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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
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SUMMARY:2019 Annual MiCorps Conference and Training
DESCRIPTION:The annual MiCorps Conference and Training is a great opportunity to learn about volunteer monitoring opportunities and to meet or reconnect with other water quality program leaders and volunteers from around the state. More information on the conference\, associated trainings\, and registration will be available on the event website as the event date approaches. \nEvent website: https://micorps.net/events/micorps-annual-conference-2019/ \nContact: Laura Kaminski\nEmail: laurak@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-10-annual-micorps-conference-and-training/
LOCATION:The Kettunen Center\, 14901 4H Drive\, Tustin\, MI\, 49688\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20190724T155958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T155958Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Source Water Protection Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Source Water Protection Conference will provide opportunities to learn about management options for source water protection and steps you can take to develop or enhance an existing program. Designed for communities and public water supplies\, attendees will learn about a variety of important topics that include ground and surface water protection issues\, wellhead protection\, risk communication\, funding initiatives\, emerging contaminants and state program updates. \nThis conference is intended for community water supply personnel\, local officials\, community representatives\, local\, state and federal partners\, consultants\, service providers\, and those with an interest in source water protection. \nEvent website: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0\,4561\,7-135-3308_3333-493286–\,00.html\nContact: Michigan Dept. of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy\nPhone: 1-800-662-9278
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-10-source-water-protection-conference/
LOCATION:Mt. Pleasant\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191023T162023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T162337Z
UID:36174-1573171200-1573257599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:Toledo’s innovative Lake Erie Bill of Rights will share the stage with a family of “forever chemicals” and other hot topics at the 19th annual Great Lakes Water Conference on Friday\, Nov. 8 at The University of Toledo College of Law. The one-day conference is free to the public. Registration is $75 for attorneys seeking 4.5 hours of Ohio CLE. \nEvent website: https://www.utoledo.edu/law/academics/ligl/conferences/\nContact: 1.800.586.5336
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-19th-annual-great-lakes-water-conference
LOCATION:Toledo\, OH
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191025T133255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T133255Z
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SUMMARY:BOOST
DESCRIPTION:BOOST is a live\, crowd-funded pitchfest in support of solving environmental challenges in Chicago and around the Midwest. Hosted by the Delta Emerging Leaders\, the associate board of Delta Institute\, BOOST brings together social entrepreneurs with unique and innovative projects to pitch their concepts to a live audience. Audience members vote with their ticket contributions to determine two winners who will each receive $5\,000 BOOST grants (thus investing $10\,000 total in our city). Grant funds are raised by the Delta Emerging Leaders through sponsorship and ticket sales. \nEvent website: http://delta-institute.org/boost/\nContact: Sidney Freitag-Fey\, Delta Institute\nEmail: sfreitagfey@delta-institute.org\nPhone: (312) 651-4344
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-boost/
LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191107T144257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T144257Z
UID:36598-1573603200-1573689599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Contaminates: The Latest Research on PFAS
DESCRIPTION:Both experts and citizens are becoming more aware and concerned about PFAS contamination in our environment\, water\, and fish. PFAS\, the acronym for about 4\,000-5\,000 chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances\, are manmade chemicals that have been used in common household and industrial products. \nThis webinar will feature the latest research on PFAS including impacts on reproductive and child health\, the biological effects of exposure on fish and wildlife populations and more. Tune in to learn more about these emerging contaminates and the leading research on their impacts \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/2019-11-emerging-contaminates-the-latest-research-on-pfas/
LOCATION:Madison\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20190607T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T182354Z
UID:29869-1573603200-1573775999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species will be hosting their fall meeting in Ann Arbor\, MI. The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species is legislatively mandated to: identify AIS priorities for the Great Lakes region; assist and make recommendations to the federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force; coordinate AIS program activities in the region; and advise public and private interests on prevention and control efforts. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/work/glpans/meetings\nContact: Erika Jensen\nEmail: ejensen@glc.org\nPhone: 731-971-9135
