Mission
The Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network conducts innovative science by sharing and interpreting high-resolution sensor data to understand, predict and communicate the role and response of lakes in a changing global 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
GLEON 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