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|ProgramName=Great Lakes Observing System | |||
|ProgramType=Program | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor=Great Lakes Observing System (nonprofit) | |OrgSponsor=Great Lakes Observing System (nonprofit) | ||
|TopOrganization=Department of Commerce | |TopOrganization=Department of Commerce | ||
|CreationLegislation=Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 | |CreationLegislation=Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 | ||
|Purpose= | |Purpose=Great Lakes Observing System gathers and shares real-time data to boost science, safety, and management of the lakes’ conditions for U.S. and Canada. | ||
|Website=https://glos.org | |Website=https://glos.org | ||
|ProgramStart=2008 | |ProgramStart=2008 | ||
|InitialFunding=$2.5 million (early IOOS grants) | |InitialFunding=$2.5 million (early IOOS grants) | ||
|Duration=Ongoing | |Duration=Ongoing | ||
|Historic= | |Historic=No | ||
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'''Great Lakes Observing System''' ('''GLOS''') is a binational nonprofit initiative, operating as a Regional Association of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) under the Department of Commerce, dedicated to monitoring and sharing data on the Great Lakes. | '''Great Lakes Observing System''' ('''GLOS''') is a binational nonprofit initiative, operating as a Regional Association of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) under the Department of Commerce, dedicated to monitoring and sharing data on the Great Lakes. | ||
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Notable features include its management of over 30 seasonal buoys, the Seagull data platform launched in 2021, and its leadership in Lakebed 2030, a project to map the entire Great Lakes lakefloor by 2030, with over 25 million soundings collected in Lakes Erie and Ontario since 2022. | Notable features include its management of over 30 seasonal buoys, the Seagull data platform launched in 2021, and its leadership in Lakebed 2030, a project to map the entire Great Lakes lakefloor by 2030, with over 25 million soundings collected in Lakes Erie and Ontario since 2022. | ||
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==Goals== | ==Goals== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:11, 13 March 2025
Stored: Great Lakes Observing System
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Great Lakes Observing System (nonprofit) |
| Top Organization | Department of Commerce |
| Creation Legislation | Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | Great Lakes Observing System gathers and shares real-time data to boost science, safety, and management of the lakes’ conditions for U.S. and Canada. |
| Program Start | 2008 |
| Initial Funding | $2.5 million (early IOOS grants) |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) is a binational nonprofit initiative, operating as a Regional Association of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) under the Department of Commerce, dedicated to monitoring and sharing data on the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes Observing System coordinates a regional network to collect, manage, and share real-time and historical data on the Great Lakes, supporting science, safety, and resource management, aiming to enhance understanding of the lakes’ physical, chemical, and biological conditions through integrated observation technologies for stakeholders across the U.S. and Canada.
Notable features include its management of over 30 seasonal buoys, the Seagull data platform launched in 2021, and its leadership in Lakebed 2030, a project to map the entire Great Lakes lakefloor by 2030, with over 25 million soundings collected in Lakes Erie and Ontario since 2022.
Goals
- Provide high-quality, real-time lake data to improve navigation safety, public health, and ecosystem management.
- Support scientific research and policy decisions with comprehensive datasets, targeting enhanced forecasting of events like harmful algal blooms (HABs).
- Map the Great Lakes lakefloor by 2030 through Lakebed 2030, aiming to document features like shipwrecks and sinkholes.
Organization
The Great Lakes Observing System nonprofit, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, manages the program, certified by NOAA as an IOOS Regional Association in 2016. GLOS collaborates with federal (NOAA, USGS), state, academic, and private partners to deploy buoys, gliders, and sensors, integrating data via the Seagull platform. Funding blends federal IOOS grants (initially $2.5 million in 2008–2010), member contributions, and project-specific awards, with oversight from a board of directors including representatives from industry and academia. The program’s leader is the GLOS CEO, currently Jennifer Boehme as of 2025.
History
GLOS was established in 2008, leveraging the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, which formalized IOOS and regional associations, building on prior efforts like NOAA’s Great Lakes buoy deployments. It expanded with NOAA certification in 2016, affirming data quality standards, and launched the Smart Great Lakes Initiative in 2019 to modernize data systems. Milestones include the Seagull platform’s debut in 2021 and Lakebed 2030’s momentum, with a 2024 congressional bill (Great Lakes Mapping Act) proposed to fund full mapping—still pending as of 2025. GLOS continues to evolve, integrating climate data and expanding partnerships.
Funding
Initial funding of approximately $2.5 million came from IOOS grants between 2008 and 2010, supplemented by NOAA and regional contributions. Annual funding, averaging $3–4 million recently, combines federal appropriations, state grants, and private donors, with no end date. The Lakebed 2030 project estimates a $200 million need to complete mapping, with partial funding secured through initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (2021).
Implementation
GLOS implements its mission through a network of buoys, gliders, and high-frequency radar, deployed seasonally since 2008 across Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Data is processed and shared via Seagull, with continuous updates as new observations are collected, supporting applications from weather forecasting to HABs monitoring. It has no fixed end date, tied to IOOS’s ongoing mission and regional needs.