Scientific and Technical Support for the Great Lakes National Program Office

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires support for the Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) by providing scientific and technical support. GLNPO requires a diverse range of science, data analysis, quality assurance, information management and other forms of support. The objective of this effort is to develop research and technical expertise which will allow GLNPO to assess current conditions in support of the GLRI, but also to utilize this information in specific Focus Areas of the GLRI include: cleaning up Great Lakes areas of concern; preventing and controlling invasive species; reducing runoff that contributes to algal blooms; restoring habitat to protect native species; and implementing science-based adaptive management.