Great Lakes Calendar

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!

American Fisheries Society Virtual Annual Meeting 2020

Online

Learn the latest fisheries science from more than 700 on-demand papers and posters in 65 symposia, contributed paper, and poster sessions. As part of this virtual event, IAGLR will present a symposium on Biology, Management, and Culture of Walleye, Sauger, and Yellow Perch: Status and Needs. 

Great Lakes Dredging Team Informational Webinar

Webinar

The Great Lakes Dredging Team will hold an informational webinar starting at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. During the webinar, speakers will discuss beneficial use of dredge material, fate and effects of microcystin in the nearshore environment, and the effect of dredge material on soil health.

Michigan Inland Lake Convention: Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment

Online

This year’s Convention will be completely online but will still feature keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, workshops, and lightning talks. The Convention will highlight current and emerging research and policy and management strategies for protecting inland lakes.

Water Quality Science Webinar

Online

Join the Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society for presentations on two current water quality projects from Michigan State University's Institute for Water Research (IWR).

LakeBed 2030 Tech Surge

Webinar

The Great Lakes TechSurge LakeBed 2030 will take place from Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, October 2, 2020. This virtual conference will bring together science and research, policy, government, and industry professionals to focus on Great Lakes marine mapping and observation data.

Great Lakes Aquaculture Day 2020

The Great Lakes Aquaculture Day is a chance for those interested in aquaculture, and its products, to learn more. Presentations, panel discussions, and cooking demos will happen throughout the day.

Equity and the Environment: Michigan LCV’s 2020 Virtual Gala

Online

On October 14, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters will be joined by state and local leaders who have shown outstanding dedication in addressing climate change, ensuring equitable access to clean water and air, and protecting Michigan’s most treasured natural resources.

Michigan Chapter SWCS Workshop Webinar and Annual Business Meeting

Online

The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is hosting a Workshop Webinar titled "Floating Wetland Treatment of Subsurface Drainage." Their annual meeting will also be held the morning of October 27; you may register for one or both events.

27th Annual River Symposium – Virtual

Online

The 27th Annual River Symposium theme is "River Health: Past, Present & Future."  All symposium talks will be available online and will focus on the health of our freshwater ecosystems.

Great Lakes Advisory Board Public Meeting

Online

The re-established Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB) will conduct its first virtual public meeting on October 29th, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time. The GLAB is one of EPA’s federal advisory committees and is chartered to provide EPA with advice and recommendations on matters related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and on domestic matters related to implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada.