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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Valoree Gagnon
DESCRIPTION:Title: Bridging Western and Indigenous knowledges through University-Indigenous Community research partnerships: Sharing guidance from the “Seasons of Research” Framework \nOutline: This seminar provides guidance on creating and navigating the pathway to equitable\, inclusive research partnerships. What is considered to be ‘normal’ research is in the midst of transformation as participatory\, community-engaged research is no longer the exception but the expectation. (see more on the event website) \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/111423-valoree-gagnon/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-11-great-lakes-seminar-series-valoree-gagnon/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231117T155630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T155802Z
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SUMMARY:Seiche & Winter Weather Shoreline Preparedness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Hosts: New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist\, National Weather Service Meteorologist (Ret.) Judy Levan \nTopic: What causes seiches\, why is western New York prone to Lake Erie seiche events\, how do they impact the shoreline\, best practices for public and private landowners interested in making shoreline properties more resilient to winter weather events \nTime/Cost: November 28\, 2023; 1-2:30 p.m. Free\, funding provided by NYS Environmental Protection Fund under the authority of the New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act\, through cooperative agreement with NYS DEC Great Lakes Program. \nEvent website: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcuioqjsjH9XxBBoi7ifm9W0j06lsaJ0n#/registration\nContact: Roy Widrig\, New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Coastal Processes & Hazards Specialist\, New York Sea Grant\nEmail: SGOswego@cornell.edu \nPhone: (315) 312-3042
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-11-seiche-winter-weather-shoreline-preparedness-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231101T145949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T150031Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Oday Salim
DESCRIPTION:Title: How Environmental Justice Law & Policy Has Been Shaping Great Lakes Protection & Restoration \nAbstract: There is an all too common misconception that environmental justice law is vague and toothless. In fact\, environmental justice law is nearly ubiquitous and has been significantly altering environmental decision-making norms. This talk will address the ways that environmental justice law has already shaped and may in the future shape Great Lakes environmental protection and restoration. Specifically\, the talk will define environmental justice law\, summarize its history\, and go through Great Lakes case studies that illustrate how this legal framework alters decision-making regarding pollution control\, natural resources management\, and energy regulation.
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-great-lakes-seminar-series-oday-salim/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231204T152043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T152111Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Michigan Food Waste Reduction Road Map – Great Lakes Bay
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is hosting a networking and educational event discussing the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap. As part of the Mi Healthy Climate Plan\, Michigan has made a commitment to reduce food loss and waste in the state by half over the next decade. Developed through a year-long stakeholder process\, the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap highlights strategies to achieve that goal\, detailing the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions. \nThe event will provide an opportunity for networking\, details on the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions\, and recommendations to the state. Speakers include Director of Statewide Engagement for Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Growth & Impact Manager for Flashfood\, Inc. Drinks will be available at the bar. \nEvent website: https://misbf.org/blog/misbf_events/2023-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-great-lakes-bay/\nContact: Rose Spickler\, Director of Engagement\, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum\nEmail: rspickler@wmsbf.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-great-lakes-bay/
LOCATION:Midland\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231204T151725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T151740Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Michigan Food Waste Reduction Road Map – Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Kalsec are hosting a networking and educational event discussing the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap. As part of the Mi Healthy Climate Plan\, Michigan has made a commitment to reduce food loss and waste in the state by half over the next decade. Developed through a year-long stakeholder process\, the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap highlights strategies to achieve that goal\, detailing the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions. \nThe event will provide an opportunity for networking\, details on the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions\, and recommendations to the state. Speakers include representatives from Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Kalsec Food Protection and Planning Managers. Light refreshments will be available. \nEvent website: https://misbf.org/blog/misbf_events/2023-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-kalamazoo/\nContact: Rose Spickler\, Director of Engagement\, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum\nEmail: rspickler@misbf.org 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-kalamazoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231204T152304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T152328Z
