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A bi-national nonprofit, GLOS provides end-to-end data services that support science, policy, management, and industry in the U.S. and Canada. Whether deciding to venture out on a boat or confronting the effects of climate change, they work to equip observers with high-quality, up-to-date lake information from the region’s observing network.
Distinguishing characteristics of the Great Lakes region:
- Managing lake data and delivering information via their cloud-based IT platform.
- Engaging stakeholders to discover and address changing regional needs.
- Facilitating the observing network by expanding the geographical reach and technology portfolio.