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-great-lakes-panel-on-aquatic-nuisance-species-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191023T160600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T160824Z
UID:36168-1574121600-1574207999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:8th Biennial State of the Strait Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Biennial State of the Strait Conference will be held November 19\, 2019\, at the University of Windsor in Windsor\, Ontario. Collaborate with agency managers\, researchers\, students\, concerned citizens and more\, to analyze the health of our unique trans-national ecosystem. \nEvent website: http://iaglr.org/news/state/\nContacts: Steven Francoer\, Eastern Michigan University\, steve.francoeur@emich.edu\nJohn Hartig\, University of Windsor\, Great Lakes Inst. for Environmental Research\, jhhartig@uwindsor.ca
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-8th-biennial-state-of-the-strait-conference/
LOCATION:Windsor\, ON
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Great Lakes Research":MAILTO:office@iaglr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191021T142625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T142625Z
UID:36064-1574172000-1574175600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Two Case Studies on Hydrilla Rapid Response in the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative on Tuesday\, November 19th from 2:00-3:00pm EST for the next webinar in the Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative’s technical webinar series: “Two Case Studies on Hydrilla Rapid Response in the Great Lakes.” \nJennifer Dunn\, Biologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation\, Great Lakes Programs\, and Mike Adam\, Senior Biologist with the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center\, will be presenting two case studies of recent hydrilla detections and rapid response efforts. \nJennifer will present on the recent hydrilla discovery in Orchard Park\, New York and the rapid response efforts that occurred to address this discovery. Mike will provide an overview of the County’s response to the recently documented hydrilla infestation in Libertyville\, Illinois\, along with background on the Illinois Hydrilla Rapid Response Plan. \nEvent website: http://hydrillacollaborative.com/Home/Webinars\nContact: Robert Gibson\, Senior Planner\, Ecology and Environment\, Inc.\nEmail: hydrillacollaborative@ene.com\nPhone: 716-684-8060 \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-two-case-studies-on-hydrilla-rapid-response-in-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20190502T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T160132Z
UID:28507-1574208000-1574380799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Sustainability Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) is Michigan’s one of a kind event for transforming social and environmental sustainability. In partnership with Michigan Green Communities\, attendees will network with hundreds of business and community leaders this November 20-21 in Lansing to learn from\, collaborate\, and enable success with the community that’s driving meaningful change. Business and community leaders can gain the tools they need to move from traditional procedures to best practices using science\, technology\, storytelling\, and partnerships to meet the underlying demand for social and environmental sustainability. Become inspired\, engaged\, and equipped to face the social and environmental challenges that have become an essential driver for your organization. \nThis year’s day and a half program offers a multitude of a breakout sessions focusing on successful case studies\, community sustainability and policy\, and energy and fuel transformation\, and funding opportunities. Please visit the event website for more information. \nEvent website: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0\,9429\,7-135-3308_3333-393527–\,00.html\nContact: Michigan Dept. of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy\nPhone: 1-800-662-9278
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2019-11-michigan-sustainability-conference
LOCATION:Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200109
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191028T135056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T135056Z
UID:36402-1578355200-1578527999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Captains Association Annual Industry Days Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Captains Association Industry Days 2020 will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City\, Michigan\, on Tuesday\, Jan 7 and Wednesday\, Jan 8\, 2020. The Great Lakes Captains Association seeks to promote safety\, education and good fellowship between operators and others with related interests. \n \nEvent website: http://www.glcaptains.com/page5.html\nContact: Mary Ann Schallip\nEmail: maschallip@yahoo.com\nPhone: 906-322-3283
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-great-lakes-captains-association-annual-industry-days-conference/
LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200115
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191125T153506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T153506Z
UID:36855-1578960000-1579046399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lakes Online
