The State of Lake Michigan Meeting, supported in part by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois Extension, and Purdue University, will be held November 4–6, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana.

Register Today!

Registration is now closed – We have received an outstanding response for the State of Lake Michigan Meeting 2026 and have had to close registration due to space limitations. We plan to do this again in the future, so please join us then.

This meeting revives the lake‑specific format previously hosted by IAGLR, offering a cost‑effective space where researchers, resource managers, outreach professionals, and partners from across the basin can connect. The focus this year is on strengthening the link between science and management, highlighting work that informs real‑world decision‑making across Lake Michigan’s ecosystems and communities.

We are working to develop an engaging program that will include symposia, workshops, field trips, presentations, networking events, and vendor displays. Additional details are available below.

We look forward to seeing you in Michigan City this fall! 

• Sneak Peek of SOLM Program
• Sponsorship/Exhibitor Information

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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!