What We Do

The impacts of weather and climate hazards already are, and will continue to be, deep and widespread in the Great Lakes region. Rising temperatures, increasing precipitation, extreme events, and longer frost-free seasons are already affecting agriculture, infrastructure, natural resources, public health, and communities. GLISA works at the boundary between physical science and decision-makers, striving to enhance Great Lakes communities’ capacity to understand, plan for, and respond to weather and climate hazards now and in the future.

Our team of social and physical scientists work together to:

• Investigate and understand emerging weather and climate issues in the Great Lakes region and synthesize findings
• Facilitate collaborative activities, education, and training
• Translate existing scientific information and customize it for Great Lakes communities
• Develop, implement, and evaluate resources and tools that support decision making

We work in an array of sectors, but especially in agriculture, cities, and Tribal communities to co-develop information, resources, and activities. GLISA has sustained partnerships with scholars and practitioners across the region at other universities, federal agencies, state, local, and Tribal governments, NGOs, professional associations, and businesses. Working together enables us to leverage expertise and relationships, and we always welcome new partnerships and opportunities.

The following infographic highlights key sectors and organizations engaged, our engagement-driven research topics, and metrics that capture our work.