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!

IERQC Webinar: Characterization of Seed Banks in Dredge Material

Online

Dredging operations are a crucial part in maintaining navigation channels.  Historically, dredged material has been stored in confined disposal facilities (CDFs), particularly when the material is determined to be contaminated. Due to the limited space currently available within CDFs nationwide, new methods for sediment placement and use are currently being investigated.

Working with Nature to Protect the St. Lawrence River Shoreline

Ogdensburg, NY

Learn nature-based ways to address shoreline erosion and about the shoreline project permitting process for the St. Lawrence River region in New York State with presenters from New York Sea Grant, New York State DEC, St. Lawrence County Planning Department, and Save The River.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Workshop for Teachers

Buffalo, NY

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) host this July 25th, 1-3 pm Summer 2022 Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (GLEEE) professional development workshop for teachers, environmental educators, and homeschoolers.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Workshop for Teachers

Buffalo, NY

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) host this July 26th, 1-3 pm Summer 2022 Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (GLEEE) professional development workshop for teachers, environmental educators, and homeschoolers.

IERQC Monthly Webinar Series: Climate Change and Great Lakes Forests

Online

This presentation will discuss expected climate change impacts, forest vulnerability and tree species projections for the Western Great Lake States, provide an overview of the Adaptation Workbook approach for incorporating climate change into land management planning, and examine a demonstration project that utilized the Adaptation Workbook.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Workshop for Teachers

Buffalo, NY

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) host this August 8th, 1-3:30 pm Summer 2022 Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (GLEEE) professional development workshop for teachers, environmental educators, and homeschoolers.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Workshop for Teachers

Buffalo, NY

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) host this August 9th, 1-3:30 pm Summer 2022 Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (GLEEE) professional development workshop for teachers, environmental educators, and homeschoolers.

Freshwater Science: The Value of Lake Erie Beaches

Online

Beach visits play an important role in Ohio’s $15 billion tourism industry, but water quality issues like harmful algal blooms and E. coli outbreaks can negatively affect beachgoers and discourage them from returning to a favorite spot.

NWS Presents: An Evening with Jerry Dennis & Dave Dempsey

Traverse City, MI

On August 25th, two of Michigan’s greatest environmental authors—Dave Dempsey and Jerry Dennis—will join together on stage to talk about protecting the Great Lakes, the threats our water supply are facing, the dangers of climate change to our natural surroundings, and other topics covered in their books Great Lakes for Sale, Up North in Michigan and The Living Great Lakes.

Freshwater Science: Lake Erie Algae in the Depth of Winter

Online

Although harmful algal blooms happen in the summer, the algae themselves are year-round residents of the water bodies they inhabit – but very little is known about other times in the annual cycle of blooms. For Lake Erie, ice cover and extreme weather conditions in winter and spring prevent regular monitoring and safe sampling.