Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) is a nonprofit and a certified regional association in NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). IOOS is a NOAA-led program that serves as our eyes on the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. 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, GLOS strives to equip observers with high-quality, up-to-date lake information from the region’s observing network. 

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