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!

To The Water Challenge

Online

The “To The Water Challenge” is a virtual fundraising event organized by Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA). During this challenge participants will engage with water, reflect on their experience, and share on social media.

WEDA Safety Commission Virtual Safety Panel

Webinar

The WEDA Safety Commission is honored to convene this conversation among industry executives, focusing on how their organizations are surviving and thriving in the COVID-19 era.

Sailing Programs Aboard NIAGARA – Environmental Science Field School

Erie, PA

The U.S. Brig Niagara's ninth Environmental Science Field School is a multi-disciplinary experience incorporating marine sciences, underwater archaeology, and square-rig seamanship, and in past years has contributed leading-edge research on micro-bead pollution in the Great Lakes.

Western Lake Erie Ecosystem Report Card

Toledo, OH

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and partners will release the inaugural Western Lake Erie Report Card on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. This is the first effort that combines environmental data to show health status of both the lake and watershed in one integrated report.

American Fisheries Society Virtual Annual Meeting 2020

Online

Learn the latest fisheries science from more than 700 on-demand papers and posters in 65 symposia, contributed paper, and poster sessions. As part of this virtual event, IAGLR will present a symposium on Biology, Management, and Culture of Walleye, Sauger, and Yellow Perch: Status and Needs. 

Great Lakes Dredging Team Informational Webinar

Webinar

The Great Lakes Dredging Team will hold an informational webinar starting at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. During the webinar, speakers will discuss beneficial use of dredge material, fate and effects of microcystin in the nearshore environment, and the effect of dredge material on soil health.

Michigan Inland Lake Convention: Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment

Online

This year’s Convention will be completely online but will still feature keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, workshops, and lightning talks. The Convention will highlight current and emerging research and policy and management strategies for protecting inland lakes.

Water Quality Science Webinar

Online

Join the Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society for presentations on two current water quality projects from Michigan State University's Institute for Water Research (IWR).

LakeBed 2030 Tech Surge

Webinar

The Great Lakes TechSurge LakeBed 2030 will take place from Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, October 2, 2020. This virtual conference will bring together science and research, policy, government, and industry professionals to focus on Great Lakes marine mapping and observation data.

Great Lakes Aquaculture Day 2020

The Great Lakes Aquaculture Day is a chance for those interested in aquaculture, and its products, to learn more. Presentations, panel discussions, and cooking demos will happen throughout the day.

Equity and the Environment: Michigan LCV’s 2020 Virtual Gala

Online

On October 14, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters will be joined by state and local leaders who have shown outstanding dedication in addressing climate change, ensuring equitable access to clean water and air, and protecting Michigan’s most treasured natural resources.