Sustainable Future Forum
Dive into the future of sustainability with experts leading the charge in climate tech, green infrastructure, and circular economies.
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!
Dive into the future of sustainability with experts leading the charge in climate tech, green infrastructure, and circular economies.
Join us as we learn about chemical contaminants in Lake Superior.
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.
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.
Please plan to join us for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held in Duluth, Minnesota, October 29-30, 2025!
Panelists will explore questions of water security, including water treatment cybersecurity, aging water infrastructure, and climate-related natural disasters.
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its Ontario Water Leaders Summit in Halton Region.
Modeling the Fate and Transport of Plastic Pollution Using Great Lakes Hydrodynamic Models and Exploring the Potential Impact of Data Assimilation
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.
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.
Register now for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension course, Introduction to Lakes Online!
Help Friends of the Rouge assess the health of the river by joining in the search for special aquatic insects that emerge from streams in the winter as part of a long term monitoring program.
The United States and Canada invite members of the public and those involved in Great Lakes programs to register for their attendance at the Great Lakes Public Forum on February 4-5, 2026. Events take place in Chicago, Illinois; virtual attendance is also available.
The United States and Canada invite members of the public and those involved in Great Lakes programs to attend the Great Lakes Public Forum, to be held in Chicago, Illinois, and online.
Using eDNA and population genomics to monitor the invasion of hemlock woolly adelgid throughout eastern North America.
Hear from academics, advocates and community members, and learn why sharing your stories helps the IJC assess Canada-US Great Lakes water quality progress.
Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes. Share your perspectives to help inform the IJC’s independent advice to Canadian and US governments.
The ICWMM brings together professionals from around the world to exchange ideas on current practices and emerging technologies in water management.
Every three years, the International Joint Commission (IJC) assesses progress towards the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s goals for drinkable, fishable, swimmable Great Lakes. Share your perspectives to help inform the IJC’s independent advice to Canadian and US governments.
Join the Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) for a magical evening at Leo Creek, and learn more about ISEA.