UID:71937-1701820800-1701907199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2023 Michigan Food Waste Reduction Road Map – Detroit
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Make Food Not Waste are hosting a networking and educational event discussing the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap. As part of the Mi Healthy Climate Plan\, Michigan has made a commitment to reduce food loss and waste in the state by half over the next decade. Developed through a year-long stakeholder process\, the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap highlights strategies to achieve that goal\, detailing the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions. \nThe event will provide an opportunity for networking\, details on the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions\, and recommendations to the state. Light breakfast will be provided\, and an optional tour of Make Food Not Waste’s first kitchen will follow the event \nEvent website: https://misbf.org/blog/misbf_events/2023-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-detroit/\nContact: Rose Spickler\, Director of Engagement\, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum\nEmail: rspickler@misbf.org 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-detroit/
LOCATION:Detroit\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231205T215208Z
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SUMMARY:How to Re-energize the Ecosystem Approach in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Headwaters Lab\, at the Great Lakes Institute of Environmental Research\, at the University of Windsor is organizing a series of workshops around the Ecosystem Approach. Stakeholders and user groups from versatile expertise and backgrounds across the Great Lakes are invited to a participatory dialogue about: “How to Re-energize the Ecosystem Approach in the 21st Century.” The online webinar this Friday\, December 8th\, at 11:00 am will be one of the last workshops. \nThe workshops are directly affiliated to a research survey and a research project\, currently being conducted at the Healthy Headwaters Lab. Notes might be taken confidentially during the webinar to support research purposes. The outcomes of the project will be synthesized in a report and submitted to the Great Lakes Program Office of the Environment and Climate Change Canada. \nEvent website: https://www.healthyheadwaterslab.ca/projects/ecosystem-approach\nContact: Fani Tsaroucha\, Project and Research Associate\, Healthy Headwaters Lab\, Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research\, University of Windsor\nEmail: fani.tsaroucha@uwindsor.ca \nPhone: (587) 215-4923
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-how-to-re-energize-the-ecosystem-approach-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231212
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231204T151453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T151512Z
UID:71928-1702252800-1702339199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2023 Michigan Food Waste Reduction Road Map – Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Gordon Food Service are hosting a networking and educational event discussing the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap. As part of the Mi Healthy Climate Plan\, Michigan has made a commitment to reduce food loss and waste in the state by half over the next decade. Developed through a year-long stakeholder process\, the Michigan Food System Waste Reduction RoadMap highlights strategies to achieve that goal\, detailing the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions. \nThe event will provide an opportunity for networking\, details on the current state of practice and opportunities for improving public policy and industry-led solutions\, and recommendations to the state. Speakers include representatives from Michigan Sustainable Business Forum\, Culinary Cultivations/American Culinary Federation\, and Gordon Food Service. \nEvent website: https://wmsbf.org/blog/wmsbf_events/2023-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-grand-rapids/\nContact: Rose Spickler\, Director of Engagement\, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum\nEmail: rspickler@misbf.org 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-michigan-food-waste-reduction-road-map-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Wyoming\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231117T154125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T154151Z
UID:71706-1702339200-1702425599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join EGLE and its partners for Michigan’s inaugural State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference\, where featured speakers will discuss topics related to phosphorus management in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Attendees will also hear about updates to Michigan’s 2023 Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie. \nEvent website: https://egle.idloom.events/2023-WLEB-Conference\nContact: Andrew Bahrou\, BahrouA1@Michigan.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-state-of-the-western-lake-erie-basin-conference/
LOCATION:Adrian\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231211T170811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T170829Z
UID:72109-1702425600-1702511999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Nutrients Annex Webinar: 2023 Lake Erie Update
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, December 13th from 10:30-12:00 pm eastern / 9:30-11:00 pm central for a webinar that will provide updates on work under the Nutrients Annex of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). This webinar will summarize ongoing efforts to manage excess phosphorus loads that are leading to toxic and nuisance algal blooms and hypoxia in Lake Erie. \nEvent website: https://binational.net/2023/11/27/great-lakes-water-quality-agreement-nutrients-annex-webinar-2023-lake-erie-update/\nContact: Carol Kim\nEmail: Carol.Kim@ec.gc.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-12-great-lakes-water-quality-agreement-nutrients-annex-webinar-2023-lake-erie-update/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20230908T193903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T162343Z
UID:69251-1704970800-1704974400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Bill Currie
DESCRIPTION:Linking plant community dynamics to ecosystem processes has long been a central theme in ecological modeling. In this seminar\, Bill Currie will present the development and applications of the Mondrian model\, which was designed to link across four levels of organization in coastal wetlands: individual plant physiology\, plant population dynamics\, plant community shifts including invasive species\, and ecosystem biogeochemistry including C\, N and P cycling. (view a longer summary on our website) \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/092223-bill-currie/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\, University of Michigan\, CIGLR\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2023-09-great-lakes-seminar-series-bill-currie/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231217T154438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T154455Z
UID:72223-1705449600-1705535999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Silvia Newell
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands perform critical ecosystem services\, including nutrient reduction\, flood mitigation\, and biodiversity habitat. More than 90% of wetlands in Ohio have been destroyed and most major water bodies in the state now experience annual harmful cyanobacterial blooms. \nThe H2Ohio Initiative in part funds statewide wetland restoration to improve water quality through nutrient reduction. Dr. Newell is one of the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program leads\, monitoring water quality at newly constructed wetland or restored wetlands. This talk will focus on nutrient reductions at two wetlands: Brooks Park flowing into Buckeye Lake\, a hypereutrophic lake experiencing annual harmful algal blooms. (Read more on the seminar website!) \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/011724-silvia-newell/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-great-lakes-seminar-series-silvia-newell/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231211T154507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T154526Z
UID:72082-1705536000-1705622399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2024 OIPC Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Finding a Balance” is the theme of this year’s Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference! Once again\, our annual conference will be hosted virtually. \nWe will examine the importance of finding a balanced approach to invasive plant management by taking into account different perspectives\, management approaches\, and goals. The conference will encourage people to broaden their perspectives and cooperate to find a balance towards healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in a changing climate. There will be opportunities to explore strategies\, programs\, and partnerships. This can lead to an integrated and balanced approach towards the management of invasive plants. \nEvent website: https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/2024-oipc-opwg-conferences/\nContact: info@oninvasives.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-oipc-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231211T160452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T160531Z
UID:72090-1705536000-1705622399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Down the Role of Business in Achieving a Sustainable Future in the Great Lakes and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Council of the Great Lakes Regionand the UN Global Compact Network USA are partnering to highlight the role business plays in securing a sustainable future. Join us as we break down the business case for sustainability\, explore how companies can execute on their sustainability goals\, and discuss the impact the region’s private sector holds in achieving the SDGs. \nEvent website: https://councilgreatlakesregion.org/webinar-january-18-breaking-down-the-role-of-business-in-achieving-a-sustainable-future-in-the-great-lakes-and-beyond/\nContact: info@councilgreatlakesregion.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-breaking-down-the-role-of-business-in-achieving-a-sustainable-future-in-the-great-lakes-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231208T135818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T135835Z
UID:72045-1705708800-1705795199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Rouge Winter Stonefly Search
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to help search for winter stoneflies (sensitive insects that hatch from streams in winter) as part of a long term monitoring program. No experience is necessary\, just an interest in learning and willingness to be outdoors for several hours in the winter. Children 8 and older are welcome with a participating adult. Volunteers meet at a central location for an intro and refreshments\, are assigned to a team of 4-8 people and travel to two sites to sample under the direction of a trained team leader. Only the team leader enters the water; volunteer pick through samples onshore. This is a fun and exciting way to get to know the Rouge River. \nEvent website: https://therouge.org/bug-hunt-events-and-trainings/\nContact: Lauren Eaton\, Monitoring Manager\, Friends of the Rouge\nEmail: leaton@therouge.org\nPhone: (734) 927-4904
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-rouge-winter-stonefly-search/
LOCATION:Plymouth\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231211T154824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T154844Z
UID:72084-1706140800-1706227199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Ontario Phragmites Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 OIPC conference and OPWG meeting theme is Finding a Balance! Our conference will examine the importance of finding a balanced approach to invasive plant management by taking into account different perspectives\, management approaches\, and goals. This event will encourage people to broaden their perspectives and cooperate to find a balance towards healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in a changing climate. There will be opportunities to explore strategies\, programs\, and partnerships. This can lead to an integrated and balanced approach towards the management of invasive plants. \nEvent website: https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/2024-oipc-opwg-conferences/\nContact: info@oninvasives.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-ontario-phragmites-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231211T155506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T155527Z
UID:72086-1706486400-1706659199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:The Stewardship Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Stewardship Network Conference will take place January 29-30\, 2024\, in East Lansing\, Michigan. \nNow in its 17th year\, The Stewardship Network Conference is the moment where theory meets practice and curiosity leads to solutions. Each annual convening unifies hundreds of professionals\, students\, and volunteers from a dazzling array of environmental fields. \nEvent website: https://conference.stewardshipnetwork.org/\nContact: staff@stewardshipnetwork.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-the-stewardship-network-conference-3/
LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231117T154923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T154946Z
UID:71712-1706572800-1706659199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lakes Online
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This introductory six-week online course kicks off January 30th and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes including concerned residents\, decision makers\, local leaders\, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel. \nCourse topics include lake ecology\, watershed management\, shoreline protection\, aquatic plants\, Michigan water law\, and community engagement. These six topics are explored online through video lectures\, interactive activities\, and discussion forums. Additional resources are also provided for those looking to dive deeper into a topic. Participants communicate with each other and instructors through lively discussion forums and biweekly Ask-an-Expert webinars which include guests from organizations such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy. \nEvent website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/\nContact: Paige Filice\, Natural Resources Educator\, Michigan State University Extension\nEmail: filicepa@msu.edu\nPhone: (517) 676-7291
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-01-introduction-to-lakes-online-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231206T175433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T175458Z
UID:72023-1706918400-1707004799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Shiver on the River Eco Fair
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up and join us for the Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Saturday\, February 3\, 2024! From 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Friends of the Detroit River will host the event inside the beautiful Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. This year we are planning to have our usual environmental fair with free family fun\, food\, and entertainment. \nThanks to our partners at the Detroit Historical Society\, the typical daily fee to visit the Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be waived! So grab your gloves and come share a wintery celebration of our natural resources. Event is free and open to the public! No registration is required. \nEvent website: https://www.detroitriver.org/events/shiver-on-the-river\nContact: McKenzi Waliczek\, Stewardship Director\, Friends of the Detroit River\nEmail: mwaliczek@detroitriver.org \nPhone: (734) 288-3889
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-shiver-on-the-river-eco-fair/
LOCATION:Detroit\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20240115T202728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T202748Z
UID:72493-1707264000-1707350399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Claire Pettersen
DESCRIPTION:Winter precipitation (rain and snowfall) has widespread impacts on communities through regional ecology\, hydrological planning\, and socioeconomic effects. In this presentation\, I will feature important findings from winter weather regime-based studies leveraging precipitation observations from a long-term\, ground-based instrument suite in the Northern Great Lakes region. Realistic estimates of rain and snowfall in weather forecasting and climate models are challenging due to uncertainties in cloud and precipitation parameterization schemes. Additionally\, remote-sensing observations require assumptions about hydrometeor microphysical and radiative properties. High temporal resolution\, multi-instrument observations of clouds and precipitation can help better constrain processes in models and refine retrieval assumptions\, leading to more accurate quantification of accumulation. (see more on the website) \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/020724-claire-pettersen/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\nEmail:  throckmj@umich.edu 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-great-lakes-seminar-series-claire-pettersen/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20240206T210023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T210039Z
