Center for Great Lakes Literacy

Developing a community of Great Lakes literate educators, students, scientists, environmental professionals, and citizen volunteers, dedicated to improved Great Lakes stewardship.

Educators and researchers collaborate on the Lake Guardian.

Preparing to deploy rosette sampler, gear used in collecting multiple water samples at deep depths.

Educators aboard the Lake Guardian

Educators and researchers gather data in the Great Lakes

Filtering bottom-living organisms found in the sediment samples collected by PONAR bottom sampler

CGLL Updates

2017 S/V Denis Sullivan Shipboard Science Workshop
Posted: April 26, 2017

Minnesota and Wisconsin teachers and educators are invited to apply by June 19, 2017, for a six night, seven day shipboard science workshop aboard a 19th century replica schooner happening from August 13-19.
Read Our Brand New Scientist Spotlight!
Posted: March 7, 2017

Dr. Christy Meredith shares a little about her research, what motivates her to do scientific research, and her experiences working with educators.

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Teacher Feature

Bob Thomson : Michigan Elementary Science Teacher of the Year, Bob Thomson (Alpena), inspires Great Lakes learning, community connections, and student stewardship.

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Scientist Spotlight

Christy Meredith : One of my goals as a scientist studying aquatic organisms and their environment is to communicate my findings to the public and to decision makers.

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