Collection of research summaries from expert lake scientists around the world.
Autonomous water quality sampling strategies can help researchers gather high-resolution spatial data in a body of water. Such methods include the use of drones and other autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs)[…]
Located in an agricultural watershed in northwestern Ohio, Grand Lake St. Marys is a hypereutrophic shallow reservoir that suffers from extensive cyanobacterial blooms throughout the year. As both a recreational[…]
The thermal regime of coastal estuaries is heavily influenced by their neighboring waters. In the case of Lake Michigan, the Milwaukee Estuary’s temperature fluctuates rapidly, impacting the habitat suitability of[…]
Grand Lake St. Marys is one of many freshwater lakes that have experienced a boom in harmful algal blooms (HABs) over the years. Because Grand Lake St. Marys is located[…]
Research Brief: Measuring Oxygen and Temperature Changes in Arctic Lakes Impacted by Climate ChangeMay 12, 2025
Spring 2025 Environmental Monitor Available NowMay 7, 2025
Research Brief: CyanoHABs Forecasting in Satellite Monitored LakesMay 5, 2025
Supplying Seattle’s Drinking Water: Using Data Buoys to Monitor the Cedar River Municipal WatershedApril 30, 2025
Research Brief: Threats to High-Mountain Lakes in the AlpsApril 28, 2025