BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Great Lakes Commission - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Great Lakes Commission X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.glc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Great Lakes Commission REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170724T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170721T150848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170721T151325Z UID:11134-1500888600-1500894000@www.glc.org SUMMARY:HABs Collaboratory: 2017 Field Season Webinar DESCRIPTION:On July 24th at 9:30 a.m. EDT\, the Great Lakes HABs Collaboratory is hosting its 2017 Field Season Webinar. During this webinar\, presenters from across the Great Lakes will discuss HABs field work they are conducting this summer. This webinar seeks to inform attendees about work being conducted across the Great Lakes this summer. The webinar will feature presentations by: \n\nTim Davis\, NOAA-GLERL\nMike McKay\, Bowling Green State University\nTodd Miller\, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\nBrenda Moraska Lafrancois\, National Park Service\nNgan Diep\, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change\nClaire Holeton\, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change\nJustin Chaffin\, The Ohio State University URL:https://www.glc.org/event/habs-2017-field-season-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:HABs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170825 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170707T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T210959Z UID:10612-1503532800-1503619199@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Little Rapids Restoration Project Completion Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the completion of the Little Rapids Restoration Project!\nAugust 24 • 1:00 PM • Rotary Park • Sault Ste. Marie\, MI  •  View the email invitation \n\nAfter decades of planning\, a project to restore the Little Rapids portion of the St. Marys River has been completed! The Little Rapids Restoration Project constructed a new bridge that reestablishes historic water flow\, improves habitat for fish\, provides better access for fishing\, bird watching\, and recreation\, and will improve opportunities for tourism in the region. \nThis $9.4 million project was funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through a regional partnership between the Great Lakes Commission and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)\, and was implemented locally by the Chippewa County Road Commission. The celebration event will include U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)\, Jon Allan\, chair of the Great Lakes Commission\, and other local leaders. Light refreshments will be served. Immediately following the event please join us for a tour of the restoration project. \nFor more information please contact: Rebecca Bolen\, Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning & Development Commission\nPhone: 906-635-1581 ext. 118 •  Toll-free:  855-885-3690  •  rbolen@eup-planning.org\nHeather Braun\, Great Lakes Commission  •  hbraun@glc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/little-rapids-restoration-project-completion-celebration-2017/ LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 1425 Riverside Dr.\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170917 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170831T160250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T160250Z UID:12729-1505520000-1505606399@www.glc.org SUMMARY:September Adopt-a-Beach DESCRIPTION:Join the thousands of people caring for our Great Lakes during the Alliance’s September Adopt-a-Beach™ Event\, part of the International Coastal Cleanup. The event is scheduled for September 16\, but dates and times may vary. Volunteers who participate in the event not only remove debris\, they also record their findings. Last year\, 15\,181 volunteers removed 40\,211 pounds of trash from 1\,388 cleanups. URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-16-september-adopt-a-beach/ CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170921 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20161203T022843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T211744Z UID:5048-1505779200-1505951999@www.glc.org SUMMARY:2017 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 19-20\, 2017\, in Duluth\, Minnesota.  Our meetings offer an opportunity for Great Lakes stakeholders to convene with colleagues and share perspectives on important Great Lakes issues. Register now! \nVisit the meeting web page for more information URL:https://www.glc.org/event/glc-2017-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and Pier B Resort\, Duluth\, MN CATEGORIES:GLC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170921 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T200231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T200231Z UID:13374-1505865600-1505951999@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Binational Great Lakes Remote Sensing - St. Louis River Estuary Tour DESCRIPTION:This tour is part of the ongoing Spotlight Series held by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) – Western Great Lakes Region to promote remote sensing technologies. This tour is part of a Great Lakes Remote Sensing workshop to display and demonstrate new remote sensing technologies for forest resource management. This tour is in collaboration with the Canadian Remote Sensing Society\, the St. Louis River Alliance\, and the Geospatial Information Technology Association. The St. Louis River Estuary is one of the largest freshwater systems on the Great Lakes. \nClick here to learn more \nContact: Brian Huberty\nPhone: 612-713-5332\nE-mail: brian_huberty@fws.gov URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-binational-great-lakes-remote-sensing-st-louis-river-estuary-tour/ LOCATION:Duluth\, MN CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170922 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T200540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T200540Z UID:13377-1505952000-1506038399@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Binational Great Lakes Forestry Remote Sensing Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is to display and demonstrate new remote sensing technologies for forest habitat resource management. This is part of the ongoing ‘Spotlight Series’ on remote sensing technologies held by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) though out the Western Great Lakes area. This workshop is in collaboration with the Canadian Remote Sensing Society\, the Geospatial Information Technology Association\, and the Canadian Consulate Office to promote remote sensing technologies. \nClick here to learn more \nContact: Dr. Jennifer Corcoran\nPhone: 651-259-5898\nE-mail: jennifer.corcoran@state.mn.us URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-binational-great-lakes-forestry-remote-sensing-workshop/ LOCATION:Cloquet\, MN CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170928 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170831T161407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T211227Z UID:12732-1506470400-1506556799@www.glc.org SUMMARY:State of the Bay DESCRIPTION:This one day conference is your chance to learn about activities related to the restoration\, conservation and protection of Saginaw Bay. In addition\, you’ll learn about what communities around the Bay and throughout the watershed are doing to encourage public access\, economic development\, environmental education and watershed management. \nClick here to learn more \nContact: Margarita Carey\nPhone: 304-876-7924\nE-mail: mcarey@conservationfund.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-27-state-of-the-bay/ LOCATION:Bay City\, MI\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170831T174159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T211351Z UID:12766-1506470400-1506729599@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Michigan Wetlands Association Conference 2017 DESCRIPTION:Michigan Wetlands Association’s 2017 Wetlands Conference theme is “Innovations in Wetland Protection and Management.” The conference will be open to both members and non-members\, and we expect participation from state\, federal\, and local agencies\, private consulting firms\, colleges and universities\, conservation and environmental organizations\, and other interested citizens. \nContact: Colleen Okeefe\nE-mail: okeefec@michigan.gov URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-27-michigan-wetlands-association-conference-2017/ LOCATION:Gaylord\, MI\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T200932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T200932Z UID:13383-1506556800-1506729599@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Lakehead University Climate Change Forum DESCRIPTION:Lakehead University is hosting a Climate Change Forum with the support of the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy\, and the Government of Ontario. A network of researchers\, community workers\, academics\, and government agencies will converge at Lakehead University to discuss climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Themes of discussion include the impacts of climate change on the aquatic environment\, planning for more sustainable industry\, how technology and modelling can improve our understanding of weather extremes\, and what humanity’s next steps should be. We are bringing together the conversation on climate change and hope you join us. \nClick here to learn more \nContact: Dr. Sudip Rakshit\nPhone: (807) 343-8415\nE-mail: sudip.rakshit@lakeheadu.ca URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-lakehead-university-climate-change-forum/ LOCATION:Thunder Bay\, ON CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170831T174511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T175233Z UID:12770-1506729600-1506815999@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Sturgeon Fest DESCRIPTION:Enjoy family fun at Sturgeon Fest\, one of the biggest annual conservation events and festivals in Wisconsin. Celebrate the reintroduction of a breeding population of Sturgeon to Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River! \nContact: Natalie Dorrler\nPhone: 262-375-2715\nE-mail: natalie@riveredge.us URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-09-30-sturgeon-fest/ LOCATION:Lakeshore State Park\, Milwaukee\, WI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170911T205748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T215851Z UID:13023-1507194000-1507222800@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Champions Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Green Infrastructure Champions Workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from local experts about their experiences in green infrastructure (GI) / Low Impact Development (LID) design\, construction\, maintenance and operation and performance monitoring. It will introduce participants to the Green Infrastructure Champions Program and provide an opportunity for “Emerging Champions” to sign up for technical assistance through the mentoring network. The workshop will also provide an avenue for new and emerging GI/LID champions to learn from local experts as they share their lessons learned about design\, construction\, monitoring and maintenance. \nClick here to view agenda   |   Click here for more information and to register URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-05-green-infrastructure-champions-workshop-2/ LOCATION:London\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171013 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170907T213153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T213153Z UID:12931-1507680000-1507852799@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Members of the Great Lakes