Mission
The Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network conducts international team science to advance our understanding of lakes and their benefits in a changing environment.
Vision
GLEON envisions:
- A worldwide network of instrumented buoys on lakes, placing critical lake information at the fingertips of researchers, managers, and the general public
- A research environment that fosters collaboration across disciplines and political borders
- An international community of scientists, educators, policy makers, and citizens invested in the future of fresh waters
Values
- Inter-disciplinary lake science
- Empowered, diverse membership
- Informality, collegiality and collaboration
- Curiosity and creativity
- Sharing ideas, expertise and data
- Transparency of decision-making
- Professional development of members
- Open communication of results, tools and products
Network Coordination
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, a U.S.-based research institution, serves as administrative host for GLEON under its nonprofit organization umbrella.