February 6-7, 2013 GLOS 2012/2013 Annual Meeting Windsor, Ontario The Great Lakes Observing System 2012/2013 GLOS Annual Meeting will be held on February 6-7, 2013, at the Hilton and Windsor Riverside Inn, in Windsor, Ontario. The GLOS Annual Meeting is a forum for problem solvers and information providers to develop and nurture productive connections. The Annual Meeting is also an opportunity to hear updates on the wide range of observation system activities taking place in the Great Lakes. Contact: Kelli Paige E-mail:kpaige@glos.us
February 12-14, 2013 Wisconsin Wetlands Association 18th Annual Wetlands Conference Sheboygan, WI The Wisconsin Wetlands Association
18th Annual Wetlands Conference will highlight the environmental, socio-cultural, and economic value of wetlands and will promote the latest research on and techniques for wetland restoration and management. With the goal of furthering information sharing and collaboration on current critical
wetland issues, we seek proposals for half-day or full-day symposia, which could include oral presentations, panel discussions, and/or open discussion.
E-mail:programs@wisconsinwetlands.org
February 12, 2013 Reefs and Wrecks: Multidisciplinary Research at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Webinar - Online Designated in 2000, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is one of 14 national marine sanctuaries dedicated to preserving our oceans and Great Lakes. Located off Alpena, Michigan on Lake Huron, the 448-sqauare mile sanctuary protects 45 known shipwrecks sites and supports a wide range of multidisciplinary research. The sanctuary is managed jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Michigan. Russ Green will talk about current research efforts at the sanctuary including, reef restoration, lakebed mapping, submerged sinkhole and archaeological projects. Contact: Margaret Lansing Phone: 734-741-2210 E-mail:margaret.lansing@noaa.gov
February 21-22, 2013 International Stormwater and Urban Water Systems Conference Toronto, Ontario The annual International Conference on Stormwater and Urban Water Systems Modeling is a forum for professionals from across North America and overseas to exchange ideas and experience on current practices and emerging technologies. Contact: Bill James Phone: (519) 767-0197