UID:72860-1707955200-1708041599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Novelest Maryann Lesert
DESCRIPTION:On February 15\, FLOW will present an “Art Meets Water” virtual event with Maryann Lesert\, novelist and author of the upcoming book\, Land Marks. The book is an impassioned story of anti-fracking activism\, based two years of research into fracking in Michigan’s state forests.FLOW senior policy advisor Dave Dempsey will host a live book talk via Zoom with Lesert that is sure to be engaging\, informative\, and powerful. Register for FREE at forloveofwater.org! \nEvent website: https://forloveofwater.org/land-marks-book-event/\nContact: Caelyn Brintnell\, Operations Manager\, FLOW (For Love of Water)\nEmail: info@flowforwater.org 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-a-conversation-with-novelest-maryann-lesert/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20230908T194329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T194432Z
UID:69253-1708387200-1708646399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:29th Annual Wetland Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Wetlands Association invites you to participate in the 29th Annual Wetland Science Conference\, to be held February 20-22\, 2024\, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay\, Wisconsin. \nThe 3-day in-person conference\, which regularly draws more than 350 attendees\, will include plenary sessions\, topical oral sessions\, a poster session\, workshops\, working groups\, and field trips to area wetlands. The conference will also offer many opportunities for networking and student engagement. \nEvent website: https://conference.wisconsinwetlands.org/\nContact: Ginny Carlton\, Conference & Workshop Coordinator\nEmail: conference@wisconsinwetlands.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-29th-annual-wetland-science-conference/
LOCATION:Green Bay\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Wetlands Association":MAILTO:info@wisconsinwetlands.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231211T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161100Z
UID:72094-1708473600-1708819199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Second Annual Meeting of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Meeting of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences will take place in Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, February 21-24\, 2024. \nEvent website: https://www.scas-scsa.ca/CONFERENCE\nContact: SocCanAquatSci@gmail.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-second-annual-meeting-of-the-society-of-canadian-aquatic-sciences/
LOCATION:Fredericton\, NB
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20240131T185731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T185823Z
UID:72797-1708560000-1708646399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Call Before You Haul 2.0 - Reducing the Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species via Trailered Watercraft from the Great Lakes Region
DESCRIPTION:Trailered watercraft is considered a key pathway for the spread and introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) to inland waters throughout North America. \nThe Call Before You Haul 1.0 program was initiated in late 2022 by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species via trailered watercraft. There remains a significant number of infested watercraft coming from the Great Lakes regions of the United States and Canada to western states. Call Before You Haul 2.0 is an effort to work collaboratively with Great Lakes region entities to reduce interstate transport of aquatic invasive species – for the benefit of all states and provinces. \nJoin us on February 22\, 2024 at 10am Pacific Time as we launch Call Before You Haul 2.0. Make a difference as we work collaboratively to protect North American waterbodies from aquatic invasive species. \nEvent website: https://www.westernais.org/callbeforeyouhaul\nContact: Lisa DeBruyckere\, Consultant on contract with Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission\nEmail: lisad@createstrat.com \nPhone: (503) 704-2884
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-call-before-you-haul-2-0-reducing-the-transport-of-aquatic-invasive-species-via-trailered-watercraft-from-the-great-lakes-region/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20240216T192644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T192709Z
UID:73106-1708560000-1708646399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary Lecture Series: Discoveries in Lake Huron's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Since its designation as the first freshwater national marine sanctuary in 2000\, NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary has worked to preserve a historically significant collection of shipwrecks through research and education\, encouraging access to the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes. Collaborating with partners\, this work has led to the discovery of shipwreck sites\, such as the schooner barge Ironton\, sunk in a collision in 1894. Join maritime archaeologist Stephanie Gandulla as she shares the Ironton’s tragic story of loss\, its exciting story of discovery\, and learn more about the sanctuary’s ongoing exploration of Lake Huron. This event is FREE and open to the public. \nEvent website: https://thunderbay.noaa.gov/news/calendar.html\nContact: Cassandra Sadler\, Resource Protection Specialist\, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary\nEmail: cassandra.sadler@noaa.gov \nPhone: (989) 312-3716
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-sanctuary-lecture-series-discoveries-in-lake-hurons-thunder-bay-national-marine-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231117T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T155355Z
UID:71714-1709078400-1709251199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Conference on Water Management Modeling
DESCRIPTION:The ICWMM brings together professionals from around the world to exchange ideas on current practices and emerging technologies in water management. Emphasis is on state-of-the-art computer modeling for resolving water quantity and quality problems in stormwater\, wastewater\, watershed\, and water distribution systems. \nDo you have a water management project or an innovative solution that you’re eager to share with your peers? Would you like to address a diverse audience of water systems modelers? If the answer is yes\, we warmly encourage you to submit an abstract and seize the opportunity to present at ICWMM 2024. \nEvent website: https://www.icwmm.org/\nContact: Meghan Korman\, CHI\, meghan@chiwater.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-02-international-conference-on-water-management-modeling/
LOCATION:Toronto\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="CHI":MAILTO:info@chiwater.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20231208T140309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T140335Z
UID:72047-1709337600-1709423999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Rouge Frog and Toad Survey
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to survey Rouge wetlands by listening for calling frogs and toads. Interested volunteers must attend a 2 hour training on March 2\, learn eight calls\, and survey an assigned survey block. Surveys are done independently on warm spring and summer nights several times a month\, March through July. Children are welcome to participate when accompanied by a participating adult. \nAmphibians are sensitive to changes in the environment as they rely on good quality wetlands and uplands. Their presence or absence is an indicator of the health of the watershed. Participants in this survey will learn about wetlands\, the eight local species of frogs and toads\, what their calls sound like and contribute to a long term study. \nInterested volunteers must pre-register for the workshop: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfou6wb0GFKbZGSwdM4lGmoYQG7Owf1UyD7W-fr-VYpvYNpLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link \nEvent website: https://therouge.org/frog-toad-survey-training-workshops/\nContact: Sally Petrella\, Watershed Ecologist\, Friends of the Rouge\nEmail: spetrella@therouge.org \nPhone: (734) 927-4904
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-03-rouge-frog-and-toad-survey/
LOCATION:Livonia\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20230908T202220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T183217Z
UID:69263-1709596800-1709855999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day 2024 in Washington\, D.C.! Visit the event website for the most up-to-date information. \n\nTuesday\, March 5 – Wednesday\, March 6: Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting\nThursday\, March 7: Great Lakes Day\, including the Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception\n\nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/greatlakesday\nContact: Eric Brown\, Senior Advisor for External Relations\, Great Lakes Commission\, ebrown@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/great-lakes-day-2024/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20240214T191659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T191723Z
UID:73072-1709596800-1709683199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:NY Seafood Summit: Geneva\, NY
DESCRIPTION:New York Sea Grant\, in collaboration with industry\, academic and other professional seafood stakeholders\, offers its annual\, free “NY Seafood Summit.” \nThe goal of the summit is to convene a group of enthusiastic professionals with vested interest in seafood to build active communications between the various sectors of New York’s seafood industry. Each year at the summit we try to highlight some of New York’s bountiful seafood supply and introduce participants to the delicious\, diverse\, and versatile seafood’s available locally. \nEvent website: http://www.nyseagrant.org/seafoodsummit\nContact: Michael Ciaramella\, New York Sea Grant Seafood Safety and Technology Specialist\nEmail: mc2544@cornell.edu \nPhone: (631) 824-4746
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-03-ny-seafood-summit-geneva-ny/
LOCATION:Geneva\, NY
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20260404T055112
CREATED:20240314T154059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T154118Z
UID:73715-1709769600-1709855999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Jeff Freymueller
DESCRIPTION:Changes in total water mass now can be measured by ground-based and space-based observations. As water moved around the planet\, the entire Earth deforms as a result of the changing force exerted by the weight of the water\, and we can measure these motions using precise GPS observations. The gravity changes due to the changing distribution of water can also be measured using data from the GRACE satellite mission. Because these observations provide estimates of the total water mass changes\, we can combine them with measurements of surface water changes to infer changes in groundwater\, which are otherwise hard to measure. \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/030724-jeffrey-freymueller/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\, University of Michigan CIGLR\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2024-03-great-lakes-seminar-series-jeff-freymueller/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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