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.