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!
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.
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 20th, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.
A tutorial webinar for new Lake Ontario inundation mapping tools, created by New York Sea Grant, is planned for June 20, 2019.
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.
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council (Compact Council) will meet on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments. Remote participation will also be available. Additionally, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council (Compact Council) will meet immediately following the Compact Council meeting.
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.
Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory will host a free public webinar to explain NOAA’s 2019 Seasonal Forecast of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) 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.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
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).
The Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee, established by the U.S. EPA, will host a webinar presentation to walk through the process, methods, and initial outcomes of the Healthy Port Futures project, looking specifically at one of the pilot projects underway in the state of Ohio.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Lake Erie Commission, in partnership with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requests that you save the date for the 2019 Areas of Concern Annual Conference. The Conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, September 11-12, 2019 at Windows on the River in Cleveland, Ohio.
The 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.
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.
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.
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. This year’s theme celebrates note only our lake’s greatness, but the rebirth of our once-burning Cuyahoga River as well.