Great Lakes Calendar

The Great Lakes Calendar features events from around the region that may be of interest to Great Lakes stakeholders, with a focus on professional conferences and events relevant to research, science, policy, and education. If you have an event you would like to publicize, please submit it below!

Dredging Summit & Expo ’23

Las Vegas, NV

The Dredging Summit & Expo ’23 is a technical conference organized by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction.

Great Lakes Watershed Field Course

Suttons Bay, MI

The Great Lakes Watershed Field Course (GLWFC) is a 4-day professional development experience for teachers throughout the Great Lakes region.

Great Lakes Dredging Team Meeting

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

The Great Lakes Dredging Team face-to-face Meeting will take place in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Soo Locks! 

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus Annual Meeting

Québec City, QC

The GLLC Annual Meeting brings state and provincial legislators together from across the Great Lakes region to consider actions and resolutions, learn about Great Lakes policy, and build relationships across jurisdictions.

Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference

Green Bay, WI

Please save the date for the 11th Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference, taking place in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 13-14, 2023.

Vampires of the Great Lakes

Alpena, MI

Vampire fish are invading the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center! September’s seminar will feature Dr. Andrea Miehls of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and a tank full of writhing sea lampreys.

Place-Based Education Conference

Grand Rapids, MI

The Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative’s Place-Based Education Conference is a three-day event designed to inspire and support a community of educators around the power of place-based learning.