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March March 2-7, 2008 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting: From the Watershed to the Global Ocean Orlando, Florida Water connects and binds us all. It moves from the top of the highest mountain to the depths of the deepest oceans. As limnologists, oceanographers, and educators, water is the lifeblood of our endeavors. Now, as never before, we recognize the interconnections between land and sea, and at the 2008 bi-annual Ocean Sciences Meeting we are going to recognize the important nature of these connections. Phone: 254-776-3550 E-mail: orlando2008@sgmeet.com March 4, 2008 The Great Lakes: An Ecosystem in Transition East Lansing, Michigan This Great Lakes conference, now in its 18th year, will focus on climate change effects, changing water levels and introduced species in the Great Lakes. The conference is free and open to the public. At Michigan State University. Contact: Lois Wolfson Phone: 517-353-9222 E-mail: wolfson1@msu.edu March 7, 2008 NOAA budget presentation Ann Arbor, Michigan Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Mary Glackin will highlight Great Lakes priorities in the FY2009 NOAA budget and discuss with stakeholders the pressing needs in the Great Lakes region. From 10 a.m. - noon, Ann Arbor Holiday Inn, Plymouth Rd. Contact: Laura Newlin Phone: 734-741-2245 E-mail: laura.newlin@noaa.gov March 13-14, 2008 Lower Great Lakes Ballast Water workshop Erie, Pennsylvania This workshop will provide an overview of current ballast water policy, legislation and research as it applies to the Great Lakes. Goals include the creation of a document to aid in developing law, policy and regulations regarding the introduction of invasive species into the Great Lakes. Sponsored by Pennsylvania Sea Grant. Contact: Marti Martz Phone: 814-217-9015 E-mail: mam60@psu.edu March 14, 2008 Eugene Kenaga International DDT Conference on Environment and Health Alma, Michigan With the theme, "DDT: What We Know; What Do We Need to Know?" this conference will address questions about the impact of DDT and other persistent organic pollutants. Hosted by Alma College. Contact: Edward Lorenz Phone: 989-463-7203 E-mail: lorenz@alma.edu March 15, 2008 2008 Great Lakes Underwater Oswego, New York This year's conference will include an appearance by Dennis Hale, the sole survivor of the Daniel J. Morrell, which sank on the Great Lakes in 1966, as well as presentations on other shipwreck and diving related topics. Hosted by New York Sea Grant and the Oswego Maritime Foundation Contact: Dave White Phone: 315-312-3042 E-mail: slm22@cornell.edu March 18-19, 2008 AWEA and CanWEA Wind & Transmission Workshop Detroit, Michigan Transmission is the biggest long-term barrier to significant wind energy expansion. This workshop will explore ways to make more use of existing transmission capacity, work through logjams in interconnection queues, and expand transmission capacity. Phone: 202-383-2500 E-mail: windmail@awea.org March 18-26, 2008 Wind Energy Public Outreach Meetings Northern Ohio Green Energy Ohio, Bowling Green State University and BGSU Firelands will be holding five Public Outreach Meetings on March 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26, 2008 from 6:30-8:00 pm. The meetings will provide an opportunity for local community leaders, businesses and residents to voice their support, questions and concerns regarding potential wind energy development in the western basin of Lake Erie. There will be a question and answer session following a presentation by wind, avian and community planning/economic feasibility panelists. Phone: 1.866.473.3664 E-mail: geo@greenenergyohio.org March 19-20, 2008 4th Binational Lake St. Clair Conference Harrison Township, Michigan This year's conference will focus on implementing restoration and protection efforts for Lake St. Clair. A portion of the conference will address key initiatives in the U.S. and Canadian sides of the watershed. Contact: Matt Doss Phone: 734-474-9135 E-mail: mdoss@glc.org March 31 - April 2, 2008 Urban Water Management: An Integrated Water Quality Conference & Exhibition Louisville, Kentucky Urban Water Management will focus on the integration of Stormwater BMPs, Phase II regulations, green infrastructure, and funding of municipal water management programs. It will cover design, construction, maintenance and emerging technology for urban water quality. Contact: Joanie Harrington Phone: 918.832.9305 E-mail: joanieh@pennwell.com
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