U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting

Overview
The U.S. AOC Program Meeting is held annually to review recent developments affecting the program; discuss approaches for implementing delisting targets; build capacity to implement on-the-ground restoration actions; identify opportunities to address AOC restoration priorities; improve linkages between the AOCs, Lakewide Management Plans (LaMPs) and other programs; and consider actions that will strengthen the regional U.S. AOC program.

Upcoming Meeting
Information on the 2012 U.S. AOC Program Annual Meeting will be posted here when it becomes available. Please check back for updates!

Summaries of Past Meetings
Click on the links below for information on past U.S. AOC annual meetings:

• 2011: Celebrating Progress; Confronting Challenges; Moving Forward!
• 2010: Advancing Restoration Actions under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
• 2009: Implementing Restoration Targets and Achieving On-The-Ground Results for the Great Lakes
• 2008: Setting Targets, Delisting Impairments and Beyond!
• 2007: Achieving Restoration Targets and Sustaining Stewardship

Who Should Attend
The meeting is intended for all parties involved in efforts to restore the U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern, including members of local AOC groups, state and federal agency staff, LaMP participants, academic partners, consultants, and other interested parties.

Contacts
For more information, contact Matt Doss, Great Lakes Commission, 734-971-9135, mdoss@glc.org.