2010 Great Lakes Conference:

Learning from the Past, Looking Towards the Future
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

 

Introduction

The Great Lakes are continually faced with both natural and human-induced changes that can have positive and negative impacts on water quality, water quantity, lake ecology, recreational potential, and the economy. While major progress has been made in addressing these impacts, challenges continue to arise. This conference, now in its 20th year, will address some of the most current issues, present new research, and discuss future concerns.

There is no charge to attend this conference, however, advanced registration is requested. Registration is accepted by mail, phone (517-353-3742); fax (517-353-1812) or on this website. Please register by March 5.

Sponsored by:
Michigan State University
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Institute of Water Research
Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Department of Environmental Quality
Office of the Great Lakes
 Support has also been provided by the
US Geological Survey's State Water Resources Research Institute
Program

Agenda
8:30		Registration - Lincoln Foyer
9:00		Welcome and Introduction Chuck Pistis, Program Leader, Michigan Sea Grant Extension, East Lansing, MI
9:15		Quagga Mussel Impact on the Nearshore Zone: Why Do Our Beaches Stink? - Harvey Bootsma, Research Scientist, Great Lakes Water Institute, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
10:00		Impacts of Climate Change on Great Lakes Ecosystems - Kimberly Hall, Great Lakes Climate Change Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy
10:45		Break
11:15		Coastal Beaches: Status and Concerns - Shannon Briggs, Beach Monitoring Program, Water Bureau, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
12:00		Lunch - (on your own)
Afternoon Moderator:
		Scott Peacor, Associate Professor, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing
1:15		Rapid Oligotrophication of Lakes Huron, Michigan, and Ontario: Causes and Consequences - Randy Eshenroder, Science Advisor, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Ann Arbor, MI
2:00		Cormorants in the Laurentian Great Lakes: Issues and Ecosystems - Mark Ridgway, Harkness Laboratory of Fisheries Research, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
2:45		Break
3:00		Asian Carp: An Imminent Invasion? Dan OKeefe, District Extension Educator, Michigan Sea Grant
3:30		Wind Farms and Coastal Communities - Charles McKeown, Land Policy Programs, Michigan State University
4:00		Adjourn