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SUMMARY:2019 Great Lakes Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement calls for the U.S. and Canada to convene the Great Lakes Public Forum once every three years to discuss the state of the lakes and progress made under the Agreement\, and to provide an opportunity for public input. We are pleased to announce that the next Great Lakes Public Forum will be held in Milwaukee\, WI at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel on June 17-19\, 2019. \nThe Forum gives the two Parties an opportunity to update the public on the state of the Great Lakes\, progress being made under the Agreement\, and the Parties’ science and action priorities for the next three years. Additional topics to be covered at the Great Lakes Public Forum include: \n\nLakewide Management\nAreas of Concern\nNutrients\nInvasive Species\nHabitat Restoration\nChemicals of Mutual Concern; and\nDischarges from Vessels\n\nEvent website: https://trainex.org/2019greatlakespublicforum/registration.cfm\nUnited States contact: glwqa@epa.gov\nCanadian contact: ec.aqegl-glwqa.ec@canada.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-06-great-lakes-public-forum/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190411T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T214332Z
UID:28007-1560816000-1560902399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Roundtable: Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission and Milwaukee’s local organizations\, scientists and community members who are redefining Milwaukee as a water centric city and region. Learn about key successes and challenges for the community’s waters\, and contribute your view about the health and vitality of Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes. \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/step-in-and-speak-out-for-the-great-lakes-milwaukee-tickets-59903877109\nContact: Jeff Kart\nEmail: kartj@washington.ijc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-06-ijc-public-meeting-step-up-and-speak-out-for-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190411T201007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T214217Z
UID:28005-1560902400-1560988799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Roundtable on Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Progress
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission to discuss key issues facing the lakes and contribute your views about the governments’ progress to restore and protect the Great Lakes. What issues do you feel are most pressing? Do the governments’ progress reports accurately reflect the status of water quality in your Great Lakes community? What actions are you taking to contribute to the health and vitality of the lakes\, and what issues should be a priority for the IJC to consider over the next three years? \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/public-roundtable-on-great-lakes-water-quality-agreement-progress-table-ronde-publique-sur-les-tickets-59896941364\nContact: Jeff Kart\nEmail: kartj@washington.ijc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-06-public-roundtable-on-great-lakes-water-quality-agreement-progress/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190617T164413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T164811Z
UID:30549-1561019400-1561035600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Champions Knowledge Transfer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Green Infrastructure (GI) Champions program is excited to announce a Green Infrastructure Champions knowledge transfer workshop in Gary\, Indiana\, in partnership with the City of Gary. The workshop will take place on June 20\, 2019\, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary. The workshop will highlight how GI strategies\, support healthy communities\, and how the City of Gary and local partners have used green infrastructure to address stormwater concerns. \nAttendees will learn from local experts as they share their lessons learned about planning\, design\, construction\, monitoring\, and maintenance for green infrastructure. The workshop is open to community and municipal representatives\, non-profit organizations\, and consultants interested in adopting GI in their communities.  Visit the event website to learn more. \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-infrastructure-champions-knowledge-transfer-workshop-in-gary-indiana-tickets-62993721918\nEmail: gichampions@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-06-green-infrastructure-champions-knowledge-transfer-workshop/
LOCATION:Gary\, IN
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190607T184329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T184329Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lake Ontario Inundation Mapping Tools
DESCRIPTION:New York Sea Grant\, with funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)\, has developed new interactive inundation mapping tools to help property owners along Lake Ontario and its embayments enhance flooding preparedness. \nThe tools are posted at https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/r/12972 with a tutorial to assist users. A free\, 45-minute training webinar is scheduled for June 20th at 1 p.m. \nEvent website: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/r/12973\nContact: Mary Austerman\, New York Sea Grant\nPhone: 315-331-8415 x121\nEmail: mp357@cornell.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-06-webinar-lake-ontario-inundation-mapping-tools
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190625
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190327T145617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T145617Z
UID:27321-1561075200-1561420799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:River Rally 2019
DESCRIPTION:The River Rally provides an inspiring and energy-infused touchpoint for nonprofit groups from across the U.S.\, as well as agency and foundation representatives\, industry innovators\, philanthropists\, academics\, students\, and community leaders. The event features over 70 learning opportunities\, an awards ceremony\, novel social events\, and access to thought leaders and change agents. \nThe River Rally will be along the banks of the Cuyahoga River remembering the last time this river caught fire from unregulated pollution fifty years ago\, a pivotal event that sparked the environmental movement that led to the establishment of the Clean Water Act. \nEvent website: https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/\nContact: Francisco Ollervides\nPhone: 914-400-8210\nEmail: follervides@rivernetwork.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-6-river-rally-2019/
LOCATION:Cleveland\, Ohio
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190628
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190529T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T184826Z
UID:29390-1561593600-1561679999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin Regional Body and Compact Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council (Compact Council) will meet on Thursday\, June 27\, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the Indiana State Capitol\, Senate Committee Room 233\, 200 West Washington Street\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.  This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments.  Remote participation will also be available.   An agenda\, materials to be discussed and information on how to participate remotely 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 meet on Thursday\, June 27\, 2019\, at the Indiana State Capitol\, Senate Committee Room 233\, 200 West Washington Street\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.  The meeting will begin immediately following the adjournment of the Regional Body meeting\, expected at approximately 9:45 a.m. EDT.  This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments.  Remote participation will also be available.  An agenda\, materials to be discussed and information on how to participate remotely 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: http://www.glslregionalbody.org/\nEmail: gsgp@gsgp.org\nPhone: 312-407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-06-great-lakes-st-lawrence-river-basin-regional-body-and-compact-council-meetings/
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190711
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190625T134631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T134631Z
UID:31023-1562716800-1562803199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Partnering to Mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms across the Midwest and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:It’s summer – and that means for a lot of communities harmful algal blooms (HABs)\, or blue green algae\, are top of mind. Tune in to this month’s The Current webinar as we hear from the Network’s Mitigating HABs team as they discuss their soon to be released white paper cataloging Extension and state-based algal bloom programs and resources and outlining recommendations for HAB messaging and resources moving forward. Team members will discuss how their unique partnership between each Water Resources Research Institute and Extension throughout the region is allowing them to transform the latest HAB research results into accessible information and tangible algal bloom tools people can use\, and the lessons they have learned along the way. \nEvent website:  https://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anne.nardi@wisc.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-07-partnering-to-mitigate-harmful-algal-blooms-across-the-midwest-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190621T172435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T172524Z
UID:30944-1562842800-1562850000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2019 HABs Forecast Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory will host a free public webinar to explain NOAA’s 2019 Seasonal Forecast of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) for Lake Erie\, including expert commentary\, a discussion of the history of this issue on Lake Erie\, Ohio’s response to the problem\, and a Q&A session. Registration is required. \nEvent website: https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar/2019/07/11/dz120/habs-forecast-2019\nContact: Jill Jentes Banicki\, Ohio Sea Grant\nPhone: 614-292-8975\nEmail: jentes.1@osu.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-07-habs-forecast-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190719T182831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T183448Z
UID:32877-1563890400-1563897600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Crude Oil Transport Webinar Series: Oil Spill Response Exercises and Planning
DESCRIPTION:The movement of crude oil through the Great Lakes basin and other critical northern watersheds presents a complex suite of opportunities and risks for the region. In partnership with the Great Lakes Commission and International Joint Commission\, a network of Sea Grant professionals from throughout the Great Lakes region have assembled to provide stakeholders with risk-related resources on economic and environmental issues associated with transportation of crude oil in the Laurentian-Great Lakes basin and to create a forum to share knowledge\, concerns\, challenges\, and progress. \nThe Crude Oil Transport webinar series is meant to provide the latest research and resources to stakeholders in the region to inform decision-making around this complex issue. Anyone with a vested interest in how crude oil and associated products move throughout the region will find the content informative. \nFeatured speaker: Steven Keck\, Chief of Contingency Planning and Force Readiness with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie\, MI \nEvent website: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/c3bd6320ce2df7b0d746f627e8486654\nContact: Mark Breederland\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator\, (231) 922-4628\, breederl@msu.edu\nContact: Mark Malchoff\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, Aquatic Resources Specialist\, (518) 564-3037\, Mark.Malchoff@plattsburgh.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-07-oil-spill-response-exercises-and-planning
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190618T162827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T162827Z
UID:30577-1563993000-1564000200@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Meeting: Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission and the Grand Traverse region’s organizations\, governments and citizens who are working to protect the region’s water resources. Learn about key successes and challenges for the community’s waters\, and contribute your views about the health and vitality of Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes. \nYou are invited to step in and speak out for the Great Lakes\, and look forward to your participation and contributions to this valuable conversation. \nThis IJC meeting is part of its consultation throughout the Great Lakes region to assess both countries’ progress to accomplish the goals they agreed to in the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. \nEvent website: https://www.ijc.org/en/ijc-invites-you-step-and-speak-out-great-lakes-public-meetings-set-june-september-2019\nContact: https://www.ijc.org/en/news/media-contacts \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-07-24-international-joint-commission-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190618T163312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T164325Z
UID:30591-1565107200-1565114400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Meeting: Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Lake Huron
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission and the Collingwood region’s organizations\, governments and citizens who are working to protect the region’s water resources. Learn about key successes and challenges for the community’s waters\, and contribute your views about the health and vitality of Georgian Bay\, Lake Huron and the Great Lakes. \nYou are invited to step in and speak out for the Great Lakes\, and look forward to your participation and contributions to this valuable conversation. \nThis IJC meeting is part of its consultation throughout the Great Lakes region to assess both countries’ progress to accomplish the goals they agreed to in the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. \nEvent website: https://www.ijc.org/en/ijc-invites-you-step-and-speak-out-great-lakes-public-meetings-set-june-september-2019\nContact: https://www.ijc.org/en/news/media-contacts
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-08-06-international-joint-commission-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Collingwood\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190618T163630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T163630Z
UID:30593-1565204400-1565211600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Meeting: Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Lake Huron
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission and the Goderich region’s organizations\, governments and citizens who are working to protect the region’s water resources. Learn about key successes and challenges for the community’s waters\, and contribute your views about the health and vitality of Lake Huron and the Great Lakes. \nYou are invited to step in and speak out for the Great Lakes\, and look forward to your participation and contributions to this valuable conversation. \nThis IJC meeting is part of its consultation throughout the Great Lakes region to assess both countries’ progress to accomplish the goals they agreed to in the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. \nEvent website: https://www.ijc.org/en/ijc-invites-you-step-and-speak-out-great-lakes-public-meetings-set-june-september-2019\nContact: https://www.ijc.org/en/news/media-contacts
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-08-17-international-joint-commission-public-meeting-huron/
LOCATION:Goderich\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190719T183055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T183558Z
UID:32879-1566223200-1566230400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Crude Oil Transport Webinar Series: Oil Spill Response Capability for Heavy Oil Products
DESCRIPTION:The movement of crude oil through the Great Lakes basin and other critical northern watersheds presents a complex suite of opportunities and risks for the region. In partnership with the Great Lakes Commission and International Joint Commission\, a network of Sea Grant professionals from throughout the Great Lakes region have assembled to provide stakeholders with risk-related resources on economic and environmental issues associated with transportation of crude oil in the Laurentian-Great Lakes basin and to create a forum to share knowledge\, concerns\, challenges\, and progress. \nThe Crude Oil Transport webinar series is meant to provide the latest research and resources to stakeholders in the region to inform decision-making around this complex issue. Anyone with a vested interest in how crude oil and associated products move throughout the region will find the content informative. \nFeatured speaker: Bill Hazel\, Vice President of Marine Services for Marine Pollution Control in Detroit\, MI \nEvent website: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1126634782b72f1634538d7d4481ef37\nContact: Mark Breederland\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator\, (231) 922-4628\, breederl@msu.edu\nContact: Mark Malchoff\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, Aquatic Resources Specialist\, (518) 564-3037\, Mark.Malchoff@plattsburgh.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-08-oil-spill-response-capability
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190822
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190806T184539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T184629Z
UID:33767-1566345600-1566431999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:One Water Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:One Water Partnerships: Innovative\, inclusive\, and integrated approaches to water resource management: Join us this month as we explore innovative\, inclusive and integrated approaches to water resource management throughout the North Central Region. From Cedar Rapids\, Iowa to Columbus\, Ohio and beyond\, tune in to hear how diverse stakeholders are coming together to discuss solutions and enhance water quality. \nEvent website: https://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anne.nardi@wisc.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-08-one-water-partnerships/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190827
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190806T183616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T183616Z
UID:33765-1566777600-1566863999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Adaptation Resources for Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Adaptation Resources for Agriculture: A tool for assisting agriculture producers in adapting to climate variability and change: Tune in to this month’s webinar and hear from Mike Wilson\, Senior Scientist at NRCS and one of the authors of Adaptation Resources for Agriculture\, a publication by the USDA Climate Hubs (USDA Hubs Publication). \nThe workbook is designed to allow extension specialists\, technical service providers\, and others to guide producers through a five-step process to better understand the short and long-term impacts of climate on their production system and how they can meet their land management goals while considering climate variability. Processes in this workbook are key to creating an open dialogue for discussing producer motivations and developing an action-based response. Mike will overview the purpose of the publication\, how the workbook was developed\, and the framework of actions that help agricultural communities prepare for changing conditions. \nEvent website: https://northcentralclimate.org/webinars/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anne.nardi@wisc.edu 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-08-adaptation-resources-for-agriculture
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190802T180252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T180252Z
UID:33643-1567076400-1567080000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Port Futures: Research and Implementation of Passive Sediment Management Techniques
DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Port Futures project is a research and implementation project that explores the potential role of passive and adaptive sediment management strategies for ports in the Great Lakes Basin.  The project views sediment as a resource\, the material in which to build ecologically and socially-valuable landscapes\, and sediment management as a process in which to design and create these landscapes. \nHealthy Port Future stresses the use of natural systems in the sediment management process\, typically replacing or augmenting one of its three phases—uplift\, transport and/or placement—in order to improve the function\, experience\, and complexity of these places over time. \nThe presentation will walk through the process\, methods\, and initial outcomes of this project\, looking specifically at one of the pilot projects underway in the state of Ohio. Presenters: Theresa Ruswick\, Healthy Port Futures; Nathan Holliday\, Anchor QEA. \nThe Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee hosts monthly Webinars in an effort to bring restoration practitioners from across the country together to present and discuss the innovations aimed at improving the quality of ecological restoration data. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes in length\, followed by open discussion. \nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Great Lakes National Program Office established this Committee (including federal agencies\, contractors\, and ecological restoration practitioners) in June 2012 to share and develop quality practices that facilitate collection of reliable data for ecological restoration projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4616614427954214913\nContact: Lou Blume\, USEPA Quality Manager\nEmail: Blume.Louis@epa.gov \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-08-healthy-port-futures-research-implementation
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190913
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190315T140326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T161522Z
UID:27034-1568160000-1568332799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference
DESCRIPTION:The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Lake Erie Commission\, in partnership with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency\, presents the 2019 Areas of Concern Annual Conference on Wednesday and Thursday\, September 11-12\, 2019 at Windows on the River in Cleveland\, Ohio.  Please mark your calendars\, reserve this date and spread the word to all who may be interested in attending.  The conference is planned to run from  Wednesday\, September 11 until Thursday\, September 12\, 2019.  Additional details are available on the conference website. \nEvent website: https://www.epa.gov/great-lakes-aocs\nContact: Amy Pelka\, 312-886-6795\, pelka.amy@epa.gov\nContact: Lynn Garrity\, 614-506-0619\, Lynn.Garrity@lakeerie.ohio.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-great-lakes-area-of-concern-conference/
LOCATION:Cleveland\, Ohio
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190719T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T183718Z
UID:32881-1568210400-1568217600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Crude Oil Transport Webinar Series: NOAA Scientific Support for Oil Spills
DESCRIPTION:The movement of crude oil through the Great Lakes basin and other critical northern watersheds presents a complex suite of opportunities and risks for the region. In partnership with the Great Lakes Commission and International Joint Commission\, a network of Sea Grant professionals from throughout the Great Lakes region have assembled to provide stakeholders with risk-related resources on economic and environmental issues associated with transportation of crude oil in the Laurentian-Great Lakes basin and to create a forum to share knowledge\, concerns\, challenges\, and progress. \nThe Crude Oil Transport webinar series is meant to provide the latest research and resources to stakeholders in the region to inform decision-making around this complex issue. Anyone with a vested interest in how crude oil and associated products move throughout the region will find the content informative. \nFeatured speaker: Lt. Michael Doig\, Scientific Support Coordinator\, U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District \nEvent website: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xWQ09OQ1ScK2bwdTy487iA\nContact: Mark Breederland\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator\, (231) 922-4628\, breederl@msu.edu\nContact: Mark Malchoff\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant\, Aquatic Resources Specialist\, (518) 564-3037\, Mark.Malchoff@plattsburgh.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-noaa-scientific-support-for-oil-spills
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190916T155139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T155139Z
UID:35056-1568592000-1568678399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:TVO's The Agenda Special Episode on the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Ontario’s leading public affairs show\, ‘The Agenda’ is devoting its whole show on Monday\, September 16th\, to the Great Lakes. It will feature a panel discussion on high water levels and shoreline flooding\, and recommendations from Great Lakes Action Plan 2030 (http://www.westbrookpa.com/glslcollab/reports/great-lakes) with former Ontario Environment Commissioner Gord Miller\, McMaster professor Dr. Gail Krantzberg\, Terry Rees\, Executive Director of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations\, and Nicola Crawhall of Westbrook Public Affairs. \nAirs Monday\, September 16\, 2019\, 8pm and 11pm EST and online at The Agenda with Steve Paikin. \nEvent website: https://www.tvo.org/theagenda\nContact: Nicola Crawhall\nEmail: nicola.crawhall@rogers.com \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-tvo-the-agenda-special-episode-great-lakes
LOCATION:TV Broadcast
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190724T184335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T184335Z
UID:33145-1568851200-1569023999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Coastal Wetlands Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Coastal Assembly and Audubon Great Lakes present the first inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Symposium\, a workshop for conservation practitioners\, scientists\, and coastal wetland stakeholders. Over two days\, participants will explore the state of our coastal wetlands in the face of a rapidly changing climate\, discuss current topics related to coastal wetlands management\, and provide input on the restoration of high-priority sites in the Western Lake Erie Basin. \nThe symposium includes workshop sessions and in-the-field experience with discussions of best practices for managing water\, vegetation\, and wildlife. \nEvent website: https://gl.audubon.org/coastal-wetlands/2019-coastal-wetlands-symposium\nContact: Eric Ellis\nEmail: eellis@glc.org\nPhone: 734-971-9135
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-coastal-wetlands-symposium/
LOCATION:Oregon\, OH
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190828T161209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T161209Z
UID:34518-1569024000-1569110399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:NEORSD Clean Water Fest and Open House
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s 2019 open house as we celebrate the Cuyahoga River’s 50-year comeback story and the clean-water work that made it possible. Literally thousands of guests show up on a fall Saturday every year to learn more about where their water goes and what they can do to keep our Great Lake great. This year’s theme celebrates note only our lake’s greatness\, but the rebirth of our once-burning Cuyahoga River as well. \nOur 2019 Clean Water Fest and open house is a celebration of community and all things water as we open the doors of our Southerly treatment plant and our laboratory for a day of education and entertainment. From 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.\, guests can visit more than 60 exhibitor booths\, meet our employees and local partners\, tour our award-winning wastewater treatment plant and lab\, see live entertainment and so much more. \nEvent website: https://www.neorsd.org/community/open-house-always-the-number-1-event-in-the-number-2-business/\nContact: Kevin Harrison\nEmail: harrisonk@neorsd.org\nPhone: 216-881-6600
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-neorsd-clean-water-fest-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Cuyahoga Heights\, OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190618T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T163915Z
UID:30595-1569349800-1569357000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Meeting: Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Lake Superior
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission and the Duluth region’s organizations\, governments and citizens who are working to protect the region’s water resources. Learn about key successes and challenges for the community’s waters\, and contribute your views about the health and vitality of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes. \nYou are invited to step in and speak out for the Great Lakes\, and look forward to your participation and contributions to this valuable conversation. \nThis IJC meeting is part of its consultation throughout the Great Lakes region to assess both countries’ progress to accomplish the goals they agreed to in the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. \nEvent website: https://www.ijc.org/en/ijc-invites-you-step-and-speak-out-great-lakes-public-meetings-set-june-september-2019\nContact: https://www.ijc.org/en/news/media-contacts
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-24-international-joint-commission-public-meeting-duluth
LOCATION:Duluth\, MN
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190618T164218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T164531Z
UID:30597-1569438000-1569445200@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:International Joint Commission Public Meeting: Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Lake Superior
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Joint Commission and the Ashland region’s organizations\, governments and citizens who are working to protect the region’s water resources. Learn about key successes and challenges for the community’s waters\, and contribute your views about the health and vitality of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes. \nYou are invited to step in and speak out for the Great Lakes\, and look forward to your participation and contributions to this valuable conversation. \nThis IJC meeting is part of its consultation throughout the Great Lakes region to assess both countries’ progress to accomplish the goals they agreed to in the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. \nEvent website: https://www.ijc.org/en/ijc-invites-you-step-and-speak-out-great-lakes-public-meetings-set-june-september-2019\nContact: https://www.ijc.org/en/news/media-contacts
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-25-international-joint-commission-public-meeting-ashland/
LOCATION:Ashland\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190620T192910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T193732Z
UID:30872-1569456000-1569542399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:State of the Bay 2019
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the State of the Bay 2019 Conference to be held September 26\, 2019 in Bay City\, MI.  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.   This is your opportunity to find out what is happening and network with people and groups doing this work throughout the 22-county Saginaw Bay watershed.  The conference is sponsored by the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network and its partners.  This biennial conference builds on the 2017 event which brought more than 200 participants to Bay City. \nEvent website: https://www.stateofthebay2019.org/\nContact:  Michael Kelly\, Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network\nEmail: info@saginawbaywin.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-state-of-the-bay-2019/
LOCATION:Bay City\, MI\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190916T214925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T214925Z
UID:35189-1569495600-1569499200@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Improving and Verifying Ecological Restoration Outcomes: Recently Published EPA Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever questioned the reliability of your monitoring data? (Be honest!) In ecological restoration projects\, reliable data are needed to accurately assess ecosystem conditions\, track progress toward stated restoration goals\, determine the effectiveness of restoration practices\, and provide evidence of restoration success. \nEPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) and the Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee are pleased to announce the recent publication of the Application of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Principles to Ecological Restoration Project Monitoring (EPA-905-K19-001\, April 2019) to address the unique challenges associated with controlling and documenting the quality of ecological monitoring data. It describes quality assurance and quality control strategies that can improve the quality of data collected and increase certainty in decision-making\, with a broader goal of improving the success of ecological restoration activities. \nThis webinar by two of its primary authors will describe the contents of this guidance\, particularly how it addresses quality best practices for the collection of observer-determined data. \nThe Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee hosts monthly Webinars in an effort to bring restoration practitioners from across the country together to present and discuss the innovations aimed at improving the quality of ecological restoration data. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes in length\, followed by open discussion. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6327082885843495425\nContact: Lou Blume\, USEPA Quality Manager\nEmail: Blume.Louis@epa.gov \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-09-improving-and-verifying-ecological-restoration-outcomes-recently-published-epa-guidance/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191003
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190828T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T160221Z
UID:34513-1569888000-1570060799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Lakebed 2030 - Mapping the Great Lakes Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and join the Marine Technology Society Great Lakes Section and Northwestern Michigan College\, for the Lakebed 2030 TechSurge. MTS TechSurge events\, held in a variety of locations\, are focused around areas of special interest to the marine technology community. \nThis event will focus on current mapping activities in the Great Lakes\, technologies utilized\, and discussion regarding priorities and impacts for the future. \nEvent website: https://www.mtsociety.org/great-lakes-techsurge-2019/\nContact: Hans Van Sumeren\nPhone: 231-995-1793\nEmail: hvansumeren@nmc.edu \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-10-lakebed-2030-mapping-the-great-lakes-conference/
LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190411T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T203552Z
UID:28014-1570492800-1570838399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:State of Lake Huron Conference & Great Lakes Beach Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 State of Lake Huron (SOLH19) Conference will be held October 8-11 on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw\, Michigan. The event will also feature the annual meeting of the Great Lakes Beach Association\, and other associated workshops and field trips. \nThe conference is co-hosted by the International Association for Great Lakes Research\, the Great Lakes Beach Association\, and the Council of the Great Lakes Region with generous support from sponsors and local university hosts. Stay tuned for more details and the Call for Sessions in coming weeks at iaglr.org/sol/solh19 and follow the hashtag #SOLH19 on Twitter for conference news. \nEvent website: http://iaglr.org/sol/solh19\nContact: Ed Verhamme\nEmail: everhamme@limno.com\nPhone: (734) 681-0577
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-10-state-of-lake-huron-conference/
LOCATION:Saginaw\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Great Lakes Research":MAILTO:office@iaglr.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190916T161312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T161312Z
UID:35059-1570539600-1570543200@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:IJC International Niagara Board of Control Public Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The International Niagara Board of Control invites members of the public to participate in a teleconference-webinar to discuss the Board’s Directive and annual activities on the afternoon of Tuesday October 8th\, 2019\, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT. \nYou must dial into the teleconference to listen to the presentation.  To view the presentation\, please login to the webinar with the links below or download the materials at https://www.ijc.org/en/nbc/library/reports  All materials will be posted by October 1\, 2019. \nAccess information for participants: \n\nToll-free dial-in number (Canada/US): 1-866-206-0153\nLocal dial-in number:  613-954-9003\nParticipant passcode:  9256219#\nWebex: https://gts-ee.webex.com/gts-ee/j.php?MTID=mfda88c6c81d6cc6a1cedb2f213afe420\n\nBe prepared to join the conference 15 minutes prior to the conference start time. Following the presentation\, the Board will ask to hear comments and questions. \nContact: Inquiries before or after the meeting may be directed to the Secretaries: \n\nBryce Carmichael\, Secretary\, United States Section\, International Niagara Board of Control\, INBC-USSection@usace.army.mil\nDerrick Beach Secretary\, Canadian SectionInternational Niagara Board of Control\, ec.cicn-inbc.ec@canada.ca\n\n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-10-ijc-international-niagara-board-of-control-public-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTSTAMP:20260405T054447
CREATED:20190529T190011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T144540Z
UID:29392-1570579200-1570838399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this fall for the 2019 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting\, to be held October 9-11 in beautiful Québec City\, Québec!  For full details\, please visit the meeting web page. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/annual
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-10-great-lakes-commission-annual-meeting
LOCATION:Québec City\, QC
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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