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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181014
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors and Sunset Hike
DESCRIPTION:Experience two beautiful nature preserves in one evening in Onekama\, Michigan! Enjoy a guided hike through the forest at our Portage Point Woods Preserve. Then move next door to one of our oldest nature preserves\, Lucia K. Tower Preserve at Portage Point Dunes\, to see a stunning dune blowout rising 200 feet above Lake Michigan for a sunset you won’t forget. Free and family friendly. \nEvent website: https://fs29.formsite.com/7DR5Va/form5/index.html\nContact: Mary Louks\nEmail: mlouks@tnc.org\nPhone: (517) 316-2260
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-10-fall-colors-and-sunset-hike/
LOCATION:Onekama\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181018
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Observing System is a network of data providers and consumers. Every year the data sharing community gathers to celebrate successes\, share best practices\, and to catch up on each other’s work. \nEvent website: https://www.glos.us/2018-annual-meeting/\nContact: Kristin schrader\nPhone: 734-741-2294\nEmail: kschrader@glos.us
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-10-great-lakes-observing-system-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Detroit\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Beach Association and Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium Joint Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 2018 Great Lakes Beach Association and Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium Joint Conference on October 24-25\, 2018\, at the DoubleTree Hilton in Independence (near Cleveland)\, Ohio. This joint conference will draw more than 200 resource managers\, scientists\, coastal planners\, local officials\, government agencies\, students\, and interest groups from around the Great Lakes. We expect up to 16 sessions showcasing a variety of Great Lakes beach protection and water safety issues. There will be keynote addresses\, plenary sessions\, field trips\, evening networking\, and poster receptions. \nEvent website: https://greatlakesbeachwatersafetyconf.splashthat.com/
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-10-great-lakes-beach-association-and-great-lakes-water-safety-consortium-joint-conference/
LOCATION:Independence\, Ohio
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181103
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20180913T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T191518Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Binational Lake St. Clair Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2018 Binational Lake St. Clair Conference\, which will take place at MacRay Harbor on Lake St. Clair\, Michigan.  The conference will highlight environmental management efforts in the “Heart of the Great Lakes\,” the Lake St. Clair watershed shared by the U.S. and Canada. This year’s conference will focus on building partnerships to advance the social\, environmental and economic health of Lake St. Clair. The conference fee is $40. \nSessions will feature: \n\nCultural and environmental management\nWatershed impacts and restoration progress\nBeach health\nProtecting drinking water\nTourism\, recreation and economic development\nManaging invasive species\nFish and wildlife habitat restoration\n\nEvent website: https://www.michigan.gov/ogl/0\,9077\,7-362-85257_88227_88239—\,00.html\nContact: Ginny Berry\nEmail: berryv@michigan.gov\nPhone: 517-284-5052
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-11-binational-lake-st-clair-conference/
LOCATION:Harrison Township\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20181016T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T153453Z
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SUMMARY:Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:EPA’s WIFIA program invites you to join us in Chicago to learn more about our low-cost\, long-term loans for water infrastructure projects. The information session will provide prospective borrowers with a greater understanding of the WIFIA program requirements and pave the way for successful applications to the program.Participants will learn more about the program’s current status\, eligibility and statutory requirements\, application process\, and the financial benefits and flexibilities. This session is intended for prospective borrowers\, including municipal entities\, corporations\, partnerships\, and State Revolving Fund programs as well public\, private and non-governmental organizations that support prospective borrowers. \nEvent website: https://www.epa.gov/wifia/wifia-resources#information\nContact: Karen Fligger\nPhone: 202-564-2992\nEmail: fligger.karen@epa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-11/water-infrastructure-finance-and-innovation-act-wifia-information-session/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181126T160000
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CREATED:20181116T221100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T221100Z
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SUMMARY:NOAA Listening Session on the Department of Commerce's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:NOAA is conducting a series of Listening Sessions across the United States to receive public input regarding the implementation of the Department of Commerce’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. One of the goals in the Strategic Plan is to Strengthen U.S. Economic and National Security by Reducing Extreme Weather Impacts. NOAA has a critical role in implementing this goal through the implementation of the Weather Research Forecasting and Innovation Act of 2017 which includes advancing science and technology innovation\, improving weather research to operations\, developing a community-based weather model\, and advancing seasonal to subseasonal weather forecasts. \nDr. Neil Jacobs\, assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction and NOAA deputy administrator\, will discuss the implementation of The Weather Act\, including the development of a community-based weather model. His remarks will be followed by a period for public comments. This is an opportunity to ask questions and provide input on implementation of these and other NOAA and Department of Commerce priorities. \nEvent website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs7D__xkyggyqk_gC63qmTQt4do8LkwawJCZ8cKLlswnQu6A/viewform\nContact: Jennifer Day\nPhone: 734-741-2266\nEmail: jennifer.day@noaa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-11-noaa-listening-session-on-strategic-plan
LOCATION:Madison\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181207
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CREATED:20181116T224516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T224850Z
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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 Thursday\, December 6\, 2018\, at 9:00 a.m. CST at the Drake Hotel in Chicago\, Illinois.  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\, December 6\, 2018\, at the Drake Hotel\, Parkside Room\, 140 East Walton Place\, Chicago\, Illinois.  The meeting will begin immediately following the adjournment of the Regional Body meeting\, expected at approximately 9:45 a.m. CST.  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. \nThe Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers serves as Secretariat to the Regional Body and the Compact Council. \nEvent website: http://www.glslregionalbody.org/\nEmail: gsgp@gsgp.org\nPhone: 312-407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-12-meeting-of-the-great-lakes-st-lawrence-river-water-resources-regional-body
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181211T140000
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CREATED:20181113T154514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T155713Z
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SUMMARY:Monitoring and Detecting Hydrilla: Three Case Studies in New York and New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next webinar in the Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative’s technical webinar series on December 11\, 2018 from 2:00-3:00PM EST. Chris Doyle\, Director of Biology with Solitude Lake Management\, will discuss the general approach to hydrilla monitoring\, and will then provide details on the specific approaches developed for three distinct sites: the Hudson River and New Croton Reservoir in New York\, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal in New Jersey. A 40-minute presentation will be followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session. \nTo register\, or for questions\, please send an email to hydrillacollaborative@ene.com. \nEvent website: http://hydrillacollaborative.com/\nContact: Robert Gibson\nPhone: 716-684-8060\nEmail: hydrillacollaborative@ene.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-12-monitoring-and-detecting-hydrilla-three-case-studies-in-new-york-and-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20181221T213903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T213903Z
UID:24950-1546952400-1546956000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:NOAA’s Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Partnerships Funding Opportunity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a webinar on January 8\, 2019 at 1 PM ET/12 PM CT to learn about the Great Lakes funding opportunity offered through NOAA’s Restoration Center. \nOn December 6\, 2018\, NOAA released the 2019 NOAA Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Regional Partnership Grants federal funding opportunity which is available on www.grants.gov. \nApproximately $5 million may be available in 2019 to institutions of higher education\, non-profit organizations\, commercial (for profit) organizations\, and governments of U.S. territories\, states\, and local municipalities\, as well as Native American tribal governments. The amount of funding available for this FFO is subject to Fiscal Year 2019 budget appropriations. \nPriority will be given to partnerships that fulfill the following goals: \n\nRestore degraded Great Lakes coastal habitat and contribute to NOAA goals including the recovery and sustainability of native riverine and lacustrine species in the Great Lakes;\nContribute to GLRI measures of progress;\nTarget important geographic areas and resources for restoration work that will create functional habitats for native riverine and lacustrine species migration\, reproduction\, growth\, and seasonal refuge that yields significant ecological and societal benefits;\nWork with NOAA to select and conduct technically and scientifically sound restoration projects within and/or outside of AOCs; and\nManage funds\, provide accountability\, and implement restoration projects.\n\nWebinar participants will learn about funding priorities and the application process\, receive tips for submitting competitive proposals\, and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nEvent website: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/event/public-webinar-2019-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-grants\nContact:  Julie Sims\, 734-741-2385\, julie.sims@noaa.gov\nContact: Rina Studds\, 301-427-8651; rina.studds@noaa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-01-noaa-great-lakes-habitat-restoration-partnerships-funding-opportunity-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20181220T214042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T214042Z
UID:24911-1546992000-1547078399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding the Nation’s Water Resource Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to January’s edition of The Current and hear from Ken Bradbury\, Wisconsin State Geologist and Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey\, as he discusses the newly released National Academies of Science\, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) report on future water resource priorities. Bradbury served on the consensus committee\, and their report\, titled\, “Future Water Priorities for the Nation”\, provides guidance to the USGS Water Mission Area on the most critical water resources challenges facing society in the next 25 years. The report features a list of critical water-resource issues or needs facing society. \nEvent website: https://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anardi@wisc.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-01-webinar-understanding-the-nations-water-resource-challenges/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190123
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20181113T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T195211Z
UID:24001-1548115200-1548201599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lakes Online
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Lakes is a six-week online course designed for anyone interested in learning about inland lakes. From the comfort of home or office\, participants have 24/7 access to six online units complete with closed captioned video lectures\, interactive activities\, additional resources\, discussion forums\, quizzes and live chat sessions with classmates and Michigan State University Extension experts.  Registration is open until January 8\, 2019; the course begins on January 22\, 2019. \nTopics included in this course include: \n\nLake ecology\nLakes and their watersheds\nShorelines\nMichigan water law\nAquatic plant management\nCommunity involvement in lake stewardship\n\nEvent website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/introduction_to_lakes_online/\nContact: Bindu Bhakta\nEmail: bhaktabi@msu.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-introduction-to-lakes-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190110T203626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T203626Z
UID:25248-1548252000-1548257400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:HABs Collaboratory: Learning about the Great Lakes Observing System
DESCRIPTION:On January 23rd at 2:00 pm (EST)\, the Great Lakes HABs Collaboratory will be hosting a webinar featuring the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS). The webinar will highlight GLOS initiatives and provide information on how researchers can share data through GLOS. Prior to the webinar\, please take this survey which will help the presenters tailor the content of the webinar. If you are unable to attend this webinar\, a recording will be posted on the HABs Collaboratory website. For more information about GLOS\, visit glos.us. \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/habs-collaboratory-learning-about-the-great-lakes-observing-system-tickets-53866138069\nContact: Ken Gibbons\nEmail: kgibbons@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2018-01-habs-collaboratory-learning-about-the-great-lakes-observing-system/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190202
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190116T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T142953Z
UID:25332-1548806400-1549065599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:29th Annual No-Spills Conference
DESCRIPTION:The No-Spills Conference is a premier environmental and emergency response event focused on preventing hazardous material spills into the Great Lakes and its tributaries. The conference encourages and facilitates interaction between agencies\, industry professionals\, subject matter experts and the public. Conference presentations foster communication\, promote the analysis of environmental issues\, and offer solutions for prevention and of mitigation of hazardous material spills. \nThe 2019 No-Spills Conference will take place January 30-February 1\, 2019 at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City. \nEvent website: http://www.no-spills.org/\nContact: Linda Hensel\nEmail: lhensel@no-spills.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-01-no-spills-2019-annual-conference
LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190128T193517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T193517Z
UID:25717-1550016000-1550102399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Communicating About Water
DESCRIPTION:As professionals engaged in water-related extension\, research and conservation\, we all talk about water. So – what works and why? Tune in to this month’s edition of The Current as we hear from a range of speakers as they discuss their research on how we relate to water\, how we value water\, and how different agricultural audiences perceive water-related conservation activities and the implications these findings have for the way we communicate about this precious resource. \nEvent website: https://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anardi@wisc.edu\nPhone: (608) 262-1377
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-02-communicating-about-water/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190222
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20180911T195834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T204347Z
UID:22656-1550534400-1550793599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:24th Annual Wetland Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual Wetland Science Conference is a program of Wisconsin Wetlands Association. The two-day conference includes a keynote address\, organized symposia\, topical oral sessions\, a poster session\, working groups\, a banquet\, and field trips to area wetlands. Join other scientists and professionals of the wetland and water community of Wisconsin and the upper Midwest to: \n\nShare your wetland research\, restoration\, management\, or outreach program;\nLearn new identification and assessment approaches and techniques;\nHear about approaches to incorporating wetlands into watershed & community planning;\nDiscuss the latest in wetland science\, planning\, and protection issues;\nLook ahead to the future of wetland science and practices in Wisconsin and the Midwest.\n\nThe 2-day conference\, which annually draws upwards of 300 attendees\, includes a keynote address\, organized symposia\, topical oral sessions\, a poster session\, working groups\, a banquet\, and field trips to area wetlands. \nEvent website: http://conference.wisconsinwetlands.org/\nContact: Emily Buck\nEmail: conference@wisconsinwetlands.org\nPhone: (608) 250-9971
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-02-24th-annual-wetland-science-conference/
LOCATION:Middleton\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Wetlands Association":MAILTO:info@wisconsinwetlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190215T192535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T192535Z
UID:26384-1550750400-1550768400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Financing Climate Resilient Water Infrastructure: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and the Mayors Innovation Project are hosting a webinar on Tuesday Feb. 21 at 11AM CST (noon EST) to provide an overview of financing needs and existing/emerging options for water and stormwater infrastructure for municipalities. Over the last four decades\, financing of water infrastructure has drastically changed so far as the source of the money: from primarily federal funding to primarily local and state funding. Especially in light of climate related meteorological changes\, the investment gap between what is needed and what is available\, continues to grow. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6731537136399676685\nContact: Melissa Soline\nEmail: melissa.soline@glslcities.org\nPhone: 630-219-3293
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-2-financing-climate-resilient-water-infrastructure-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190213T181755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T181832Z
UID:26308-1551139200-1551225599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Integrated Water Asset Management Webinar 1: What is Integrated Water Asset Management?
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Commission is hosting a webinar series on Integrated Water Asset Management (IWAM) that will explore the opportunities and barriers to catalyzing asset management practices across the Great Lakes region. The kick-off webinar of the IWAM series will discuss the basic questions of what should be considered a water infrastructure “asset” and what it means to effectively manage them. Each webinar includes presentations from water infrastructure and asset management practitioners and opportunities for attendees to participate in discussions on asset management into the region. Further information on the webinar series is available here: https://www.glc.org/work/iwam/webinars \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/work/iwam/webinars\nContact: Dan Gold\nEmail: dgold@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-02-great-lakes-integrated-water-asset-management-webinar-1-what-is-integrated-water-asset-management/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190117T155052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T155132Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Lakes: Managing for Action
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes: Managing for Action conference will address some major benefits that the Great Lakes provide as well as challenges they face. Topics include Agricultural Best Management Practices in the Lake Erie basin\, Economic impacts of Great Lakes restoration\, Control mechanisms for Asian carp\, Wild rice and its significance\, and Virtual trails and birding in the Great Lakes basin. Dr. Howard Tanner\, who was instrumental in bringing Salmon into the Great Lakes\, will give a presentation on how this project came about\, and will be signing his new book on this subject. The cost to attend the conference is $15 (free for full-time students). \nEvent website: http://35.8.121.91/IWR/?page_id=2736\nContact: Lois Wolfson\nEmail: wolfson1@msu.edu\nPhone: 517-353-9222
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-the-great-lakes-managing-for-action/
LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190207T154303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T154303Z
UID:26072-1551794400-1551798000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Hydrilla Stakeholder Outreach/Education for Pymatuning State Park in Pennsylvania and the Croton River in New York
DESCRIPTION:Stacie Hall\, Assistant Manager for Pymatuning State Park with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources\, and Cathy McGlynn\, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator with New York Department of Environmental Conservation\, will present on Hydrilla Stakeholder Outreach/Education for Pymatuning State Park and the Croton River. Stacie will present on the park’s invasive species check stations targeting boater outreach and coordination with Ohio agencies. Cathy will present on outreach efforts for the Croton River Hydrilla Control Project\, including the stakeholder communication strategy and locally-supported monitoring efforts. To register\, contact: HydrillaCollaborative@ene.com. \nEvent website: http://hydrillacollaborative.com/\nContact: Katie Evans\nEmail: HydrillaCollaborative@ene.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-hydrilla-stakeholder-outreach-education-for-pymatuning-state-park-in-pennsylvania-and-the-croton-river-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190122T183945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T183945Z
UID:25487-1551830400-1551916799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:A Matter of Balance: Perceptions\, Engagement and Partnerships for On-Farm Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Modern crop and livestock systems are complex\, and the management of these systems requires continuous adaptation and change in practices and strategies. Many advances in agricultural technology offer opportunities to protect water quality and build soil health\, yet farmers are often unable or unwilling to adopt new practices. \nConference speakers will include national experts and experienced crop producers who will share experience and insights into how to develop and deliver specific assistance to individual farmers in a format that is compatible with their needs and capabilities. \nRegistration includes lunch. Preregistration is required. Got to www.miglswcs.org to register. \nEvent website: http://www.miglswcs.org/events-and-archives/\nContact: Tim Harrigan\nEmail: tim.harrigan@miswcs.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-a-matter-of-balance
LOCATION:St. Johns\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190227T201409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T201409Z
UID:26630-1551830400-1551916799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Asian Carp Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Asian Carp Canada will be holding an information session at the Sarnia Yacht Club on March 6th from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. This free event will consist of informative booths to network with experts and learn about Asian Carps\, and a formal presentation form Fisheries and Oceans Canada. As well as a discussion period with a panel of experts from OFAH\, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations\, the Invasive Species Centre\, Fisheries and Oceans Canada\, the MNRF\, the author of Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis and a commercial fisherman. Appetizers will be provided with a cash bar. \nEvent website: https://asiancarp.ca/RESOURCES/Event-Registration\nContact: Drew Hodgson\nEmail: dhodgson@invasivespeciescentre.ca\nPhone: (705) 971-7030
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-asian-carp-information-session/
LOCATION:Sarnia\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20181005T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T145238Z
UID:23174-1551916800-1552003199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast in D.C.!\nHosted by the Great Lakes Commission and the Northeast-Midwest Institute\, the 2019 Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast will be held March 7 in Washington\, D.C.  The Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast will feature dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies.  Please plan to join us in Washington\, D.C.\, in 2019! \nPlease note that the Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting will be held separately in Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, in May\, 2019. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday\nContact: Beth Wanamaker\nPhone: 734-971-9135\nEmail: beth@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-great-lakes-congressional-breakfast/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190117T155509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T155509Z
UID:25382-1551916800-1552003199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Shoreline and Shallows: Impacts of Waves and Lake Levels on Shorelines
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Shoreline and Shallows conference focuses on the impacts of moderate and high-energy waves on lake shorelines. It will also include information on lake levels\, native plant communities along shorelines and healthy shorelines and fish responses. Contractors\, state and local governments\, educators\, non-profit organizations\, lake suppliers\, native plant growers\, landscape designers\, and lakefront property owners will all benefit from attending this program. \nVisit www.mishorelinepartnership.org/events for more information\, an agenda and to register or contact Lois Wolfson at wolfson1@msu.edu; 517-353-9222 for other questions. Cost is $45 ($55 after March 1) ($20 for full-time students) and includes lunch\, materials and breaks. \nEvent website: http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/conference-and-convention.html\nContact: Lois Wolfson\nEmail: wolfson1@msu.edu\nPhone: 517-353-9222
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-shoreline-and-shallows-impacts-of-waves-and-lake-levels-on-shorelines/
LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190308T152531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T152531Z
UID:26873-1552914000-1552919400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Water Infrastructure Financing and IWAM
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Commission is hosting the second webinar in the Integrated Water Asset Management (IWAM) webinar series titled:  “Water Infrastructure Financing and IWAM” that will take place on Monday March 18\, from 1-2:30pm EST. In this webinar a panel of experts will share their knowledge regarding current financing opportunities for asset management and discuss options for expanding financial support for IWAM. The webinar will also explore how asset management can improve and support rate-setting and infrastructure financing. Three presentations will be followed by Q&A with our panelists who include: \n\nRobert Boos\, Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)\nMark Hoskins & Jay Kessen\, Illinois Department of Natural Resources\nJeff Hughes\, University of North Carolina Southeast Environmental Finance Center\n\nFor more information (or to view a recording of our first webinar of the series) please visit the GLC IWAM Webinar Webpage. \nEvent registration website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glc-iwam-webinar-2-water-infrastructure-financing-and-asset-management-registration-57425499214\nContact: Dan Gold\, Great Lakes Commission\nPhone: 734-396-6070\nEmail: dgold@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-water-infrastructure-financing-and-iwam/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190314T191322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T191322Z
UID:27028-1553335200-1553356800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Lake Ontario Fisheries Symposium: Finding Fish on the Move
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Lake Ontario Fisheries Symposium with fish movement as a theme will be held at the Fingerlakes Mall\, 1579 Clark Street Road\, Auburn\, N.Y.\, on March 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The symposium is open to the public; people of all ages can attend to learn about fishing on Lake Ontario and its tributaries from professional anglers\, fisheries managers\, and scientists. \nThere is no fee to attend\, but registration is required at ILoveNYFishing.com or www.nyseagrant.org/losportfish. \nEvent website: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/Images/Uploads/PDFs/LakeOntario-FisheriesSymposium-0319-Flyer.pdf\nContact: Jesse Lepak\, New York Sea Grant Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist\nEmail: jml78@cornell.edu\nPhone: 315-312-3042
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-3-finding-fish-on-the-move-symposium/
LOCATION:Auburn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190116T212835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T212835Z
UID:25354-1553472000-1553644799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Talk Climate Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join Climate Generation for a two-day engaging workshop to learn new ways to have conversations about climate change that build respect and understanding. Participate in interactive sessions that incorporate reflective writing and listening\, activities\, visual art\, and storytelling. Discover your own personal climate story\, and learn how to use it as a tool to inspire solutions. Get empowered to take action on climate change\, and make a difference in your community! \nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn about climate change causes\, impacts\, and solutions\nLearn about the social science behind opinions on climate change and the psychology of behavior change\nParticipate in interactive sessions that incorporate reflective writing\, visual art\, and storytelling\nLearn ways to take action with local opportunities and solutions\n\nCurious about the program? Read our recap from the 2018 Talk Climate Institute at the Wilder Center in Saint Paul\, MN. \nEvent website: https://www.climategen.org/our-core-programs/trainings/public-trainings/talk-climate-institute/\nContact: Kristen Poppleton\nPhone: 612-278-7147\nEmail: kristen@climategen.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-talk-climate-institute/
LOCATION:Duluth\, MN
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190301T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T195039Z
UID:26703-1553644800-1553731199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Michigan Watershed Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Michigan Watershed Summit is hosted by the Michigan Water Environment Association\, partnered with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.  This event takes place on Wednesday\, March 27\, in East Lansing\, Michigan. The purpose of this summit includes:\n\nBringing together as many of Michigan’s watershed groups as possible\nProviding an opportunity for speakers from other organizations to share information and updates\nGiving these groups a chance to interact with and learn from each other\nFacilitating discussion on current status\, concerns and outlooks regarding Michigan’s water environment\n\nTopics of this year’s summit include: dam removal\, soil health practices\, wetland banking programs\, stream restoration\, keeping watersheds healthy\, and much more! View the complete agenda here. \nEvent website: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MWEA&evid=20740685\nContact: Robert Sweet\nEmail: sweetr@michigan.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-03-michigan-watershed-summit/
LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190319T153329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T153329Z
UID:27127-1553850000-1553871600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:14th Annual Lake Erie Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Lake Erie Conference will take place March 29\, 2019\, from 9-3 at WW Knight\, Perrysburg\, Ohio.  Learn about harmful algae reductions from the folks who administer the programs. In addition\, learn about one of the algae sources: manure. There will also be presentations about plastics in Lake Erie and the reintroduction of sturgeon. Continental breakfast and lunch are included with registration. \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-lake-erie-conference-tickets-56597974064\nContact: Sandy Bihn\nPhone: 419-367-1691\nEmail: sandylakeerie@aol.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-3-14th-annual-lake-erie-conference
LOCATION:Perrysburg\, OH
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190319T152607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T152607Z
UID:27124-1554831000-1554841800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Delta Institute: Delta Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Delta Institute’s spring fling\, the Delta Social! The Delta Social will take place on Tuesday\, April 9th from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago (2607 W 17th Street\, Chicago\, IL 60608). \nThere will be delicious beer from Lagunitas Brewing\, food\, and games (giant jenga\, a scavenger hunt\, and more).  Join fellow sustainability professionals and citizens for a social event supporting Delta’s work solving complex environmental challenges across the Midwest. \nEvent website: https://deltainstitute.salsalabs.org/deltasocial2019/index.html\nContact: Sidney Freitag-Fey\nPhone: 312-651-4344\nEmail: sfreitagfey@delta-institute.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-4-delta-institute-delta-social/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTSTAMP:20260404T074723
CREATED:20190411T201836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T201836Z
UID:28009-1554854400-1554940799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:The Current Webinar: Getting to Scale in Successful Watershed Management
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Central Region Water Network for the April edition of The Current where we will hear from Rebecca Power\, Director of the North Central Region Water Network\, as she shares her work on the recently released Getting to Scale in Watershed Management whitepaper. The whitepaper outlines the necessary elements for and methods of replicating successful watershed efforts based on the insight of leading experts and current research literature. Rebecca will discuss the whitepaper\, its main findings\, and outline a path forward to creating full-scale watershed management success. \nEvent website: https://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anne.nardi@wisc.edu\nPhone: 608-262-1377
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-04-the-current-webinar-getting-to-scale-in-successful-watershed-management/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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