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Account of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes, dedicated to the creation and dissemination of legal and policy research relevant to the Great Lakes Region. Housed by the University of Toledo College of Law. https://www.utoledo.edu/law/academics/ligl/
The 25th Annual the Great Lakes Water Conference, brought together experts in engineering, law, and public policy together with lawyers, students, and policymakers to explore the challenges and potential solutions to the problem of water security in the Great Lakes region.
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I am quoted in this article about water security. The article gives a nice introduction to the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes' recent Water Conference.

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Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
Experts at the Great Lakes Water Conference explore how smarter policy, wetlands and collaboration can secure clean water and curb pollution in the region.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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This article gives a good summary of last Friday's Water Conference.

This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our final speaker, Michael Tiboris.
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our sixth speaker, Warigia Bowman.
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our fifth speaker, Heather Tanana.
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our fourth speaker, Kasey Faust.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This year’s Legal Institute of the Great Lakes water conference, entitled “Water Security and the Great Lakes Region,” will take place this Friday from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Please be sure to register by Wednesday, October 29th.

Registration Link: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
Great Lakes Water Conference
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October 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our third speaker, Logan Glasenapp.
October 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists. This post will introduce our second speaker, Christen Maccone.
October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists. This post will introduce our first speaker, Casey B. McCormack.
October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts about the topic of this year’s conference, water security. This post will describe water security at a high level, introducing some of the key themes that will be discussed at greater length at the conference.
October 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Join us for the 25th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference! The conference will take place on October 31, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The conference will be held virtually. Registration is required and will close on October 29th. Registration link: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
Great Lakes Water Conference
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October 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Welcome to the blog of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes. The LIGL is a multidisciplinary research center located within the University of Toledo College of Law. LIGL is dedicated to supporting research, maintaining publications, and sponsoring conferences on issues related to the Great Lakes.
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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It’s the annual peak algal bloom season and the spotlight as usual is on Lake Erie’s western basin, including Toledo and southeast Michigan.

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Advocacy group challenges "new normal" status of Lake Erie’s algal blooms | Great Lakes Now
Alliance for the Great Lakes calls for use of enforceable regulations to prevent toxic algal blooms. Michigan agency says the state has limited regulatory authority and defends the state’s actions.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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The GLC is hosting our first Water Workforce Roundtable event this week, bringing people together to discuss strategies for developing the #GreatLakes water workforce.

To learn more about our work to identify novel solutions to water infrastructure challenges, visit ow.ly/YZXj50WqH8k
July 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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📣 UW Law School's State Democracy Research Initiative is hiring! We’re searching for a program coordinator to support SDRI in all aspects of its work, from events to communications and research support. Apply here: go.wisc.edu/6p0b3n
Program Coordinator, State Democracy Research Initiative (SDRI) - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:University StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Administrative Assistant IIJob Duties:-Serves as the Initiative's administrative point person, handles all matters related to logistics, planning, scheduling, and record-keeping;-Monitors and analyzes current events and briefs colleagues on ongoing developments;-Manages the Initiative's communications, including its newsletter, social media, and website;-Interfaces with student researchers to manage onboarding;-Assists staff with the creation of designs for social media content, research data charts, and other research and informational needs;-Plans and serves as the main point of...
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July 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes is seeking applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship.

www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship
Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship : College of Law : The University of Toledo
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May 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
UT is offering a short course on Water. From the program: "The course will address virtually all things water, and is aimed for a broad audience including teachers, university students, water providers and the general public."

Register below:

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College of Natural Science Mathematics - Water, Water (isn't) Everywhere?
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April 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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The Great Lakes hold 23 quadrillion litres of water and 20% of the world's fresh surface water supply.
But how did Canada and the USA determine the border between the Great Lakes and also agree on the use of the lakes?
Let's learn about the treaties!

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March 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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We're #hiring! Join us in #AnnArbor as a Director of Programs — visit our website to learn more and apply by April 30! glc.org/about/jobs/

#michiganjobs #annarborjobs #greatlakesjobs #greatlakes
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM