Great Lakes Calendar
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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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November 2021
151st Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society
The American Fisheries Society, President Elect Brian Murphy, and the Potomac and Tidewater Chapters are excited to host the 151st AFS Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2021. The past, present, and future of fisheries science will be on display as we bring together professionals from across North America and countries throughout the world under the theme of “Investing in People, Habitat, and Science.”
Find out more »Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Biennial Conference
The theme of the 26th Biennial Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) Biennial Conference is "CERF at 50: Celebrating Our Past, Charting Our Future." The 2021 conference will be a momentous occasion in CERF’s history, as it will be our 50th anniversary meeting.
Find out more »NALMS 41st International Symposium
The Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association welcomes you back to Oklahoma City for the NALMS 41st International Symposium. This event is an opportunity to network with some of the most knowledgeable leaders in lake and watershed information and technology. The conference will consist of multiple panels and discussions focused on the value of water for economics, ecology, and culture.
Find out more »March 2022
State of Lake Erie Conference
SOLE 2022 is part of an annual series of State of Lake conferences aimed at bringing together lake-specific research, policy development, management, education, and nonprofit organizations to broaden the discussion and provide diverse interaction among stakeholders.
Find out more »Western Dredging Association 2022 Midwest Chapter Meeting
WEDA's Midwest Chapter 2022 Meeting is currently scheduled to be held March 22-24, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Participants and presenters are sought regarding best dredging practices and innovation in the Midwest and beyond.
Find out more »May 2022
IAGLR22: 65th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research – Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2022
Join the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 16-20, 2022, for the annual Great Lakes research conference. In 2022, IAGLR will hold its annual Conference on Great Lakes as part of the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, which brings together sister organizations of the Consortium of Aquatic Scientific Societies.
Find out more »Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2022
Mark your calendars for the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 16-20, 2022. The meeting is organized by the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), comprised of 9 groups representing various interests within the aquatic science realm.
Find out more »June 2022
Great Lakes Fishery Commission Annual Meeting
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will hold a public Annual Meeting June 1-2, 2022, in Traverse City, Michigan. At this meeting, the public can learn about and discuss developments in the Great Lakes fishery. Commissioners and the U.S. and Canadian Committees of Advisors will hold meetings here as well.
Find out more »October 2022
State of Lake Michigan Conference
SOLM 2022 is part of an annual series of State of Lake conferences aimed at bringing together lake-specific research, policy development, management, education, and nonprofit organizations to broaden the discussion and provide diverse interaction among stakeholders.
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