On March 31, 2022, a group of diverse people came together to launch a shiny new data buoy into the middle of Archbold’s Lake Annie up on the Lake Wales Ridge. The bright yellow buoy bristles with scientific instruments to collect and transmit data every 15 minutes on Lake Annie’s waters and weather. Meet Andri Laidri, CEO and engineer of FlyDog Marine, who traveled from Estonia to direct the launch of his first buoy in North America. Meet Dr. Evelyn Gaiser, Florida International University Aquatic Ecologist, who is determined to understand how lakes like Lake Annie function. Gaiser says, “Lakes are the best sentinels of changes on Earth. We just have to listen.” Meet Dr. Amartya Saha, Archbold Ecohydrologist, who is bridging the gap between technology and the science of environmental monitoring. Behind the scenes, we see Dr. Hilary Swain, Archbold Executive Director, overseeing the new buoy launch, and Bert Crawford wading into the waist-high water to facilitate a successful launch alongside Kevin Main, Archbold Land Manager.