data sharing community gather at this annual meeting. Learn more about data-powered activity happening near you\, and what’s coming up in the future. URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-great-lakes-observing-system-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171011T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170911T193339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T215811Z UID:13005-1507710600-1507737600@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Champions Workshop DESCRIPTION:SEMCOG\, in partnership with the Great Lakes Commission\, is hosting a SEMCOG University on Green Infrastructure planning and engineering practices. The Great Lakes Commission Green Infrastructure Champions Pilot Program is intended to catalyze the adoption of green infrastructure practices and policies across the Great Lakes region by bringing together green infrastructure leaders and helping them share their knowledge. \nThis workshop will include presentations from the City of Southfield\, Macomb County and Clinton Township on green infrastructure planning and implementation opportunities. Additionally\, Kate Morgan from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District will highlight a recently released guidebook on Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure: An Audit of Local Codes and Ordinances. Participants will also have an opportunity to sign up for technical assistance through the mentoring network. \nWho should attend? \nPlanners\, engineers\, consultants\, and municipal representatives.\nNote: Professional engineer continuing education credits (CECs) will be offered. \nParking Instructions\nPark in the attached garage at 1 State Street\, Detroit\, MI 48226. Complimentary parking for this meeting has been reserved but cannot be guaranteed. Please visit SEMCOG’s location webpage for a map of alternative parking locations \nClick here to view agenda   |   Click here to register \nspac URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-11-green-infrastructure-champions-workshop/ LOCATION:Detroit\, MI CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171014 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T192658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T192658Z UID:13337-1507766400-1507939199@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Conference DESCRIPTION:Discover how our valuable Great Lakes fisheries (past\, present and future) can benefit local museum programs\, enhance coastal tourism development opportunities\, and support community development efforts. This educational program is open to everyone interested in promoting maritime heritage tourism and Great Lakes stewardship. \nContact: Brandon Schroeder\nPhone: (989) 354-9885\nE-mail: schroe45@msu.edu URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-great-lakes-fisheries-heritage-trail-conference/ LOCATION:Leland\, MI\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171012T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T195803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T141642Z UID:13372-1507816800-1507822200@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Invasive Mussel Collaborative Webinar: Approaches to Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination Programs DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar hosted by the Invasive Mussel Collaborative to discuss approaches to watercraft inspections and decontamination for zebra and quagga mussels (Dreissena polymorpha and D. rostriformis bugensis\, respectively). This webinar will continue an examination of watercraft inspection and decontamination programs\, focusing on voluntary programs within the Great Lakes region. \nClick here to learn more and register \nContact: Ceci Weibert\nE-mail: cweibert@glc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-invasive-mussel-collaborative-webinar-watercraft-inspection LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar,IMC ORGANIZER;CN="Invasive Mussel Collaborative":MAILTO:ejensen@glc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171015 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T193110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T193110Z UID:13341-1507939200-1508025599@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Huron River Roundup DESCRIPTION:Join a small team of your friends\, family\, and other interesting volunteers in collecting samples of bugs and other creatures! These insects help us determine how healthy the river system is and what areas we need to focus our restoration efforts more. Volunteers will go out with trained leaders to two different stream sites.\n \nContact: Jason Frenzel\nPhone: 734-769-5123\nE-mail: jfrenzel@hrwc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-huron-river-roundup/ LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171020 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T193416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T193416Z UID:13344-1508198400-1508457599@www.glc.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference DESCRIPTION:The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition’s 13th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference will take place in Buffalo\, New York\, October 17-19\, 2017.  Visit http://conference.healthylakes.org/ to register.\n \n\nContact: Celia Haven\nPhone: 734-887-7123\nE-mail: havenc@nwf.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-13th-annual-great-lakes-restoration-conference/ CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T193547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T212214Z UID:13347-1508803200-1509148799@www.glc.org SUMMARY:2017 ASBPA National Coastal Conference DESCRIPTION:The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s National Coastal Conference provides an opportunity for coastal stakeholders to learn\, networs\, and promote best practices to improve the health of coastal and estuarine shorelines and ecosystems. The theme of the 2017 conference\, “Beaches\, Bays\, and Beyond\,” continues to broaden the focus across the entire coastal and estuarine system. \nContact: Derek Brockbank\nPhone: 202.827.4246\nE-mail: derek.brockbank@asbpa.