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!
The Great Lakes Captains Association Industry Days 2020 will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan, on Tuesday, Jan 7 and Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020. The Great Lakes Captains Association seeks to promote safety, education and good fellowship between operators and others with related interests.
The Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes six-week online course starts January 14, 2020. It is offered in a convenient self-paced online format, and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes.
The Stewardship Network Conference will be held January 17-18, 2020, in East Lansing, Michigan. Sessions include topics such as prescribed fire, climate change mitigation and resilience, invasive species controls, community engagement, and essential skill development.
For the eighth year, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is bringing the world of cinema to northeast Michigan! From January 22nd through 26th, residents and travelers to Alpena will be treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world.
The Great Lakes Stormwater Collaborative is pleased to welcome Nic Buer of the U.S. Geological Survey to discuss the findings of research on the performance of permeable pavement.
The 2020 Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop will include presentations from biologists, educators, and fishery managers with Michigan DNR, NOAA/GLERL, MSU and Michigan Sea Grant. Topics will include salmon and trout diets, the impact of quagga mussels on Lake Michigan, and water level expectations for 2020 in addition to updates on stocking levels and other fishery management issues.