Great Lakes Observing and Forecasting

In this theme, CILER strives to improve the forecasting of physical and ecological processes in the region, and improve access to historical and real-time climatic, meteoreological, chemical, biological and geological data about the Great Lakes ecosystem.

For research related to this theme, please see CILER projects that were previously listed under Great Lakes Forecasting and Observing Systems.

Contact Us:

CILER
G110 Dana Building
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
Phone: (734) 763-3010

Vision and Mission:

CILER's vision is to enhance the quality of the Great Lakes and its related ecosystem services, through a partnership of universities, NOAA scientists, and other stakeholders.

CILER's mission includes: 1) translating research into productive outcomes through outreach and education; 2) facilitating productive interactions between scientists in the Great Lakes basin, with a primary focus on NOAA partnerships; 3) identifying and characterizing emerging areas of concern for the Great Lakes ecosystem, with applications to all coastal ecosystems; 4) providing a forum for better linking ecosystem responses, sustainable ecosystem services, and decision-making, and; 5) advancing our understanding of, and ability to predict, complex ecosystem processes, responses, and dynamics.