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes six-week online course starts January 14\, 2020. It is offered in a convenient self-paced online format\, and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes. Topics of the course include lake ecology\, watersheds\, aquatic plants\, shorelines\, Michigan water law\, and citizen involvement. The last day to register is January 8\, 2020. \nEvent website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/introduction_to_lakes_online/\nContact: Paige Filice\, Water Resources Educator\, Michigan State University Extension\nEmail: filicepa@msu.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-introduction-to-lakes-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200119
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191023T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T163050Z
UID:36178-1579219200-1579391999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:The Stewardship Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Stewardship Network Conference will be held January 17-18\, 2020\, in East Lansing\, Michigan. Each year\, hundreds of professionals\, students\, and volunteers from an array of environmental fields gather to share their setbacks and successes; technological advancements and analytical techniques; diverse perspectives and artistic expressions as we collectively find the best ways to care for our land and water. Sessions include topics such as prescribed fire\, climate change mitigation and resilience\, invasive species controls\, community engagement\, and essential skill development. \nKeynote speakers include Laura Rubin\, director\, Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition\, and Mamie Parker\, the first African American chairman of Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Commission and Northeast regional director\, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. \nEvent website: https://conference.stewardshipnetwork.org/\nEmail: staff@stewardshipnetwork.org\nPhone: (734) 996-3190 \n 
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-the-stewardship-network-conference/
LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Stewardship Network":MAILTO:staff@stewardshipnetwork.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191224T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T145626Z
UID:37284-1579651200-1580083199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Thunder Bay International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:For the eighth year\, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is bringing the world of cinema to northeast Michigan! From January 22nd through 26th\, residents and travelers to Alpena will be treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. \nThe festival screens more than fifty films\, ranging in length from one minute to feature-length. Most of the films and events are scheduled at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in downtown Alpena\, with satellite events in Harrisville and Rogers City. Film screenings are complemented by social events\, educational activities\, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. \nTopics of the film festival include Great Lakes issues\, shark conservation\, deep sea exploration\, lighthouse history\, surfing\, sailing\, and much more. Schedule and Tickets available at http://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/film-festival/ or call 989-884-6200. \nEvent website: http://thunderbayfriends.org/index.php/film-festival/\nContact: Stephanie Gandulla\, Media Coordinator\, NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary\nEmail: steph.gandulla@noaa.gov\nPhone: 989-464-1297
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-thunder-bay-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191223T151720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T151720Z
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SUMMARY:Rouge Stonefly Search
DESCRIPTION:Join a team to search sites on the Rouge River for sensitive aquatic insects. Pre-registration is required at https://therouge.org/bug-hunt-events-and-trainings/. \nEvent website: https://therouge.org/bug-hunt-events-and-trainings/\nContact: Sally Petrella\nEmail: spetrella@therouge.org\nPhone: 734-927-4904
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-rouge-stonefly-search/
LOCATION:Plymouth\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191218T205310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T205310Z
UID:37188-1580169600-1580255999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Stormwater Collaborative Webinar: Permeable Pavement Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Stormwater Collaborative is pleased to welcome Nic Buer of the U.S. Geological Survey to discuss the findings of research on the performance of permeable pavement. \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glsc-webinar-permeable-pavement-performance-tickets-86720510381\nContact: Margo Davis\nEmail: glsc@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-great-lakes-stormwater-collaborative-webinar-permeable-pavement-performance/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191213T143704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T181608Z
UID:37098-1580256000-1580515199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:No-Spills 2020 Annual 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. Presentations and activities foster communication\, promote the analysis of environmental issues\, and offer solutions for prevention and of mitigation of hazardous material spills. \nThe 2020 No-Spills Conference will take place January 29th-31st\, 2020 at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City. Theme: Expanding Leadership in Pollution Prevention and Spill Response \nEvent website: http://www.no-spills.org/\nContact: Julie Lowe\nEmail: lowej2@michigan.gov
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-01-no-spills-2020-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200202
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200110T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T170022Z
UID:37371-1580515200-1580601599@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2020 Ludington Regional Fisheries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop will include presentations from biologists\, educators\, and fishery managers with Michigan DNR\, NOAA/GLERL\, MSU and Michigan Sea Grant. Topics will include salmon and trout diets\, the impact of quagga mussels on Lake Michigan\, and water level expectations for 2020 in addition to updates on stocking levels and other fishery management issues. \nThis year’s workshop will focus on a new project that seeks to update the Predator-Prey Ratio for Lake Michigan by including the most recent data available on fish diets\, lake trout population dynamics\, and the influx of Chinook salmon from Lake Huron. \nThere will also be an opportunity to address frequently asked questions on alewife abundance\, monitoring\, and modelling. E-mail questions to okeefed@msu.edu before the workshop. \nEvent website: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/ludington-regional-fisheries-workshop/\nContact: Cara Mitchell\nEmail: cemitchell@westshore.edu\nPhone: (231) 843-5825
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-ludington-regional-fisheries-workshop/
LOCATION:Scottville\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200206
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191218T143006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T143006Z
UID:37162-1580774400-1580947199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Plains and Midwest Harmful Algal Bloom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development\, Region 7 and the University of Kansas Edwards Campus are co-hosting a workshop exploring issues and solutions surrounding harmful algal blooms in waterbodies within the Midwest and Great Plains. The workshop will include participation from states\, tribes and other agencies within U.S. EPA Regions 5\, 7 and 8. \nDiscussions will focus on both identifying the issues and challenges associated with excess nutrients leading to the formation of HABs in the Great Plains and Midwest regions\, as well as the best practices for nutrient reduction and source water protection to prevent HABs in agricultural dominated waterbodies. \nThe intended audience for the workshop is water quality professionals from state and tribal water quality programs in U.S. EPA Region 5\, 7 and 8\, academic institutions\, and other federal programs. \nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-plains-and-midwest-harmful-algal-blooms-conference-tickets-84923170489
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-great-plains-and-midwest-harmful-algal-bloom-workshop/
LOCATION:Overland Park\, KS
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200129T143031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T143031Z
UID:38182-1581516000-1581519600@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Results from a Regional Youth Water Education Needs Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Tune in on Wednesday\, February 12th for the next edition of the The Current\, where we will hear from the Network’s youth water education team who will summarize the results of their recently conducted needs assessment. The team will overview their findings on the water curriculum currently being used throughout the region\, aspects of youth water education that effectively engage youth\, and the barriers educators both in and out of Extension face when conducting youth water education. \nEvent website: https://northcentralwater.org/the-current/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anne.nardi@wisc.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-webinar-results-from-a-regional-youth-water-education-needs-assessment/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200130T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T160829Z
UID:38213-1581552000-1581638399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Congressional Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on the actions being taken to manage increasing temperatures\, flooding\, and other coastal hazards impacting communities and ecosystems in the Great Lakes region. This briefing will showcase nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in wild\, agricultural\, tribal\, and urban settings\, and show how cutting-edge technology and traditional practices can be used to create resilient communities and ecosystems. \nThose who cannot attend in person are invited to watch via live webcast. \nEvent website: https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/021320greatlakes\nContact: Amber Todoroff\, Policy Associate\, EESI\nEmail: atodoroff@eesi.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-great-lakes-coastal-resilience-congressional-briefing/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200221
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20190607T181543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T181543Z
UID:29867-1581984000-1582243199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:25th Annual Wetland Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Wetland Association’s 25th annual Wetland Science Conference will be held February 18-20\, 2020\, at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake\, WI. \nPlease visit the conference website for additional details. \nEvent website: https://conference.wisconsinwetlands.org/\nContact: Emily Buck\nEmail: conference@wisconsinwetlands.org\nPhone: 608-250-9971
