. and Canada.

By taking a user-oriented approach to organizing the technologies, people, and processes involved in monitoring the Great Lakes, GLOS is building a system where data is sharable and interoperable so that our immensely valuable freshwater resources can be better managed and more fully understood.

We focus on seven priorities when making funding decisions.

GLOS is one of 11 Regional Associations of the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).

IOOS works to enhance the ability to collect, deliver, and use ocean and Great Lakes information. IOOS is a partnership among federal, regional, academic and private sector parties that work to provide data for tools and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment.

Press Releases

Lake News

Lakebed 2030 Conference

For immediate release: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Contact: Samuel Johnson sam@glos.org   Lakebed 2030...

Lake News

Press Release: GLOS Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Boehme Testifies before House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

For immediate release: Friday, March 22, 2024 Contact: info@glos.org   GLOS Chief Executive Officer...

Lake News

NOAA awards $20.5 million for ocean and coastal resource management

The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) recently received $3.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure...

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Contact Information

Media Contact

Sam Johnson, Communications Specialist | sam@glos.org

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