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Jérôme Marty (he/him)
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Executive Director at International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR), limnologist by training. Hobbies include photography and accordion. All views are mine.
Once a year, I offer a secchi blessing to all working in Great Lakes region. Plus a special one tonight for the @bluejaysbot.bsky.social ! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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BIG NEWS! IAGLR has received a 3-year grant from the Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation. This support will expand our science communication, strengthen inclusive research, and mentor the next generation of Great Lakes scientists. https://bit.ly/3IDeWUi
October 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The latest episode of Découverte @iciradiocanada.bsky.social dives into the implications of cuts to science in the Great Lakes region.
ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouve...

Thank you @binhanv.bsky.social for connecting with us at @iaglr.bsky.social
Épisode du dimanche 21 septembre 2025 | Découverte
La protection des Grands Lacs en péril et les effets du démantèlement de la science aux États-Unis.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@scas-scsa.bsky.social and @iaglr.bsky.social recently collaborated on an EDI webinar. The main findings are now published here!

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September 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Wishing all my water friends a restful labor day long weekend !
September 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Cuts to Great Lakes science have real impacts—on research, policy, and the people behind the science. Our latest Lakes Letter shares stories and findings from our recent survey.
Please read and share: iaglr.org/releases/sur...
Survey reveals impacts of U.S. federal actions on Great Lakes science
News releases from IAGLR and the large lake research community.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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We invite you to propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of IAGLR and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event. https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK

#connectedwaters26 #IAGLR26
August 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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IAGLR is seeking candidates for positions on its Board of Directors and welcomes your involvement. We encourage you to stand for election or nominate someone you believe would benefit the association. For more details: http://bit.ly/41mJIqs
August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Lakes Letter—Science Under Threat—Read how federal actions are disrupting Great Lakes research + how researchers & institutions are adapting to uncertainties & renewing long-term commitments to lake science and stewardship.

https://bit.ly/ll26 #WorldLakeDay #GreatLakes
August 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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A new IAGLR survey shows how federal actions are disrupting Great Lakes science—lost data, careers, & collaboration. On #WorldLakeDay, we’re reminded that protecting freshwater means supporting both the science & the people behind it. 📖 https://bit.ly/ll26 #GreatLakes #FreshwaterScience
August 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This week, @iaglr.bsky.social started an instagram account: you can also follow us at @iaglrscience !
kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .
ALT: kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .
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August 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
You are invited to submit a session to the 2026 Joint Aquatic Conference of the @iaglr.bsky.social and @Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences (SCAS-SCSA), and hosted by @experimentallakes.bsky.social !!!

Check out the call for sessions at: iaglr.org/iaglr-scas26... - Deadline: September 19.
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Looking forward to joining this @e4dca.bsky.social panel tomorrow to discuss science integrity in Canada and the US - and on how impacts on one side have implications for your neighbours!
To register, see 👇🏻
How is political interference affecting scientific research in Canada and the US? Join us on July 23rd for an online panel exploring what can be done to safeguard scientific integrity.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Wishing you a Happy Canada Day! This is an opportunity to reflect on who we are- the good, the bad and the ugly- and how we can move forward in a good way for all.
July 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Good to see the colours of the rainbow over all of the Great Lakes!
IAGLR values a just, equitable, and inclusive culture that removes barriers to participation in our activities and embraces people from diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences. This Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQ+ large lake science community.
July 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Check out the next episode of Quirks and Quarks at @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social on scientific sovereignty. It will air on June 21th and is available online at: cbc.ca/1.7566942.

Thank you @sonyabuyting.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute !
Climate scientists brace for deep cuts, anti-DEI policies run amok, Great Lakes under threat and asserting our | CBC Radio
Politically-driven chaos disrupting U.S. scientific institutions is creating challenges for science in Canada. In this special episode of Quirks & Quarks, we explore what Canadian scientists are doing...
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June 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
And beside science, some of us can also dance- this too is IAGLR! #iaglr25 @iaglr.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#iaglr25 is almost done- thank you everyone for contributing on what we do best: Great Lakes Science!
June 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Movie time at #IAGLR25 with our friends Yvonne and Zach from @alltooclearfilm.bsky.social which features many places from Lake Michigan.
June 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Thank you @steve-carpenter.bsky.social for an inspiring plenary on resilience to start our Great Lakes Conference! @iaglr.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
IAGLR25 is on!! Thank you to all attendees for joining us in Milwaukee. @iaglr.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thank you/ merci Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio for a friendly conversation on Great Lakes science and the role of binational approaches to make it efficient for all parties.
Podcast link 👇
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International Association of Great Lakes Research and Jerome Marty
Jérôme Marty is the Executive Director of the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR). The IAGLR is about to hold their 68th international
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May 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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"We are already losing vital data...without them, municipalities and organizations can't access real-time alerts about water toxicity from algal blooms." ~ Jérôme Marty, IAGLR executive director

To read more: https://bit.ly/3SkT69k
Trump’s cuts to Great Lakes research threaten freshwater for Ontarians
Trump’s cuts to Great Lakes research threaten freshwater for Ontarians.
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May 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🔥 hot of the press!!! Check out the new issue of Lakes Letter on science Communication!
Thank you to our Editor @pdmcintyre.bsky.social and all contributors part of the @iaglr.bsky.social family!
Now is the time to effectively communicate your Great Lakes research. How? Check out the latest issue of IAGLR's Lakes Letter magazine for insights and examples. A must-read for Great Lakes scientists and advocates. #SciComm #GreatLakes Visit https://bit.ly/43323Ku
May 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM