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Welcome to the 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!

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  • July 2025

  • Tue 22

    Enbridge Line 5 webinar: What every Michigander needs to know

    July 22, 2025
    Online

    On July 22, join Flow Water Advocates and Oil & Water Don’t Mix for a special live webinar on Enbridge Line 5.

  • August 2025

  • Tue 5

    Great Lakes Watershed Field Course for Teachers

    August 5, 2025 - August 8, 2025
    Suttons Bay, MI

    The GLWFC is a 4-day professional development experience for teachers from August 5-8, 2025 in Suttons Bay, MI. Training in the course includes watershed and environmental concepts, place based education and environmental education pedagogy, and time for curriculum development.

  • Thu 14

    2025 American Great Lakes Ports Association Annual Conference

    August 14, 2025 - August 15, 2025
    Chicago, IL

    On August 14th and 15th, the American Great Lakes Ports Association will host its 2025 Annual Conference in downtown Chicago where experts from government and industry share insights on the most critical issues shaping the future of Great Lakes ports.

  • Wed 20

    Warfighter Scuba: Decompress the Stress

    August 20, 2025
    Alpena, MI

    Learn how the serenity of diving and the strength of community are helping veterans rediscover purpose and connection — all while contributing to the preservation of sanctuary resources.

  • September 2025

  • Thu 11

    Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference

    September 11, 2025
    Toledo, OH

    The 2025 Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference highlights current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms.

  • Mon 15

    GLLC Annual Meeting

    September 15, 2025 - September 16, 2025
    Online

    The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus Annual Meetings brings state and provincial legislators from across the region together to discuss and learn about pressing Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River basin issues.

  • Wed 17

    Let’s Talk Lake Ontario! Coastal Wetland Restoration

    September 17, 2025
    Online

    Join us as we explore the wonders of Lake Ontario’s wetlands and learn how we are working to protect these delicate ecosystems.

  • Tue 23

    Let’s Talk Lake Erie! Understanding Nuisance Algae in Lake Erie’s Eastern Basin

    September 23, 2025
    Online

    Join us to learn what’s happening in the eastern basin during a one-hour public webinar, Understanding Nuisance Algae in Lake Erie’s Eastern Basin.

  • Tue 23

    Great Lakes Climate Adaptation Resource Guide: International Joint Commission Great Lakes Water Quality Board Webinar

    September 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Online

    Join the International Joint Commission's (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board (WQB) for a webinar to learn more about the Great Lakes Climate Adaptation Resource Guide.

  • Mon 29

    Oceans Conference & Exposition 2025 Great Lakes

    September 29, 2025 - October 2, 2025
    Chicago, IL

    The OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource.

  • Mon 29

    Sustainable Future Forum

    September 29, 2025
    Ann Arbor, MI

    Dive into the future of sustainability with experts leading the charge in climate tech, green infrastructure, and circular economies.

  • October 2025

  • Tue 7

    Let’s Talk Lake Superior! Chemical Contaminants in Lake Superior

    October 7, 2025
    Online

    Join us as we learn about chemical contaminants in Lake Superior.

  • Mon 20

    Midwest Climate Resilience Conference

    October 20, 2025 - October 22, 2025
    Milwaukee, WI

    The Great Lakes Commission's Standing Committee on Climate Resilience is thrilled to partner with the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference (MCRC) to offer a Great Lakes theme for this 3-day convening, scheduled for October 20-22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • Tue 21

    Let’s Talk Lake Huron! Invasive Species Prevention in Lake Huron

    October 21, 2025
    Online

    Join us for a one-hour public webinar, Invasive Species Prevention in Lake Huron, as part of our Let’s Talk Lake Huron! webinar series.

  • Tue 28

    2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting

    Featured October 28, 2025 - October 30, 2025
    Duluth, MN

    Please plan to join us for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held in Duluth, Minnesota, October 29-30, 2025!

  • Fri 31

    The 25th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference: Water Security and the Great Lakes Region

    October 31, 2025
    Online

    Panelists will explore questions of water security, including water treatment cybersecurity, aging water infrastructure, and climate-related natural disasters.

  • November 2025

  • Thu 13

    2025 Ontario Water Leaders Summit

    November 13, 2025
    Oakville, ON

    The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its Ontario Water Leaders Summit in Halton Region.

  • December 2025

  • Thu 4

    Great Lakes Seminar Series: Matthew Hoffman

    December 4, 2025
    Online

    Modeling the Fate and Transport of Plastic Pollution Using Great Lakes Hydrodynamic Models and Exploring the Potential Impact of Data Assimilation

  • Fri 5

    2025 U.S. Water Leaders Summit

    December 5, 2025

    The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its U.S. Water Leaders Summit in Macomb County, Michigan—just 30 minutes north of Detroit.

  • January 2026

  • Thu 8

    Great Lakes Association of Science Ships – Science Vessel Coordination Workshop

    January 8
    Traverse City, MI

    Since 1997, annual Great Lakes science vessel coordination workshops have been held to facilitate the exchange of ideas and improve the coordination of science vessel operations. This event — both in-person and virtual — is free to attend and open to anyone interested.

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