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-25th-annual-wetland-science-conference/
LOCATION:Elkhart Lake\, WI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Wetlands Association":MAILTO:info@wisconsinwetlands.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200219
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200212T163954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T163954Z
UID:38495-1581984000-1582070399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary Lecture: NOAA Corps\, A Service for Science
DESCRIPTION:Lieutenant (junior grade) Hunter Brendel will speak about the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps\, the nation’s smallest uniformed service comprised of 321 officers. NOAA Corps operates NOAA’s fleet of 16 ships and nine aircraft that conduct scientific operations throughout the United States and internationally. Officers also take on administrative and operational roles throughout the Department of Commerce. Join the sanctuary as LTJG Brendel gives an overview of NOAA Corps’ history\, mission\, and life within the Corps. \nEvent website: http://thunderbayfriends.org/\nContact: Stephanie Gandulla\nEmail: steph.gandulla@noaa.gov\nPhone: 989-884-6212
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-sanctuary-lecture-noaa-corps-a-service-for-science/
LOCATION:Alpena\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200205T150706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T150900Z
UID:38325-1582549200-1582552800@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Missouri River Basin Spring Flood Outlook
DESCRIPTION:With record water levels in 2019\, and spring right around the corner\, flooding is top of mind for many. Join the North Central Climate Collaborative for our upcoming webinar where we’ll hear from Kevin Low\, Service Coordination Hydrologist with NOAA National Weather Service\, Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Come learn about operations of the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center and hear a brief on the 2020 Spring flood risk across the basin. \nWebinar takes place 2:00pm ET\,  1:00pm CT. \nEvent website: https://northcentralclimate.org/\nContact: Anne Nardi\nEmail: anardi@wisc.edu
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-webinar-missouri-river-basin-spring-flood-outlook/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200226
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200220T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T193203Z
UID:38760-1582588800-1582675199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Lakebed 2030
DESCRIPTION:Lakebed 2030 is a regional initiative to map the Great Lakes at high-resolution. More specifically\, it’s an effort to address the need for high-resolution bathymetry and bathymetry-derived products. The initiative is targeting 2030 as the year when the region will be on track for comprehensive Great Lakes mapping. \nJoin the webinar to hear from: \n\nLinden Brinks\, GLOS Data Coordinator\nTim Kearns\, GLOS Chief Information Officer\nPete Esselman USGS Research Fisheries Biologist\nBrandon Krumwiede\, NOAA National Ocean Service Great Lakes Geospatial Coordinator\n\nEvent website: https://lakebed2030.org/\nEmail: info@glos.org\nPhone: 734-741-2294
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-02-lakebed-2030/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200210T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T164916Z
UID:38444-1582896600-1582902000@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:HABs Collaborative: Smart Watersheds for Smart Lake Management
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar hosted by the Great Lakes HABs Collaborative focusing on increases in tributary technology leading to a smart watershed. \nFeatured presenters in this webinar are: \n\nMax Herzog\, Cleveland Water Alliance discussing the Smart Lake Initiative.\nDr. Branko Kerkez\, University of Michigan discussing a real-time sensor Network in the Clinton River.\nMyles Downhour and Angela Crain\, USGS discussing USGS Use of various real-time nutrient monitors for modeling and load estimation.\n\nEvent website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/habs-collaborative-smart-watersheds-for-smart-lake-management-tickets-91016319261\nContact: Ken Gibbons\nEmail: kgibbons@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-20-habs-collaborative-smart-watersheds-for-smart-lake-management/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191218T153310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T153310Z
UID:37164-1583193600-1583366399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis River Summit
DESCRIPTION:Like an estuary\, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River Watershed. It also nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities! The St. Louis River Summit brings together key audiences working in the region. \nThe Summit provides the opportunity to learn:\n• The status and findings of current research\,\n• Results of implementing projects\, and\n• Ideas and status for future work. \nThe Summit actively fosters communication\, networking and problem-solving on issues affecting the environmental health of the estuary and related community well-being. \nEvent website: https://lakesuperiorreserve.org/event/st-louis-river-summit-2020/2020-03-03/\nContact: Erika Washburn\, Director\, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve\nEmail: erika.washburn@wisc.edu\nPhone: 715-399-4082
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-03-st-louis-river-summit/
LOCATION:Duluth\, MN
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200106T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T153238Z
UID:37319-1583193600-1583279999@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:The Great Lakes: Tackling Challenges Today and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This annual conference will address some of the major benefits that the Great Lakes provide as well as challenges that they continually face. Topics include legislative developments with ballast water and invasive species; fish diseases and their impacts on the Great Lakes; reclaiming Detroit’s industrial waterfront; forecasting harmful algal blooms (HABs); a sneak preview of a new PBS production on HABs\, and other Great Lakes topics. \nCost to attend is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. There is no charge for full-time students. Sponsors are Michigan State University’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife\, Institute of Water Research\, Michigan Sea Grant Extension\, MSU Extension\, and Water Resources Division\, Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy (EGLE). \nEvent website: https://events.anr.msu.edu/GreatLakes2020\nContact: Lois Wolfson\, Senior Specialist\, Michigan State University\nEmail: wolfson1@msu.edu\nPhone: (517) 353-9222
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-03-the-great-lakes-tackling-challenges-today-and-beyond/
LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200127T144226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T144226Z
UID:38023-1583280000-1583366399@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society ANR Seminar
DESCRIPTION:A Matter of Balance: Conservation Agriculture in Uncertain Times (Bringing Conservation Science to Practices) \nModern crop and livestock systems are complex\, and the management of these systems requires continuous adaptation and change in practices and strategies. Conservation Science brings the practices and strategies to the farm\, but implementation depends on the agricultural producer. Climate change and market fluctuations both impact the producers ability to implement practices. Conservation Science can develop the practices\, but only Conservation Producers can implement them. Conservation Technical Assistance Professionals\, whether Private\, Conservation District\, State or Federal\, are the bridge between Science and Practice. SWCS connects Conservation Professionals and Partners. \nPreregistration is required. Registration includes a luncheon. More information at http://www.miglswcs.org/ \nEvent website: http://www.miglswcs.org/events-and-archives/\nContact: Daniel Kesselring\, Secretary\, Michigan Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society\nEmail: daniel.kesselring@miglswcs.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-03-michigan-chapter-soil-and-water-conservation-society-anr-seminar/
LOCATION:St. Johns\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20191023T161321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T161427Z
UID:36171-1583366400-1583452799@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:2020 Great Lakes Day and Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Great Lakes Day and Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast will be held March 5\, 2020\, in Washington\, D.C.  The annual Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast features dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies. \nPlease note that the 2020 GLC Semiannual Meeting will be held separately. \nEvent website: https://www.glc.org/meetings/greatlakesday\nContact: Beth Wanamaker\, Great Lakes Commission Communications Manager\nEmail: beth@glc.org
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-03-great-lakes-day-and-great-lakes-congressional-breakfast/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:GLC,Great Lakes Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200312
DTSTAMP:20260403T173035
CREATED:20200303T211916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T211916Z
UID:39259-1583884800-1583971199@www.glc.org
SUMMARY:Estimating Long-term Phosphorus Retention Capacity of Ohio Riverine and Coastal Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Just how much phosphorus can a wetland absorb and retain over the long run? That’s the question that researchers have spent the past two years investigating as part of an effort to reduce the phosphorus loading that is fueling algal blooms in Lake Erie. A research team from Old Woman Creek Reserve and the University of Toledo developed a Bayesian hierarchical modeling approach to calculate the phosphorus retention capacity of wetlands with limited datasets. \nIn this webinar\, the team will share some of their key findings\, management implications\, and potential for other practitioners to use their monitoring guide and statistical codes to calculate the nutrient retention capacity of their wetlands. In addition to taking audience questions\, the team will offer some ideas about how their work informs an ambitious new water quality initiative in Ohio. \nEvent website: http://www.nerrssciencecollaborative.org/event/erie-phosphorus-retention\nContact: Nick Soberal\, Technical Writer\, National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative\nEmail: nsoberal@umich.edu\nPhone: (734) 763-0034
URL:https://www.glc.org/event/2020-03-estimating-long-term-phosphorus-retention
LOCATION:Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes Calendar
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