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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210304
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Great Lakes Day Congressional Reception\, an annual event sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission and the Northeast-Midwest Institute\, will be held online on March 3\, 2021.  This event features dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies. \nPlease note: The 2021 GLC Semiannual Meeting will be held separately in May. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday\nContact: Eric Brown\, Senior Advisor for External Relations\, Great Lakes Commission\nEmail: ebrown@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-03-great-lakes-day
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
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SUMMARY:State of Lake Ontario Conference
DESCRIPTION:The State of Lake Ontario Conference will be held online March 9–11\, 2021. Hosted by the International Association for Great Lakes Research\, the conference will feature concurrent sessions\, plenaries\, and discussions. \nSOLO21 is the fourth in an annual series of State of Lake conferences hosted by the International Association for Great Lakes Research. These conferences promote collaborations between the science and policy communities—particularly lake-specific research\, management\, education\, and nonprofit organizations—to broaden the discussion and provide diverse interaction among stakeholders. \nEvent website: http://iaglr.org/sol/solo21/\nContact: Ed Verhamme\, IAGLR SOLO Committee Co-Chair\nEmail: everhamme@limno.com \nPhone: 734-681-0577
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-03-state-of-lake-ontario-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Great Lakes Research":MAILTO:office@iaglr.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210129T160411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T160411Z
UID:47765-1615248000-1615334399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:The Great Lakes: Food Webs\, Invasive Species and Fisheries
DESCRIPTION:This online free interactive conference featuring talks and an extended question period on topics such as bottom-up and invasive species mediated changes to Lake Michigan’s food web; Interactions of three invasive species on Lake Michigan spawning reefs; and Tribal operations of raising and releasing lake whitefish and cisco in Lake Michigan plus many more topics. Sponsored by Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife\, Institute of Water Research\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension\, MSU Extension\, and Water Resources Division\, Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy. \nEvent website: https://www.egr.msu.edu/iwr/2021-great-lakes-conference\nContact: Lois Wolfson\, Senior Specialist\, Michigan State University\nEmail: wolfson1@msu.edu\nPhone: (517) 230-9281
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/the-great-lakes-food-webs-invasive-species-and-fisheries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20200715T184538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T210914Z
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SUMMARY:Western Dredging Association 2021 Midwest Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For all attendees’ health and safety\, WEDA’s Midwest Chapter Board has decided to go virtual for the 2021 Meeting and postpone the Green Bay in-person meeting until March 22-24\, 2022\, due to the continuing pandemic. The 2021 Virtual Meeting is Thursday\, March 18th\, 2021 from 1 to 5:00 PM CST. Participants and presenters are sought regarding best dredging practices and innovation in the Midwest and beyond. \nEvent website: https://www.westerndredging.org/index.php/regionalchapters/midwest-chapter\nContact: Zach Kimmel\, President\, WEDA Midwest Chapter\nEmail: zachary.r.kimmel@usace.army.mil
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-03-western-dredging-2021-midwest-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210308T193223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T193223Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)\, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a public meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board on March 30th\, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time and March 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time with remote participation only. \nEvent website: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/08/2021-04748/public-meeting-for-great-lakes-advisory-board\nContact: Edlynzia Barnes\, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)\, EPA\nEmail: barnes.Edlynzia@epa.gov\nPhone: 312-886-6249
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/public-meeting-of-the-great-lakes-advisory-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210310T145152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T145152Z
UID:48753-1617890400-1617895800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Special Meeting of the The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Basin Resources Council
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council (Compact Council) will be holding a special meeting on Thursday\, April 8\, 2021 via webinar conference call.  The meeting will begin immediately following the adjournment of the Regional Body\, expected at approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT.  This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments.   An agenda\, materials to be discussed and participation information are available on the Compact Council’s website at http://www.glslcompactcouncil.org/.  All materials posted to the website are subject to revision up to and through the meeting. \nEvent website:https://www.glslcompactcouncil.org/news/april-8-2021-special-meeting-of-the-compact-council/\nContact: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\, Secretariat to the Compact Council\nEmail: gsgp@gsgp.org\nPhone: 312-407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-04-meeting-of-the-the-great-lakes-st-lawrence-river-water-basin-resources-council/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210413T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T195603Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Lake Ontario - Public Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lake Ontario Partnership Working Groups for a free webinar on Lake Ontario! Learn about the state of the lake & what communities can do to improve the health of the lake. Sponsored by Environment and Climate Change Canada; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Ontario Ministry of the Environment\, Conservation and Parks; and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. \nGuest speakers: \n\nDon Zelazny\, Great Lakes Coordinator\, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation\nTony David\, Director\, Environmental Division\, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe\nCassandra Sherlock\, University of Toronto Trash Team\n\nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-lake-ontario-public-information-session-registration-145315453433?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch\nContact: Carol Kim\, Great Lakes Strategic Engagement Officer\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\nEmail: carol.kim@canada.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-04-lets-talk-lake-ontario-public-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210513
