Created by an act of Congress in 1879, the USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.
The USGS Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) grant aims to support the study of lake trout reproductive health, specifically focusing on thiamine deficiency syndrome in the Great Lakes Basin. This initiative is part of restoration and management plans for Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario, and Champlain, addressing the adverse impacts of dietary thiaminase on egg and larval survival, which hinders the development of self-sustaining lake trout populations. The grant is available through a partnership with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, emphasizing collaborative research, technical assistance, and education efforts. Participation is limited to partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU Program.