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-asbpa-national-coastal-conference/ LOCATION:Fort Lauderdale\, FL CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20171003T150313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T150827Z UID:13810-1508839200-1508842800@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Great Lakes Dredging Team Webinar: Sediment Choreography DESCRIPTION:This informational webinar will explore new approaches to upstream management practices using a river’s natural energy to reduce sediment load – and thus the amount of downstream dredging required – in Great Lakes commercial ports and recreational harbors. Using the Port of Cleveland’s experience\, and other case studies\, the discussion will also include strategies to recognize and maximize the value of collected bedload sediment as a commodity\, rather than having to manage it as a solid waste. \nVisit the event website for more information and to register:\nhttps://greatlakesdredging.net/news/upcoming-webinar-sediment-choreography/\n \nContact: Michele Leduc-Lapierre\nPhone: 734-971-9135\nEmail: michelel@glc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-great-lakes-dredging-team-webinar-sediment-choreography/ CATEGORIES:GLDT,Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T193741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T211927Z UID:13351-1508889600-1509148799@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Michigan Aquatic Restoration Conference DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Aquatic Restoration Conference (MARC) is an annual gathering of professionals to advance the science of water resource restoration. The conference provides an opportunity to engage practitioners and the stream restoration community in discussions about restoration practice and applied research in an open and collegial atmosphere. Participants include restoration practitioners\, government agencies\, universities and academic research institutions\, businesses\, and resource management organizations. \n\nContact: Ric Lawson\nPhone: (734) 769-5123 ext. 609\nE-mail: rlawson@HRWC.ORG URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-10-michigan-aquatic-restoration-conference/ LOCATION:Boyne Falls\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171030 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T193838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T193838Z UID:13354-1509235200-1509321599@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Huron River Insect ID Day DESCRIPTION:Join a group of volunteers and help find out what kinds of bugs are in the Huron River! At ID day we separate bugs into groups that look-alike and then an expert will help you identify them. Once bugs are identified you can record the data and compare the results to previous years. \n\nContact: Jason Frenzel\nPhone: 734-769-5123\nE-mail: jfrenzel@hrwc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/huron-river-insect-id-day/ LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170928T155139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T190113Z UID:13690-1509559200-1509568200@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop DESCRIPTION:Calling all anglers\, charter captains\, and lake enthusiasts! Learn about research on salmon stocking\, migration\, reproduction\, and feeding\, as well as the reintroduction of native ciscos\, and the economic impact and value of recreational fishing in southern Lake Michigan. This workshop is hosted by Purdue University and the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. \nLearn more: http://iiseagrant.org/topic_recreation.php\nContact: Mitch Zischke\nPhone: 765-494-9717\nE-mail: mzischke@purdue.edu URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-11-01-lake-michigan-fisheries-workshop/ LOCATION:Hammond\, IN CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20171030T200645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T190811Z UID:14529-1509786000-1509804000@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Go Gary Project Tour DESCRIPTION:Exciting work is underway in Gary\, Indiana to make the city greener\, stronger\, and more resilient.  Please plan to join Delta Institute for a tour of their Gary\, Indiana\, collaborations\, including stops at a poplar tree farm and the Steel City Salvage Pop-Up Shop. The tour will also visit Gary’s newest project\, City Church Ruins Garden\, a 2017 Knight Cities Challenge Grant recipient. The tour will be held Saturday\, November 4. It will kick off at Delta’s office (35 E Wacker) at 9:00am and will return at 2:00pm. \nEvent website: https://deltainstitute.salsalabs.org/gogaryprojecttour/index.html\nContact: Amy Yanow\nEmail: ayanow@delta-institute.org\nPhone: (312) 554-0900 URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-go-gary-project-tour LOCATION:Chicago\, IL CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171111 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170919T194133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T190240Z UID:13356-1509926400-1510358399@www.glc.org SUMMARY:State of Lake Michigan Conference and Great Lakes Beach Association Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2017 State of Lake Michigan Conference will also feature the annual meeting of the Great Lakes Beach Association\, and other associated workshops and field trips. SOLM 17 will be the first in an annual series of State of Lake conferences aimed at promoting linkages between the science and policy communities.\n \nContact: Christine Manninen\nPhone: 734-475-6917\nE-mail: christine@iaglr.