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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200514
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200228T142930Z
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SUMMARY:'Is the Coast Clear?' Lake Huron Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Board of Directors and staff are pleased to invite you to attend the 11th biennial ‘Is the Coast Clear?’ Lake Huron conference being held May 12-13\, 2020 at the Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend\, Ontario. \nThis unique event provides a forum for government officials\, environmental professionals\, and the public to learn about issues affecting Lake Huron’s coastal environment\, promoting greater community engagement. Experts from the Great Lakes region will speak about coastal research\, along with local actions and solutions to environmental challenges. Some of the topics discussed will include Great Lakes water levels\, climate change\, erosion\, water quality\, micro-plastics\, trade history\, invasive species\, and species at risk. \nEvent website: https://www.lakehuron.ca/conference\nContact: Erinn Lawrie\, Executive Director\, Lake Huron Centre for Coasstal Conservation\nEmail: coastalcentre@lakehuron.ca\nPhone: 226-421-3029
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-is-the-coast-clear-lake-huron-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Bend\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200513
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200515T163453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T163453Z
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SUMMARY:Potential Biological Control Agents Matched for Invasive Hydrilla Biotypes in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Biological control agents introduced into the U.S. for control of invasive hydrilla have been partially effective and new agents are needed\, especially those adapted to cooler climates/environments. Since 2014\, extensive surveys of hydrilla have been conducted in Asia\, particularly China and the Republic of Korea\, where U.S. introductions were thought to have originated. Samples were genetically characterized to identify matches with invasive U.S. introductions; separate dioecious and monoecious introductions last century and the more recent detection in the Connecticut River. Sites have been identified where each of these distinct genotypes occur and include monoecious and dioecious biotypes. Surveys were conducted at these sites to identify and collect herbivores for evaluation as biological control agents. Matt Purcell\, Director of the USDA ARS Australian Biological Control Laboratory\, will provide an overview of those survey efforts and discuss insects being evaluated to determine potential effectiveness as biological control agents for U.S. invasive hydrilla. \nEvent website: http://hydrillacollaborative.com/\nContact: Katie Evans\nEmail: hydrillacollaborative@ene.com 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-potential-biological-control-agents-matched-for-invasive-hydrilla-biotypes-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200516
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20191218T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T185500Z
UID:37170-1589328000-1589587199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: 2020 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.  Please visit the event website (link below) for details. Each year\, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Conference invites panelists and speakers to talk on a central theme concerning municipalities and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. \nThe 2020 Annual Conference will take place in Québec City\,  Québec\, from May 13-15.  Please visit the event website for details. \nEvent website: https://glslcities.org/events/annual-meeting/\nEmail: admin@glslcities.org \nPhone: 312-201-4518
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-cities-initiative-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Québec City\, QC
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200604
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200108T160501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190421Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Sailing Programs Aboard NIAGARA - Waves of the Past\, Leaders for the Future
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed.  Please visit the event website (link below) for details. Discover the past with us on the historic U.S. Brig Niagara! Live aboard the ship for a college-level program focusing on the fundamentals of square-rig seamanship and comparative public history. Program begins and ends in Erie\, PA\, and will include sailing voyages to the major maritime museums and monuments of Lake Erie. College credit is available through partnering institutions\, but participants are not required to be actively enrolled college students. \nEvent website: https://www.flagshipniagara.org/sailtraining/\nContact: Brent Hanely\, Marine Operations Coordinator\, Flagship Niagara League\nEmail: brent@flagshipniagara.org\nPhone: (814) 812-1666
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-sailing-programs-aboard-niagara-waves-of-the-past-leaders-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Erie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200517
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200228T151107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T185018Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: MATE Regional ROV Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.  Please visit the event website (link below) for details. The public is welcome to observe the MATE Regional ROV competition\, an annual underwater robotics competition for students. Winners of this regional event in Alpena may go on to compete internationally. \nGet ready for the coolest competition of the year:  area students from local teams flying hand-built\, remote controlled robots through a challenging series of precision maneuvers – all in under 15 minutes – underwater.  This year\, the competition is challenging students to tackle problems that impact the entire world. Plastics clogging our rivers\, lakes\, waterways\, and ocean\, from the surface to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Climate change raising ocean temperatures\, affecting the health of coral reefs. Contaminants in our waterways. \nEvent website: https://materovcompetition.org/greatlakes\nContact: Stephanie Gandulla\nEmail: thunderbay@noaa.gov\nPhone: (989) 884-6200
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-mate-regional-rov-competition/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20191115T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T151713Z
UID:36767-1589846400-1590105599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: 2020 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the 2020 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting has been canceled.  \nPlease cancel your travel plans for Kenosha\, and save the date for our 2020 Annual Meeting\, to be held September 15-17 in Erie\, Pennsylvania. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/semi\nContact: Beth Wanamaker\, Communications Manager\, Great Lakes Commission\nEmail: beth@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-great-lakes-commission-semiannual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200529
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20191023T154203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T185714Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.  Please visit the event website (link below) for details. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will hold a public Annual Meeting May 27-28\, 2020\, in Niagara on the Lake\, Ontario.  At this meeting\, the public can learn about and discuss developments in the Great Lakes fishery. Commissioners and the U.S. and Canadian Committees of Advisors will hold meetings here as well. \nEvent website: http://www.glfc.org/future-meetings.php\nContact: Dr. Marc Gaden\, Communications Director & Legislative Liaison\nPhone: 734-669-3012
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-great-lakes-fishery-commission-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Niagara-on-the-Lake\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200529
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200228T143746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190008Z
UID:38973-1590537600-1590710399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: River Health Past\, Present\, Future
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to Fall 2020.  Please visit the event website (link below) for details. The River Institute is pleased to host its 27th Annual River Symposium on May 27th & 28th\, 2020 at the Ramada Hotel in Cornwall\, Ontario. We will have both a Community Day (May 27th) and Science Day (May 28th) providing a platform for researchers\, educators\, policy-makers\, community leaders and citizens to understand current ecological health as well as in-depth analysis of trends and future needs and actions. \nTheme: River Health Past\, Present\, Future \nFor the past 27 years\, the River Institute has hosted an annual Symposium to bring together researchers and stakeholders to explore issues and challenges facing large rivers and their watersheds. This sharing of knowledge is powerful as it leads to a better understanding of fresh water resources and ecosystems\, as well as the development of strategies for renewal and protection. \nEvent website: https://www.riverinstitute.ca/river-symposium/\nContact: Jaclyn Franceschini\, Biologist\, River Institute\nEmail: jfranceschini@riverinstitute.ca\nPhone: (613) 936-6620
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-05-river-health-past-present-future/
LOCATION:Cornwall\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200612
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20191023T155751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T163042Z
UID:36166-1591660800-1591919999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:IAGLR 2020 Virtual: Focusing on the Future
DESCRIPTION:IAGLR 2020 will now be held virtually\, June 9-11. \nRegistration for IAGLR 2020 Virtual gives you an all-access pass to three days of live events plus access to prerecorded presentations. Plenaries and group gatherings will be broadcast live via webinar June 9-11. Technical sessions will be hosted in an online video archive available to registered participants. The archive will open June 4 and remain open through July 5.  Please visit the event website for more details. \nEvent website: http://iaglr.org/iaglr2020/\nContact: Paula McIntyre\, IAGLR Communications Director\nEmail: mcintyre@iaglr.org\nPhone:  734-665-5303
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-iaglr-63rd-annual-conference-on-great-lakes-research
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Great Lakes Research":MAILTO:office@iaglr.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20191023T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190530Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: WEDA Dredging Summit and Expo 2020
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed.  Please visit the event website (link below) for details. The Dredging Summit & Expo ’20 is a technical conference organized by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging\, navigation\, marine engineering and construction. It will provide a forum for improvement of communications\, technology transfer\, and cooperation among associations & societies\, while emphasizing the importance of understanding and development of solutions for problems related to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment. The conference will take place at the brand new Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston from June 9-12\, 2020. \nEvent website: https://dredging-expo.com/\nContact: Thomas P. Cappellino\, Executive Director\, Western Dredging Association\nEmail: tcappellino@westerndredging.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-weda-dredging-summit-and-expo-2020/
LOCATION:Houston\, TX
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200108T160947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190647Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Sailing Programs Aboard NIAGARA - Exploring the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. Please visit the event website (link below) for details. A Tall-Ship Summer Adventure! This program is for ages 14 to 18\, beginning and ending in Erie\, PA\, and including a voyage to Put-In-Bay\, OH. Curriculum will focus on the fundamentals of square-rig seamanship and developing the skills and personal qualities to meet the challenges of life onboard a ship. \nEvent website: https://www.flagshipniagara.org/sailtraining/\nContact: Brent Hanely\, Marine Operations Coordinator\, Flagship Niagara League\nEmail: brent@flagshipniagara.org\nPhone: (814) 812-1666
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-sailing-programs-aboard-niagara
LOCATION:Erie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200518T200357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T200357Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body (Regional Body) will meet on Wednesday\, June 17\, 2020\, at 2:00 p.m. EDT via webinar conference call. This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments. An agenda\, materials to be discussed and call-in information are available via the website below. \nEvent website: https://www.glslregionalbody.org/news/notice-of-june-17-2020-meeting-of-the-regional-body/\nContact: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\, Secretariat to the Regional Body\nEmail: gsgp@gsgp.org\nPhone: 312-407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-meeting-of-the-great-lakes-st-lawrence-river-water-resources-regional-body-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200617T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200518T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T201202Z
UID:40811-1592404200-1592407800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Meeting of the The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Basin Resources Council
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Basin Resources Council (Compact Council) will meet on Wednesday\, June 17\, 2020\, via webinar conference call.  The meeting will begin immediately following the adjournment of the meeting of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body\, expected at approximately 2:45 p.m. EDT.  This meeting will be open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments.   An agenda\, materials to be discussed and participation information are available on the Compact Council’s website. \nEvent website: https://www.glslcompactcouncil.org/news/notice-of-june-17-2020-meeting-of-the-compact-council/\nContact: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers\, Secretariat to the Compact Council\nEmail: gsgp@gsgp.org\nPhone: 312-407-0177
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-meeting-of-the-the-great-lakes-st-lawrence-river-water-basin-resources-council/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200619
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200612T202827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T191955Z
UID:41452-1592438400-1592524799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Rural Communities Rise to the Challenge of Dual Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Rural communities face unique challenges in preparing for flooding and addressing related infrastructure needs. Local governments with small staffs often do not have the capacity to apply for disaster preparedness funding and can be left out of valuable federal programs. This briefing will characterize these issues in the context of COVID-19 and highlight solutions communities are implementing to meet them. \nDr. Richard Norton\, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan (UM)\, will discuss his work with Great Lakes coastal communities\, which are mostly small and rural communities\, and he will use the example of the recent Midland dam floods to highlight governance challenges in repairing critical infrastructure. \nSteve Samuelson\, CFM\, NFIP Coordinator for the State of Kansas Department of Agriculture\, will discuss issues small towns face in accessing federal mapping and flood protection programs\, and the programs that work to build flood resilience in rural areas. \nEvent website: https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/061820rural\nContact: Amber Todoroff\nEmail: atodoroff@eesi.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-rural-communities-rise-to-the-challenge-of-dual-disasters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200608T135656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T135656Z
UID:41307-1592832600-1592836200@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Climate and Lake Levels Update and Outlook
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join NOAA in the Great Lakes for a webinar addressing climate and water levels in the Great Lakes. \nYou are invited to a multi-partner public webinar on June 22 at 1:30 pm EDT where we will share information on the following: \n\nThe conditions that contributed to the high water levels\nThe climate outlook from 2 weeks through the next season\nSome of the impacts from high lake levels\nThe typical watches and warnings that may occur around the Lakes due to high levels\nAn outlook for the lake levels themselves\n\nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7783082580408145934\nContact: Jennifer Day\nEmail: jennifer.day@noaa.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-great-lakes-climate-and-lake-levels-update-and-outlook-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20191218T170932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190929Z
UID:37173-1592956800-1593129599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Water Leaders Summit 2020
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Please visit the event website (link below) for details. The Water Council’s Water Leaders Summit is an annual water industry conference that brings together water business leaders\, governmental entities\, academics\, entrepreneurs and futurists from around the world for curated conversations about vital current global water challenges and the future of water innovation. \nThe Water Leaders Summit is the preeminent North American water industry event for water professionals from water technology organizations and water-intensive industries who are seeking to hear from global experts in an intimate and “unscripted” program. This annual conference brings business leaders\, governmental entities\, academics\, entrepreneurs and futurists from around the world together for curated conversations about vital current global water challenges and the future of water innovation. This key industry event is hosted by The Water Council and attracts water experts\, influencers and practitioners looking for emerging technologies\, top talent and new business opportunities. \nEvent website: https://thewatercouncil.com/events/water-summit/\nContact: Taylor Baseheart\, Communications Manager\, The Water Council\nEmail: tbaseheart@thewatercouncil.com
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-water-leaders-summit-2020
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200622T164224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T164840Z
UID:41611-1592956800-1593043199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Ramping up and ramping down: Crude oil rail shipments and community responses 2015 to present from a Lake Champlain perspective
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 24\, tune in for the first webinar in a summer series about crude oil transport in the Great Lakes. The webinar series is hosted by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Crude Oil Transport Network and Michigan Sea Grant. \nEach webinar will be available in a variety of formats: live on Zoom (see registration links below)\, live on Michigan Sea Grant’s Facebook page\, and archived with captions on the series webpage. \nJune 24\, 2020 at 10:30-11:30 am ET: Ramping up and ramping down: Crude oil rail shipments and community responses 2015 to present from a Lake Champlain perspective  – Mark Malchoff\, aquatic resources specialist\, Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Register here. \nEvent website: http://glslcrudeoiltransport.org/webinars/\nContact: Geneva Langeland\, Communications Editor\, Michigan Sea Grant\nEmail: genlang@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-ramping-up-and-ramping-down/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200630
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200623T190740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T190740Z
UID:41716-1593388800-1593475199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Green Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Held on Zoom from 1-30pm-3:45pm on June 29\, 2020. \nAttendees will learn what green infrastructure is\, how it works\, and why it’s good for water quality. Facilitators include Don Carpenter\, Ph.D.\, PE\, LEED AP\, Vice President of Drummond Carpenter\, LLC.\, and Professor of Practice at Lawrence Technological University; Claire Schwartz\, a professional engineer at Fishbeck\, Inc. with 33 years of experience in stormwater management; and Erik Petrovskis\, Meijer’s director of environmental compliance and sustainability. This workshop counts as two CEUs. \nEvent website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ie4_YsrtRqa94J42etONuw\nContact: Caroline Keson\, Monitoring Programs Coordinator\, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council\nEmail: caroline@watershedcouncil.org\nPhone: (231) 347-1181
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-introduction-to-green-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200705
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200228T150432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T150432Z
UID:38976-1593820800-1593907199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Maritime Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to this free annual community event hosted by the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Enjoy live music on the main stage\, kids games and crafts\, taste some local whitefish\, explore the shipwreck century exhibits and more! \nAll day – kid’s games and activities\, face painting\, water slide\, ROV demonstration\, Hands on Science\, food vendors. \nEvent website: http://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/event/maritime-festival/\nContact: Steph Gandulla\nEmail: thunderbay@noaa.gov \nPhone: (989) 884-6200
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-07-thunder-bay-maritime-festival/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200714T201905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T201905Z
UID:42471-1594987200-1594992600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Water Levels Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Great Lakes water levels webinar hosted by the International Lake Superior Board of Control\, the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board and the International Niagara Board of Control. The webinar will take place on Friday\, July 17 from noon to 1:30 pm (EDT) in English. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of why the Great Lakes are at their current levels and how the International Joint Commission’s boards play a role in balancing the interests of all impacted by water levels in the Great Lakes. All interested parties are invited to attend. \nEvent website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1398804598340053776
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-07-great-lakes-water-levels-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200723
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200622T164708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T164708Z
UID:41613-1595376000-1595462399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Conceptualizing a risk-based\, hazardous material routing tool
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 22\, tune in for the second webinar in a summer series about crude oil transport in the Great Lakes. The webinar series is hosted by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Crude Oil Transport Network and Michigan Sea Grant. \nEach webinar will be available in a variety of formats: live on Zoom (see registration links below)\, live on Michigan Sea Grant’s Facebook page\, and archived with captions on the series webpage. \nJuly 22\, 2020 at 10:30-11:30 am ET: Conceptualizing a risk-based\, hazardous material routing tool – Kristin Lewis\, principal technical advisor\, U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Center. \nEvent website: http://glslcrudeoiltransport.org/webinars/\nContact: Geneva Langeland\, Communications Editor\, Michigan Sea Grant\nEmail: genlang@umich.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-06-conceptualizing-a-risk-based-hazardous-material
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200714T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T203658Z
UID:42474-1595440800-1595444400@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:High Water on the Great Lakes: Options for Shore Protection and Stabilization
DESCRIPTION:Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels are expected to peak during July at their highest level recorded since accurate records began in 1918. Erosion is to be expected throughout Fall 2020 with these high waters being the enabler of shoreline damage. \nMichigan Sea Grant is hosting a free webinar from 6-7 p.m. on July 22 to help shoreline property owners\, tribal and municipal officials\, and others understand options related to high water level issues. \nGuest Speaker: Margaret Boshek\, Great Lakes coastal engineering practitioner. \nEvent website: https://bit.ly/GLshorelines\nContact: Mark Breederland\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator\nEmail: breederl@msu.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-07-high-water-on-the-great-lakes-options-for-shore-protection-and-stabilization/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200623T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T154439Z
UID:41636-1595548800-1596239999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:To The Water Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The “To The Water Challenge” is a virtual fundraising event organized by Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA). During this challenge participants will engage with water\, reflect on their experience\, and share on social media. For more information on pricing and to find out the perks of participating visit the Inland Seas Education Association website. \nEvent website: https://schoolship.org/news-events/to-the-water-challenge/\nTicket Link: https://fareharbor.com/schoolship/items/236859/\nContact: Gavin MacDonald\, Marketing and Communications\, Inland Seas Education Association\nEmail: gavin@schoolship.org \nPhone: 989-916-5708
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-07-to-the-water-challenge/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200728
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200715T183545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T183545Z
UID:42534-1595808000-1595894399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:WEDA Safety Commission Virtual Safety Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is a professional organization connecting individuals\, companies\, other organizations and individuals interested in the field of dredging within North\, South & Central America. \nThe 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. \nEvent website: https://westerndredging.org/index.php/events/safety-comm-panel\nContact: Thomas P. Cappellino\, WEDA Executive Director\nEmail: tcappellino@westerndredging.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-07-weda-safety-commission-virtual-safety-panel/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200108T161210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T161210Z
UID:37349-1596585600-1597967999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Sailing Programs Aboard NIAGARA - Environmental Science Field School
DESCRIPTION: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. College credit is available through partnering institutions\, but participants are not required to be actively enrolled college students. \nEvent website: https://www.flagshipniagara.org/sailtraining/\nContact: Brent Hanely\, Marine Operations Coordinator\, Flagship Niagara League\nEmail: brent@flagshipniagara.org\nPhone: (814) 812-1666
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-08-sailing-programs-aboard-niagara-environmental-science-field-school/
LOCATION:Erie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200812T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T181059Z
UID:43087-1597399200-1597402800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Western Lake Erie Ecosystem Report Card
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA virtual press conference will be held with U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI)\, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz\, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak\, and professors from University of Maryland and University of Toledo. \nDr. Bill Dennison\, Vice President of Science Application\, UMCES\, is to present findings. About one-third of the total population of the Great Lakes Basin lives within the Lake Erie Watershed. The lake provides drinking water for 11 million residents and is home to one of the largest freshwater commercial and recreational fisheries in the world. The lake is endangered. Ecosystem health is driven by harmful algal blooms\, a significant problem which plagues Western Lake Erie. \nPlease contact Caitlin Bowman to RSVP: 301.807.1636 or cbowman@yesandagency.com \nEvent website: Virtual Video Conference – Via Google Meet\nMeeting Link: meet.google.com/qnq-xfqh-pre\nMeeting Phone: (US)+1 413-889-2310 PIN: 158 505 465# \nContact: Mike Smith\, GreenSmith PR Agency\nEmail: mike@greensmithpr.com\nPhone: 703-623-3834
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-08-western-lake-erie-ecosystem-report-card/
LOCATION:Toledo\, OH
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200903T143018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T145400Z
UID:43485-1599782400-1599868799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Four Years After Flint: Assuring Access to Safe\, Affordable Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus is hosting a series of virtual meetings in September and October 2020. Four Years After Flint: Assuring Access to Safe\, Affordable Drinking Water will be held September 11\, 2020. \nFour years after discovering that the children of Flint\, Michigan\, were being poisoned by lead in their drinking water\, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is researching what the long-term health effects are on those children. Attendees will hear from Dr. Hanna-Attisha about her research and what the implications might be for state and provincial policies to assist children and their families. \nSPEAKERS:\nDr. Mona Hanna-Attisha\nElin Betanzo\, Safe Water Engineering\nBUSINESS SESSION:\nChair’s Report\nReport from the Task Force on Lead \nEvent website: https://greatlakeslegislators.org/2020-virtual-meetings/\nContact: Lisa R. Janairo\, Director\, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus\nEmail: ljanairo@csg.org\nPhone: 920-458-5910
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-09-assuring-access-to-safe-affordable-drinking-water/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200825T153321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T153338Z
UID:43307-1600041600-1601078399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:American Fisheries Society Virtual Annual Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:Learn the latest fisheries science from more than 700 on-demand papers and posters in 65 symposia\, contributed paper\, and poster sessions with convenient 24/7 access\, while 10 days of exciting live programming keeps you engaged and interacting with your colleagues across North America and around the world. \nAs part of this virtual event\, IAGLR will present a symposium on Biology\, Management\, and Culture of Walleye\, Sauger\, and Yellow Perch: Status and Needs.  For information\, contact symposium organizer: John Clay Bruner at  jbruner@ualberta.ca. \nEvent website: https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/\nContact: Steven Kambouris – AFS Meetings & Program Coordinator\nEmail: skambouris@fisheries.org\nPhone: (301) 897-8616 ext. 206
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-09-american-fisheries-society-virtual-annual-meeting-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200903T151332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T151332Z
UID:43500-1600164000-1600167600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Dredging Team Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Dredging Team will hold an informational webinar starting at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday\, September 15\, 2020. \nMembers of the Great Lakes Dredging Team (GLDT) and interested parties are invited to participate in this 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. \nParticipation in the webinar is open to all\, though pre-registration is required.
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-09-great-lakes-dredging-team-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919
DTSTAMP:20260404T104212
CREATED:20200602T204230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T204230Z
UID:41208-1600214400-1600473599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Inland Lake Convention: Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment
DESCRIPTION: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. Topics include the use of big data sets for managing lakes\, aquatic invasive species\, natural shorelines\, swimmer’s itch\, aquatic plants\, conservation and many other presentations. Abstract submission is open until June 10. Online registration opens July 1. Cost to attend portions or all of the Convention is $30. \nEvent website: http://bit.ly/milc2020\nContact: Lois Wolfson\, Senior Specialist\, Institute of Water Research\, Michigan State University\nEmail: wolfson1@msu.edu\nPhone: 517-230-9281
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-09-michigan-inland-lake-convention-conserving-lakes-in-a-changing-environment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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END:VCALENDAR