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210118T204810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T192404Z
UID:47553-1620691200-1620863999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2021 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2021 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting\, to be held online May 11-12\, 2021! More information is available on the meeting web page: www.glc.org/meetings/semi. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/semi\nContact: Beth Wanamaker\, Great Lakes Commission Communications Manager\nEmail: beth@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-05-great-lakes-commission-semiannual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20200715T174837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T153516Z
UID:42522-1621209600-1621641599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:IAGLR21: 64th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
DESCRIPTION:Fellow researchers from around the world will gather online May 17-21\, 2021\, for IAGLR’s 64th annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Hosted by Michigan Technological University\, the virtual conference will feature four days of scientific sessions and speakers focusing on our theme Bridging: Knowledges • Seven Generations • Land to Lake. \nPlease visit the event website for more details. \nEvent website: http://iaglr.org/iaglr2021/\nContact: Paula McIntyre\, IAGLR Communications Director\nEmail: mcintyre@iaglr.org\nPhone:  734-665-5303
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-05-iaglr-64-annual-conference-on-great-lakes-research
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Great Lakes Research":MAILTO:office@iaglr.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210201T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T193836Z
UID:47813-1621728000-1622159999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Society for Freshwater Science for our first ever virtual meeting! We are enthusiastic about hosting a program focused on the theme of transformation. In freshwater science\, many of us study transformations that happen in nature\, such as nutrient cycles\, animal life histories\, river channel geomorphology\, and more. With all of the challenges in 2020\, SFS as a society is clearly facing a time of dramatic transformations. The SFS 2021 Meeting Program Committee embraces and welcomes changes in our scientific society as we transform in ways that make our scientific society more inclusive\, equitable\, and better able to respond to the many freshwater challenges facing the world. \nEvent website: https://sfsannualmeeting.org/index.cfm  \nEmail: sfsmembership@usu.edu\nPhone: (435) 797-0526
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/society-for-freshwater-science-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20191023T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T160420Z
UID:36163-1621987200-1622159999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fishery Commission Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will hold a public Annual Meeting online\, on May 26-27\, 2021.  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. \nEvent website: http://www.glfc.org/future-meetings.php\nContact: Dr. Marc Gaden\, Communications Director\nPhone: 734-417-8012\nEmail: marc@glfc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-05-great-lakes-fishery-commission-annual-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Niagara-on-the-Lake\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210514T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T200254Z
UID:50819-1623628800-1623887999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species is pleased to announce that it will host its 2021 spring meeting virtually on June 14-16. The meeting will feature a public information session on didymo (Didymosphenia geminata). An agenda is available on the meeting website. \nRegistration is free but required for both the meeting and the informational session. Registration will be open until June 9 at 5 p.m. CT; you may register here: https://forms.gle/X2enQuRuu2v17aGm6. Connection information for each of these sessions will be available to attendees after completing registration. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/work/glpans/meetings\nContact: Ceci Weibert\nEmail: cweibert@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-06-great-lakes-panel-on-aquatic-nuisance-species-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20200715T183950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T160723Z
UID:42536-1623715200-1623974399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:WEDA Dredging Summit and Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Dredging Summit & Expo ’21 is a technical conference organized by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging\, navigation\, marine engineering and construction. The 2021 expo theme is: Dredging: The Impacts of Climate Change.  It will provide a forum for improvement of communications\, technology transfer\, and cooperation among associations & societies\, while emphasizing the importance of understanding and development of solutions for problems related to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment. The conference will take place online\, on June 15-17\, 2021. \nEvent website: https://dredging-expo.com/\nContact: Thomas P. Cappellino\, Executive Director\, Western Dredging Association\nEmail: tcappellino@westerndredging.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-06-weda-dredging-summit-and-expo-20201
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210517T194804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T194804Z
UID:50876-1623801600-1623887999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Meetings of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body and Compact Council
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body (Regional Body) will meet on Wednesday\, June 16\, 2021\, at 2:00 p.m. EDT via webinar conference call.  This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments.  An agenda\, materials to be discussed and participation information are available at http://www.glslregionalbody.org.  All materials posted to the website are subject to revision up to and through the meeting. \nAdditionally\, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council (Compact Council) will also meet on Wednesday\, June 16\, 2021\, via webinar conference call.  The meeting will begin immediately following the adjournment of the Regional Body\, expected at approximately 2:45 p.m. EDT.  This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments.   An agenda\, materials to be discussed and participation information are available on the Compact Council’s website at http://www.glslcompactcouncil.org/.  All materials posted to the website are subject to revision up to and through the meeting. \nThe Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers serves as Secretariat to the Regional Body and the Compact Council.  If there are questions\, please e-mail gsgp@gsgp.org or call 312-407-0177. \nEvent website: http://www.glslregionalbody.org/\nEmail: gsgp@gsgp.org\nPhone: 312-407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-06-meeting-of-the-great-lakes-st-lawrence-river-water-resources-regional-body
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210201T195720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T195720Z
UID:47817-1624320000-1624838399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:ASLO 2021 Aquatic Sciences Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Following the pressing needs of the society to ensure a sustainable future\, amidst human-influenced environmental changes\, the theme of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) 2021 Aquatic Sciences Meeting is Aquatic Sciences for a Sustainable Future: Nurturing Cooperation. \nEvent website: https://www.aslo.org/2021-virtual-meeting/\nEmail: meetings@aslo.org\nPhone: 254-776-3550
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/aslo-2021-aquatic-sciences-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210630T135608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T135608Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Lake Huron
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, July 6\, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT\, please join us for a one-hour virtual webinar on Lake Huron! This event will share the latest on Lake Huron’s overall conditions\, threats and actions.There will also be special presentations on the State of Lake Huron report on fisheries and a microplastics/ microfibers project with Georgian Bay Forever. Most importantly\, let’s talk! What are the conditions and threats in your area of Lake Huron\, and what actions are needed? \nHosted by the Lake Huron Partnership Working Group\, co-led by and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4997036672525202699\nContact: Dan Flower\, Great Lakes Strategic Engagement Officer\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\nEmail: dan.flower@canada.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-07-lets-talk-lake-huron/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210709
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210623T205425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T205529Z
UID:51380-1625702400-1625788799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Lake Superior!
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 8\, 2021 at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET\, please join us for a one-hour virtual webinar on Lake Superior! This event will share the latest on Lake Superior’s overall conditions\, threats and actions. There will also be a special presentation on the Buffalo Reef stamp sands remediation project with guest speakers Evelyn Ravindran\, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and Jay Parent\, Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes and Energy. Most importantly\, let’s talk! What are the conditions and threats in your area\, and what actions are needed? \nHosted by the Lake Superior Partnership Working Group\, co-led by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-lake-superior-tickets-160015303079\nContact: Carol Kim\, Great Lakes Strategic Engagement Officer\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\nEmail: carol.kim@canada.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-07-lets-talk-lake-superior/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210729
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210708T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T193207Z
UID:51848-1627430400-1627516799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:CHAOS Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CHAOS is a community for sharing knowledge and resources about natural hazards that affect Lake Superior’s coastal communities. CHAOS will be hosting its summer meeting virtually on Wednesday\, July 28. Please register to join us. \nBrandon Krumwiede and Rebecca Nicodemus from NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management will share the Digital Coast with us. We will learn more about what tools and data are available for the Great Lakes\, see demonstrations of using the site\, and learn about available support for communities and stakeholders. \nIn 2016\, Saxon Harbor was decimated during a storm event\, with damages to the marina and campground. Now five years later\, the harbor has recently celebrated it reopening. Eric Peterson\, Forest Administrator for Iron County\, will share about the recovery and restoration of Saxon Harbor. We will learn more about the collaborative efforts to make Saxon Harbor more resilient to future storm events. \nEvent website: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoceiqqjMvHtfw2rvJc14fCn4QuHEmdPbd\nContact: Melanie Perello\, NOAA Coastal Management Fellow\, Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program\, MNDNR\nEmail: Melanie.Perello@state.mn.us\nPhone: (218) 834-1404
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-07-chaos-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210201T192521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T185818Z
UID:47807-1629849600-1630022399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2021 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Meeting invites panelists and speakers to talk on a central theme concerning municipalities and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The 2021 Annual General Meeting will take place virtually\, from August 25-26.  Please visit the event website for details. \nEvent website: https://glslcities.org/events/annual-meeting/\nEmail: admin@glslcities.org \nPhone: 312-201-4518
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-08-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-cities-initiative-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210823T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T180235Z
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SUMMARY:EPA's Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB) Virtual Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a public meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board on August 30\, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT and August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time with remote participation only. \nThe Great Lakes Advisory Board is chartered to provide advice and recommendations to EPA on matters related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the domestic implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. EPA has charged the Great Lakes Advisory Board to address six themes/questions focusing on Great Lakes restoration and protection. These themes focus on current and ongoing challenges including: strategies to address legacy phosphorus; managing excess nutrients; GLRI outreach; invasive species; outcome based investments in the Great Lakes; and GLRI’s role in the vitality and reinvestment in Great Lakes communities. The Great Lakes Advisory Board will meet (virtually) on August 30 and 31 at the above-noted times to discuss progress on addressing the EPA’s charge questions. For more information on the Great Lakes Advisory Board and the upcoming meeting\, please refer to the links below. \nEvent websites: \n\nLink to register and information on public participation at the upcoming meeting.\nInformation on EPA’s charge questions to the Great Lakes Advisory Board.\nGeneral information on the Great Lakes Advisory Board.\n\nContact: Lynzi Barnes\nEmail: Barnes.Edlynzia@epa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-08-epas-great-lakes-advisory-board-glab-virtual-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210916T185424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T181322Z
UID:53836-1632405600-1632409200@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:GSGP Leadership Summit Webinar Series - Maritime Transportation
DESCRIPTION:On September 23\, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EDT\, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers will be hosting a webinar focusing on maritime transportation\, including the launch of the GSGP’s 5-year GSGP action plan; smart shipping\, green shipping and other strategies to increase economic value and environmental performance. \nVisit the event website to learn more and register. \nEvent website: https://bit.ly/GSGPMaritime\nContact: David Naftzger\, Executive Director\, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\nEmail: dnaftzger@gsgp.org\nPhone: (312) 407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-09-gsgp-leadership-summit-maritime-transportation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210921T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T181900Z
UID:53899-1632913200-1632916800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:GSGP Leadership Summit Webinar Series - Water Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:On September 29\, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EDT\, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers will be hosting a discussion focusing on water infrastructure—including racial equity\, environmental justice and inclusion in economically disadvantaged areas. \nVisit the event website to learn more and register. \nEvent website: https://gsgp.org/projects/protection-restoration/protection-and-restoration-news/gsgp-leadership-summit-water-infrastructure-panel-september-29-11-00-a-m-edt/\nContact: David Naftzger\, Executive Director\, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\nEmail: dnaftzger@gsgp.org\nPhone: (312) 407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-09-gsgp-leadership-summit-water-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210903T133609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T133630Z
UID:53572-1632960000-1633046399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee (IERQC) Monthly Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee (IERQC) Monthly Webinar Series will present A Synthesis of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Perceived Benefits for People and Nature\, by Matthew Jurjonas\, The Nature Conservatory. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2203632819248736527\nContact: Lou Blume\, USEPA Quality Manager\nEmail: blume.louis@epa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-09-interagency-ecological-restoration-quality-committee-ierqc-monthly-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210921T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T181552Z
UID:53910-1633096800-1633100400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:GSGP Leadership Summit Webinar Series - Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform
DESCRIPTION:On October 1\, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EDT\, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers will be hosting a discussion focusing on the Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform\, including a spotlight on participating projects as well as the opportunities and promise of impact investing for different types of communities where both positive environmental and social impacts are possible. \nVisit the event website to learn more and register. \nEvent website: https://bit.ly/GSGPGLIIP\nContact: David Naftzger\, Executive Director\, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\nEmail: dnaftzger@gsgp.org\nPhone: (312) 407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-gsgp-leadership-impact-investment-platform/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211006
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210728T145824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T183215Z
UID:52329-1633305600-1633478399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Dredging Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The fall meeting of the Great Lakes Dredging Team will take place virtually via webinar\, on October 5\, 2021\, from 10 AM – 3:15 EDT / 9 AM – 2:15 PM CDT.  Click here to view the agenda. \nTo register for the meeting\, please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGSoX_4H9fBG7yvgi9Ch_DXb1y_z519WIsH3ZnFBDm_iKmNA/viewform?usp=pp_url \nRegistered participants will receive a calendar invitation with webinar information prior to the meeting on 10/5. \nWe look forward to your participation in this event\, as we will offer opportunities for discussion\, and for agencies to provide updates on dredging activities in their state or under their purview. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Karen Keil (information below)\, or Jim Luke (James.D.Luke@usace.army.mil). \nContact: Karen Keil\, US Army Corps of Engineers\, 716-536-5014
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-great-lakes-dredging-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210921T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T180746Z
UID:53905-1633356000-1633359600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:GSGP Leadership Summit Webinar Series - Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:On October 4\, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EDT\, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers will be hosting a discussion focusing on Invasive Species\, including creative approaches to combat invasive carp\, phragmites and others that threaten the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region. \nVisit the event website to learn more and register. \nEvent website: https://bit.ly/GSGPIS\nContact: David Naftzger\, Executive Director\, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\nEmail: dnaftzger@gsgp.org\nPhone: (312) 407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-gsgp-leadership-summit-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210930T154559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T154702Z
UID:54200-1633651200-1633737599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Connecting Waters: Informational Webinar by the IJC Science Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes are connected together by rivers\, straits and a fluvial lake\, or “connecting waters.” These waterways are unique\, dynamic and vulnerable ecosystems distinct from the lakes. However\, there are fewer surveillance and monitoring activities on these “connecting waters” than on the lakes. \nThis webinar will present a summary of the findings and recommendations of the International Joint Commission Great Lakes Science Advisory Board-Research Coordination Committee’s recent report\, “Monitoring Infrastructure and Activities of Great Lakes Connecting Waters: An Assessment and Recommendations.” The webinar will begin at 11:00 am ET with a 30 minute presentation by expert board members followed by 30 minutes of audience Q&A. Advance registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DAroioJjQl6SgBFC3WJ9Tg \nThe report is available at: https://ijc.org/en/sab/monitoring-great-lakes-connecting-waters \nEvent website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DAroioJjQl6SgBFC3WJ9Tg\nContact:  Allison Voglesong Zejnati\, Public Affairs Specialist Contractor\, International Joint Commission Great Lakes Regional Office\nEmail: allison.voglesong-zejnati@ijc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-great-lakes-connecting-waters-informational-webinar-by-the-ijc-science-advisory-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210514T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T180314Z
UID:50855-1633996800-1634255999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2021 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting is currently scheduled to be held online on October 12-14\, 2021.  For full details and the most up-to-date information\, please visit the meeting web page. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/annual
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-great-lakes-commission-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210921T180940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T181718Z
UID:53907-1634306400-1634310000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:GSGP Leadership Summit Webinar Series - Economic Development Opportunity of Carbon
DESCRIPTION:The discussion will focus on supply chain demand and corporate commitments\, land protection to generate credits\, energy transition\, and strategies to capitalize on renewable resources such as hydroelectricity. \nVisit the event website to learn more and register. \nEvent website: https://bit.ly/GSGPCarbon\nContact: David Naftzger\, Executive Director\, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\nEmail: dnaftzger@gsgp.org\nPhone: (312) 407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-gsgp-leadership-summit-economic-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260404T152545
CREATED:20210930T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T164205Z
UID:54196-1635206400-1635465599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species is pleased to announce that it will host its 2021 fall meeting virtually on October 26-28. The meeting will feature plenary sessions on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative interjurisdictional projects and social science research. \nRegistration is free but required for the meeting. Registration will be open until October 20 at 5 p.m. CT; and can be access via the event website. Connection information for each of these sessions will be available to attendees after completing registration. \nPlease note that this meeting will be hosted virtually using Microsoft Teams. If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams as a virtual meeting platform\, we highly recommend testing your connection by clicking on the meeting link once you receive the connection information for your session(s). \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/work/glpans/meetings\nContact: Ceci Weibert\, GLP Coordinator\, Great Lakes Commission\nEmail: cweibert@glc.org \nP
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2021-10-great-lakes-panel-on-aquatic-nuisance-species-fall-meeting
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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