Great Lakes Calendar

The WEDA Safety Commission is honored to convene this conversation among industry executives, focusing on how their organizations are surviving and thriving in the COVID-19 era.

The U.S. Brig Niagara's ninth Environmental Science Field School is a multi-disciplinary experience incorporating marine sciences, underwater archaeology, and square-rig seamanship, and in past years has contributed leading-edge research on micro-bead pollution in the Great Lakes.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and partners will release the inaugural Western Lake Erie Report Card on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. This is the first effort that combines environmental data to show health status of both the lake and watershed in one integrated report.

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus is hosting a series of virtual meetings in September and October 2020. Assuring Access to Safe, Affordable Drinking Water will be held September 11, 2020.

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. 

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.

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).

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus is hosting a series of virtual meetings in September and October 2020. Meeting Binational Goals: Improving the Management of Nutrients in the Region will be held September 21, 2020.

The Great Lakes Science Advisory Board - Science Priority Committee (SAB-SPC) of the International Joint Commission (IJC) is hosting a public webinar to provide information and answer questions about the board's recent report: An Evaluation of Stressor Interactions in the Great Lakes.

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.

Celebrate three movers and shakers of the environmental movement and four extraordinary organizations at Michigan Environmental Council's annual event.

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus is hosting a series of virtual meetings in September and October 2020. Forever Chemicals: Responding to the Contamination of Drinking Water with PFAS will be held October 2, 2020.

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus is hosting a series of virtual meetings in September and October 2020. Regional Partnership Opportunities: Building Resilient Communities, Coastal Priorities, and the Great Lakes Investment Platform will be held October 9, 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.

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.

Join GLOS for the 2020 Annual Meeting online on October 14, 2020, to hear from GLOS leadership about the past year at GLOS and upcoming plans.

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Rebecca Tharme, Fellow in Residence at the LE STUDIUM Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies, presents, "Riverscapes and Lifeways - Biocultural Diversity and River Flow Management."

The MSU Extension Conservation Stewards Program presents a free six-part webinar series on Tuesdays in October (20, 27th), November (10, 24th) and December (8, 15th) 2020 from noon to 1:00pm (Eastern time) features speakers exploring conservation efforts and innovative ecosystem-based management approaches in Michigan.

The MSU Extension Conservation Stewards Program presents a free six-part webinar series on Tuesdays in October (20, 27th), November (10, 24th) and December (8, 15th) 2020 from noon to 1:00pm (Eastern time) features speakers exploring conservation efforts and innovative ecosystem-based management approaches in Michigan.