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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
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SUMMARY:State of GLEAMS and Great Lakes Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we gather members to celebrate the accomplishments of GLEAMS over the past year\, explore our new Strategic plan and connect with GLEAMS members from your region! Participate in Great Lakes Trivia throughout the meeting for some light hearted competition and ways to connect with other like-minded educators around the Great Lakes! We will host a raffle as well throughout the evening. \nThe Great Lakes Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science (GLEAMS) is a network of educators including classroom teachers\, non-formal educators\, and higher education professionals\, scientists\, stakeholders\, and community members interested in Great Lakes education. Members work together to promote Great Lakes education and stewardship efforts to diverse groups throughout the Great Lakes watershed and beyond. \nEvent website: https://gleamschapter.wildapricot.org/\nContact: Janice Milanovich\, Marketing and Outreach Chair for the Great Lakes Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science\nEmail: janicem@illinois.edu \nPhone: (217) 300-0211
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-01-marketing-and-outreach-chait-for-the-great-lakes-educators-of-aquatic-and-marine-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T203345Z
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SUMMARY:Enbridge Line 5 webinar on the economics of the proposed tunnel
DESCRIPTION:FLOW will host a free\, live webinar with IEEFA report co-authors Suzanne Mattei\, Energy Policy Analyst; and David Schlissel\, Director of Resource Planning Analysis. We’ll talk about the report’s findings and answer your questions. The webinar will be moderated by FLOW Legal Director Carrie La Seur. Register for the webinar via zoom at the link. \nEvent website: https://forloveofwater.org/risky-costly-and-ill-advised-enbridge-line-5-tunnel-ieefa-webinar/\nContact: Marshall Protetch\, FLOW\nEmail: marshall@flowforwater.org \nPhone: (231) 632-7406
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-01-enbridge-line-5-webinar-on-the-economics-of-the-proposed-tunnel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T203755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T203941Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Christiane Jablonowski
DESCRIPTION:Representing Lake-Atmosphere Interactions in NOAA’s Weather Prediction Models \nThe talk provides an overview of various lake-atmosphere coupling approaches that are either currently employed or envisioned for NOAA’s suite of weather prediction models across a range of temporal and spatial scales. Special attention is paid to the representation of the Laurentian Great Lakes in the high-resolution\, convection-allowing NOAA forecast models HRRR as well as the newly-developed Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS). The latter is based on a configuration of NOAA’s Unified Forecast System (UFS). The lake surface conditions for temperature and ice are either represented via NOAA’s operational 3D FVCOM lake modeling framework with the embedded lake ice component CICE or represented via a simpler 1D modeling approach based on the CLM lake parameterization. \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/012125-christiane-jablonowski/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-01-great-lakes-seminar-series-christiane-jablonowski/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T204143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204209Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Thunder Bay International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! Watch impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Enjoy social events\, educational activities\, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. The Thunder Bay International Film Festival is produced in partnership with the International Ocean Film Festival. \nSchedule and Tickets available at thunderbayfriends.org or call 989-884-6200. \nMore than 50 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule below to start planning your film festival weekend. \nEvent website: https://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/film-festival/\nContact: Sarah Morrison NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary\nEmail: sarah.morrison@noaa.gov \nPhone: (989) 884-6200
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-01-annual-thunder-bay-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T204425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204459Z
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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 28th 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/courses/introduction-to-lakes\nContact: Paige Filice Natural Resources Educator Michigan State University Extension\nEmail: filicepa@msu.edu\nPhone: (517) 676-7291
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-01-introduction-to-lakes-online-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T204806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204834Z
UID:79842-1738195200-1738281599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:IERQC Webinar: Influence of Management Practices on Plant and Bird Diversity in Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands
DESCRIPTION:Webinar hosted by EPA GLNPO’s Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee (IERQC) on January 30\, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. Webinar topic: “Influence of Management Practices on Plant and Bird Diversity in Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands” presented by\nJaron Cook\, Department of Fisheries\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology\, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1871795843196420702\nContact: Tim Lewis\, IERQC Co-chair\, GDIT\nEmail: Timothy.Lewis2@gdit.com 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-01-ierqc-webinar-influence-of-management-practices-on-plant-and-bird-diversity-in-conservation-reserve-program-grasslands/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250206T175949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T180008Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Science Advisory Board: Microplastics in the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join the IJC’s Great Lakes Science Advisory Board to discuss their recent report on microplastics in the Great Lakes. \nThe report proposes tools to aid the monitoring and assessment of microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes; the report offers an evidence-based framework to consider how microplastics could be included as an indicator of Great Lakes health to inform management and policy decisions. \nEvent website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wz886eCjSo2C_d9pKPpspw#/registration\nContact: Rachel Wyatt\, Communications Officer\, International Joint Commission\nEmail: rachel.wyatt@ijc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-02-webinar-international-joint-commissions-great-lakes-science-advisory-board-microplastics-in-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250221
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20240909T202228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T202249Z
UID:76562-1739836800-1740095999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Invasive Species Forum
DESCRIPTION:The free virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues\, research\, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada\, and in neighbouring U.S. States. The 2025 Invasive Species Forum is taking place Feb. 18-20 with the theme of ‘Advancing Community Action.’ \nEvent website: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/events/invasive-species-forum/\nContact: Lauren Rogers\, Invasive Species Centre\nEmail: events@invasivespeciescentre.ca 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-02-annual-invasive-species-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250219
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250130T182742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182912Z
UID:80846-1739836800-1739923199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Jason Keeler
DESCRIPTION:The Maritime to Inland Transitions Towards ENvironments for Convection Initiation (MITTEN-CI) Field Campaign \nThe evolution of the marine atmospheric boundary layer as it advects inland during the warm season plays a critical role in the initiation–or suppression–of convection in the Great Lakes coastal environment. Gaining a deeper understanding of these transitions and their effects on convection is of significant importance\, particularly given the large population in many coastal areas. To address this\, the National Science Foundation-funded Maritime to Inland Transitions Towards ENvironments for Convection Initiation (MITTEN-CI) campaign was conducted in July 2024\, with the goal of developing an extensive dataset that could effectively characterize these transitions. (see more on the website) \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/021825-jason-keeler/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\, University of Michigan\, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-02-great-lakes-seminar-series-jason-keeler/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20240910T192300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T192345Z
UID:76601-1739923200-1740182399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you conducting research on fishes\, habitat\, or resource users? Conducting a scientific evaluation of a habitat restoration project\, management plan\, or regulation change? Come share your work with fellow members at the 2025 annual meeting of the Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries. We will hold both oral and poster presentation sessions and workshop. Submissions from students and early-career professionals are especially encouraged. \nEvent website: https://michigan.fisheries.org/annual-meetings/upcoming-meeting/\nContact: Sam Day\nEmail: sday@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov \nPhone: (513) 432-6882
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-02-michigan-chapter-of-the-american-fisheries-society-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Marquette\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250130T182328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182454Z
UID:80837-1739923200-1740009599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Tales of Mapping the South Pacific
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will provide an in-depth examination of the principles and functionality of multibeam sonar\, explore the successes and challenges associated with conducting sonar operations in remote regions\, and offer a detailed look into the experience of life aboard a 231-foot research vessel operating in the South Pacific. \nEvent website: https://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/event/lecture-tales-of-mapping-the-south-pacific/\nContact: Sarah Morrison\, Media Outreach Specialist\, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary\nEmail: sarah.morrison@noaa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-02-tales-of-mapping-the-south-pacific/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250226T200316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200330Z
UID:81943-1740960000-1741046399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Freshwater "Seafood" Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:New York Sea Grant and the Finger Lakes Institute will hold a freshwater-focused New York Seafood Summit on March 3\, 2025\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cornell University AgriTech in Geneva\, New York\, for anglers fishing for food\, baitfish producers\, charter captains\, and those rearing freshwater fish to stock the recreational fishery and as a food source. Attendance is free. Registration and more information are available at www.nyseagrant.org/seafoodsummit. \nAgenda: freshwater fisheries and angling research panel\, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation update on recreational angling and fisheries management\, NYS Department of Health information on monitoring for contaminants and fish consumption advisories; industry business spotlight\, tasting. \nEvent website: http://www.nyseagrant.org/seafoodsummit\nContact: Michael Ciaramella\, New York Sea Grant Seafood Safety and Technology Specialist\, New York Sea Grant\nEmail: mc2544@cornell.edu \nPhone: (631) 824-4746
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-freshwater-seafood-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Geneva\, NY
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20240929T193037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T193135Z
UID:76990-1741046400-1741305599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2025 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day in Washington\, D.C.! Visit the event website for the most up-to-date information. \n\nTuesday\, March 4 – Wednesday\, March 5: Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting\nThursday\, March 6: 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/2025-great-lakes-commission-semiannual-meeting-and-great-lakes-day/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250130T183114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T183130Z
UID:80859-1741046400-1741132799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Christiane Jablonowski (rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Representing Lake-Atmosphere Interactions in NOAA’s Weather Prediction Models \nThe talk provides an overview of various lake-atmosphere coupling approaches that are either currently employed or envisioned for NOAA’s suite of weather prediction models across a range of temporal and spatial scales. Special attention is paid to the representation of the Laurentian Great Lakes in the high-resolution\, convection-allowing NOAA forecast models HRRR as well as the newly-developed Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS). The latter is based on a configuration of NOAA’s Unified Forecast System (UFS). The lake surface conditions for temperature and ice are either represented via NOAA’s operational 3D FVCOM lake modeling framework with the embedded lake ice component CICE or represented via a simpler 1D modeling approach based on the CLM lake parameterization. The talk will compare (see more on the website) \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/012125-christiane-jablonowski/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\, University of Michigan\, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-great-lakes-seminar-series-christiane-jablonowski-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20241120T151929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T151951Z
UID:78154-1741132800-1741391999@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. \nPresentations are of a very high standard and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. And\, by accepting abstracts up until the last minute\, a spontaneity is achieved which gives the conference its special character. \nAbstract submission deadline is February 1st\, 2025. \nEvent website: https://www.icwmm.org/\nContact: Meghan Korman\, Operations Manager\,\nEmail: meghan@chiwater.com 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/20245-03-international-conference-on-water-management-modeling-2/
LOCATION:Toronto\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="CHI":MAILTO:info@chiwater.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T202946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T203009Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Chapter SWCS ANR Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is the year 2025 edition of the Chapter’s annual Seminar. It is a one day on-site program with several speakers (academic professionals\, organization representatives and in field land users). The title is “Sustainable Intensification of the Rural Landscape – Protecting Soil Health\, Water Quality and Farm Profitability.” Lunch is included. Early registration is due February 28. \nEvent website: https://www.miglswcs.org/events-and-archives/\nContact: Daniel Kesselring Secretary Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society\nEmail: daniel.kesselring@miglswcs.org 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-michigan-chapter-swcs-anr-seminar/
LOCATION:St. Johns\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20191218T163836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T142519Z
UID:37167-1742256000-1742515199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fishery Commission Lower Lake Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Fishery Commission lake committees are composed of representatives from the state\, tribal and provincial agencies that are responsible for day-to-day fishery management on the lakes. They hold annual public meetings each March to review progress toward fishery objectives on each of the Great Lakes\, as well as a common session to discuss topics of interest to the entire basin. \nEvent website:  http://www.glfc.org/future-meetings.php#marLower\nContact: Dr. Marc Gaden\, Communications Director & Legislative Liaison\, Great Lakes Fishery Commission\nPhone: 734-662-3209
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-great-lakes-fishery-commission-lower-lake-committee-meetings/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T202610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T202644Z
UID:79830-1742256000-1742342399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:ISEA Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in volunteering with Inland Seas Education Association? Join us for our Volunteer Open House on March 18th from 4-6 pm! Whether you are interested in sailing\, teaching\, science\, or helping out around the office\, this is the event for you. You will have the opportunity to meet with ISEA staff and current volunteers and learn about all that we have to offer. \nEvent website: https://schoolship.org/news-events-category/events/\nContact: Rachel Ratliff  Volunteer Coordinator Inland Seas Education Association\nEmail: ISEA@schoolship.org \nPhone:  (231) 271-3077
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-isea-volunteer-open-house/
LOCATION:Suttons Bay\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250304T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T155327Z
UID:82086-1742342400-1742428799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Ladies of the Lights: Community Lecture
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday\, March 19th at 6pm\, doors open at 5:30pm\nWHERE: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center\, 500 W. Fletcher Street\, Alpena\, MI\nWHO: Presented by Dianna Stampfler\nHOW: No RSVP or payment required \nFor nearly 30 years\, Dianna Stampfler – an author\, freelance writer\, and armchair historian – has been researching lighthouses around her home state of Michigan. \nDuring that time\, she’s been drawn to the stories of the dozens of women who served as keepers of these majestic beacons. As government employees\, these women worked alongside men and were well respected within the industry. While keeping the lights burning\, many also were wives and mothers\, leaving a bright legacy in their wake. \nEvent website: https://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/event/lecture-ladies-of-the-lights/
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-ladies-of-the-lights-community-lecture/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250227T152516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T152708Z
UID:81960-1742428800-1742515199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: David Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Title: The promises and perils of research in solving sustainability problems\nLocation: Ann Arbor\, MI\, or online \nResearchers often assume that the value of research in solving problems is self-evident. Yet most research does not lead to solutions\, even when the proposals that launched the research promised solutions. University and government researchers could address this longtime peril by including clear theories of change in project development\, and co-creating and co-executing projects across disciplines and sectors. This would require alignment of funding and infrastructure to support such mission-driven research. In a rapidly changing government landscape\, I will examine past examples of the role of research and technology development in driving change in policies\, practices\, and products. While I do not promise to resolve all the promises and perils\, I will suggest some possible ways forward for solutions-oriented sustainability research in government and universities. \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/032025-david-lodge/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\, University of Michigan\, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-great-lakes-seminar-series-david-lodge/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20191218T164123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T142130Z
UID:37169-1742774400-1743119999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fishery Commission Upper Lake Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Fishery Commission lake committees are composed of representatives from the state\, tribal and provincial agencies that are responsible for day-to-day fishery management on the lakes. They hold annual public meetings each March to review progress toward fishery objectives on each of the Great Lakes\, as well as a common session to discuss topics of interest to the entire basin. \nEvent website: https://www.glfc.org/future-meetings.php\nContact: Dr. Marc Gaden\, Communications Director & Legislative Liaison\, Great Lakes Fishery Commission\nPhone: 734-662-3209
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-great-lakes-fishery-commission-upper-lake-committee-meetings/
LOCATION:Sault Ste. Marie\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250319T193545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T193809Z
UID:82490-1743033600-1743119999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Development of Natural and Nature-based Features Decision Support Tools for Great Lakes Shorelines in Michigan and New York
DESCRIPTION:The Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee March webinar presentation will be “Development of Natural and Nature-based Features (NNBF) Decision Support Tools for Great Lakes Shorelines in Michigan and New York” by Brian Majka of GEI. \nThe use of natural and nature-based features (NNBF) for erosion control and flood management along coastal shorelines is growing nationwide. However\, as an emerging practice\, there are limited tools available to guide landowners and practitioners in the selection of NNBF techniques. The States of Michigan and New York\, in parallel efforts\, are currently developing decision support tools (DST’s) to better inform the selection of NNBF practices with the intent to increase resiliency in coastal communities. The DSTs are semi-quantitative\, combining engineering practices with ecological considerations in tools that will be functional and easy to use for both non-professional landowners and professional designers and practitioners. This presentation will review NNBF practices on Great Lakes Shorelines and will review the tools\, which are currently under development. The presenter is Brian Majka\, a Senior Restoration Ecologist who has led design and construction of many ecological restoration projects throughout the Great Lakes region. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2992620404365327452\nContact: Tim Lewis\, IERQC Co-Chair\, GDIT\nEmail: Timothy.Lewis2@gdit.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-03-development-of-natural-and-nature-based-features-decision-support-tools-for-great-lakes-shorelines-in-michigan-and-new-york/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250408T152250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T152324Z
UID:83014-1744156800-1744243199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2025 Great Lakes BioBlitz Kick-off Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Sea Grant is leading the 2025 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz\, which will be kicked off with a webinar on April 9\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. CT. \nIn this webinar\, participants will learn about observing nature from local scientist Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus from Friends of the Sax-Zim Bog and gain tips about using iNaturalist for data collection. Project partners will share resources for land-water learning across the Great Lakes basin. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. \nEvent website: https://seagrant.umn.edu/events/2025-great-lakes-bioblitz-kick-webinar\nContact: Heidi Ferris\, Environmental Learning and Workforce Development Extension Educator\, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program\nEmail: hferris@umn.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-04-great-lakes-bioblitz-kick-off-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250408T153036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153118Z
UID:83019-1744675200-1744761599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:April Twin Ports Climate Conversations: Green Shipping on the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:TPCC invites you to a much anticipated session on green shipping in the Great Lakes on Tuesday\, April 15\, 2025 starting at noon. \nThis presentation will provide an introduction to the Great Lakes maritime transportation system\, share research on the efficiency of waterborne transportation\, and discuss potential impacts to shipping due to natural hazards. Learn how the industry is navigating toward the future and supporting sustainability in the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway through the efforts of the Great Lakes Green Shipping Corridor Network and portside through Duluth Seaway Port Authority’s Climate Action Plan. \nThis webinar is free to attend\, but advance registration is required. \nEvent website: https://seagrant.umn.edu/events/april-twin-ports-climate-conversations-green-shipping-great-lakes\nContact: Madison Rodman\, Resilience Extension Educator\, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program\nEmail: mrodman@umn.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-04-april-twin-ports-climate-conversations-green-shipping-on-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250505T135819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135839Z
UID:83750-1745280000-1745366399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Lauren Mullenbach
DESCRIPTION:Adapting to extreme weather patterns in Michigan and beyond \nUsing interdisciplinary social science methods\, Dr. Mullenbach conducts research exploring the ways cities are adapting to extreme weather patterns and how those actions impact specific populations. In this talk\, Dr. Mullenbach will provide a brief overview of her research agenda\, describe ongoing projects in Michigan\, and discuss goals for future research. Her current research in Michigan takes place in Benton Harbor and Detroit\, looking at flooding impacts and stormwater infrastructure for vulnerable residents. \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/042225-lauren-mullenbach/
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-04-great-lakes-seminar-series-lauren-mullenbach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250408T152759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153205Z
UID:83016-1745280000-1745366399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Sea Grant's 2025 Great Lakes BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Sea Grant is leading Sea Grant’s 2025 Great Lakes BioBlitz\, a community science effort to record as many species as possible within the Great Lakes basin over the course of four weeks: April 22 – May 20\, 2025. Educators\, students\, families\, youth groups\, and the general public are invited to participate. \nHow do I participate? \n\nVisit iNaturalist’s “2025 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz.” You’ll have the option to create an account or log in in the upper right hand corner.\nOnce you log in or create an account\, select “join” to become a member of the 2025 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz project.\nStart making and posting observations. You can record audio or take photos.\nParticipate in weekly 2025 Sea Grant Great Lakes BioBlitz photo challenges and journal opportunities through your iNaturalist account.\n\nEvent website: https://seagrant.umn.edu/events/2025-sea-grants-great-lakes-bioblitz\nContact: Heidi Ferris\, Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator\, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program\nEmail: hferris@umn.edu 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-04-sea-grants-2025-great-lakes-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250407T173334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173404Z
UID:83007-1745539200-1745625599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Gales of August: The Sinking of Western Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Attention shipwreck enthusiasts! Join Bruce Lynn\, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Historical Society\, as he tells the story of the museum’s latest shipwreck discovery\, WESTERN RESERVE. \nAfter 132 years\, the final resting place of this 300-foot steel steamer has been discovered roughly 60 miles northwest of Whitefish Point in Lake Superior. As one of the first all-steel vessels on the Great Lakes\, this recently found shipwreck has a fascinating story behind it. \nJoin us for the next event in our Lecture Series to learn about the ship’s construction\, career on the lakes\, and tragic sinking. Bruce will combine historical information and records about the ship with the account of the sole survivor to tell this harrowing story. \nThe lecture begins at 6pm at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in downtown Alpena. Doors will open at 5:30pm. This is a free event and subject to change. \nEvent website: https://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/event/gales-of-august-the-sinking-of-western-reserve/\nContact: Sarah Morrison Media Outreach Specialist Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary\nEmail: sarah.morrison@noaa.gov\nPhone: (989) 884-6200
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-04-gales-of-august-the-sinking-of-western-reserve/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250505T135532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135549Z
UID:83748-1746662400-1746748799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Seminar: Corey Krabbenhoft
DESCRIPTION:Title: Spawning and sustenance: exploring two key aspects of Great Lakes fish ecology \nAbout the speaker: Corey Krabbenhoft is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo in western New York. She received her BS and MS from the University of New Mexico and her PhD From Wayne State University. Her primary research interests center around the response of freshwater communities to environmental stressors including invasive species\, climate change\, water quality\, and water availability. She has worked in the North American Great Lakes for 10 years and has active research on lake trout recruitment\, round goby invasion\, and native mussel conservation. \nEvent website: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/050825-corey-krabbenhoft/\nContact: Margaret Throckmorton\nEmail: throckmj@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-05-great-lakes-seminar-corey-krabbenhoft/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250123T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T201953Z
UID:79828-1747180800-1747439999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Milwaukee\, WI\, from May 14-16\, 2025\, for The Future of Fresh Water: Leading the Way in an Era of Scarcity. Clean water access is among the most urgent global challenges as rising demand\, limited budgets\, and threats like pollution and flooding jeopardize water supply\, quality\, and communities. \nWith 20% of the world’s surface fresh water\, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region communities are at the forefront. Cities are innovating and investing to protect this vital resource while addressing affordability crises. When water is at risk\, so are our economy\, health\, and future. \nHosted by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative\, this conference will highlight the critical role of local governments\, industries\, and innovators in addressing water challenges. Don’t miss this chance to collaborate\, innovate\, and lead. Together\, we can secure a sustainable future for our communities and beyond. \nEvent website: https://glslcities.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-milwaukee-wi-2025/\nContact: Jacqueline Edwards\, Marketing/Communications and Development Manager\, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative\nEmail: jedwards@glslcities.org \nPhone: (777) 389-3088
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-05-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-cities-initiative-2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260403T175110
CREATED:20250513T192813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T204209Z
UID:83902-1747267200-1747353599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Science Advisory Board: Strengthening Great Lakes Winter Science
DESCRIPTION:Despite rapidly changing conditions\, the effects of winter on the Great Lakes remains understudied. The result is a significant gap in our understanding of the ecosystem. Join the IJC Great Lakes Science Advisory Board for a discussion of their recent Great Lakes Winter Science report\, which identifies the current challenges that limit cold-weather monitoring and opportunities to strengthen winter science efforts. \nEvent website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mlkyw1adQJGCihIF7qYqOQ#/registration\nContact: Rachel Wyatt\nEmail: rachel.wyatt@ijc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2025-05-ijc-great-lakes-science-advisory-board
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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