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-11-state-of-lake-michigan-conference/ LOCATION:Green Bay\, WI CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Great Lakes Research":MAILTO:office@iaglr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171110 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170809T205935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T210210Z UID:11750-1510099200-1510271999@www.glc.org SUMMARY:13th Annual MiCorps Conference and Training DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) hosts an annual conference each fall to report on volunteer monitoring activities in the state. Training is provided at the conference for interested volunteer coordinators. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to stay up to date on monitoring methods and to meet and interact with other volunteer monitors. \nVisit the conference webpage for more information and to register online. URL:https://www.glc.org/event/13th-annual-micorps-conference-2017/ LOCATION:The Kettunen Center\, 14901 4H Drive\, Tustin\, MI\, 49688\, United States CATEGORIES:GLC,MICORPS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171109 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20171031T185510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T185510Z UID:14572-1510099200-1510185599@www.glc.org SUMMARY:The Current Webinar: Conservation Practice Tracking for the Mississippi River Basin DESCRIPTION:This North Central Region Water Network webinar will give an overview of conservation and water quality tracking across the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB). Discussion will focus on the overall need for tracking and what is being done on the state and regional level. The goal is to add power to the conservation story by showing the combined impact of all of our efforts. \nEvent website: http://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nPhone: 608-262-1377\nE-mail: anardi@wisc.edu URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-11-current-webinar-conservation-practice-tracking-for-the-mississippi-river-basin/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171110 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20171003T182927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T213049Z UID:13835-1510185600-1510271999@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Semiannual Binational Great Lakes AIS Forum DESCRIPTION:The second Binational Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Forum will be held November 9\, 2017 in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. The Forum will bring together representatives of federal\, state and provincial agencies\, research facilities\, environmental groups\, private industry\, and other key stakeholders\, from the United States and Canada who are working on aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues. \n\nUpdated Forum Agenda (Updated November 7\, 2017)\n\nContact: Ceci Weibert\, Great Lakes Commission\nPhone: 734-971-9135\nEmail: cweibert@glc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-11-semiannual-binational-great-lakes-ais-forum/ LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI CATEGORIES:AIS,GLC,Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20171114T213342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T213342Z UID:14898-1510657200-1510668000@www.glc.org SUMMARY:HABs Collaboratory Webinar: Current and Emerging Technology in the Great Lakes DESCRIPTION:The HABs Collaboratory will be hosting the Current and Emerging Technology in the Great Lakes webinar. During this webinar\, presenters will highlight technology that is currently being used and/or developed to measure water quality and harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/work/habs-collaboratory/events\nContact: Ken Gibbons\nEmail: kgibbons@glc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-11-habs-collaboratory-webinar-current-emerging-tech LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar,HABs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20171109T152226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T152514Z UID:14768-1510736400-1510740000@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Monitoring and Mapping Great Lakes Waterbirds to Support Management DESCRIPTION:The “Mapping and Monitoring Avian Resources in the Great Lakes” project was designed to understand how birds use the shoreline and offshore areas of the Great Lakes\, and how can this information be used to evaluate the potential impact of proposed offshore wind projects and other resource management issues. During this webinar\, we will talk about the history of the project and share some of the results. \nSpeakers:\n– Michele Leduc-Lapierre\, Great Lakes Commission\n– Leo Salas\, Point Blue Conservation Science\n– Allisson Sussman\, Michigan State University\n– Evan Adams\, Biodiversity Research Institute \nEvent website: http://bit.ly/mappinggreatlakeswaterbirds2017\nContact: Michèle Leduc-Lapierre\nPhone: 734-971-9135\nEmail: michelel@glc.org URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-11-monitoring-and-mapping-great-lakes-waterbirds-to-support-management/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Birds,GLC,Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T051242 CREATED:20170928T155511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T190358Z UID:13695-1510768800-1510777800@www.glc.org SUMMARY:Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop DESCRIPTION:Calling all anglers\, charter captains\, and lake enthusiasts! Learn about research on salmon stocking\, migration\, reproduction\, and feeding\, as well as the reintroduction of native ciscos\, and the economic impact and value of recreational fishing in southern Lake Michigan. This workshop is hosted by Purdue University and the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. \nLearn more: http://iiseagrant.org/topic_recreation.php\nContact: Mitch Zischke\nPhone: 765-494-9717\nE-mail: mzischke@purdue.edu URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2017-11-15-lake-michigan-fisheries-workshop LOCATION:Michigan City\, IN CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR