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June June 1-4, 2009 Minnesota Sea Grant: International Symposium on Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Fish Minneapolis, Minnesota Controlling invasive fish with genetically manipulated organisms promises to be more effective and targeted than current control methods. This symposium will address the potential of genetic biocontrol and the risks associated with it in its use against invasive finfish. It is designed for international scientists who specialize in fields such as fish genetics, biotechnology, risk assessment science, and ecology; and professionals who work to manage invasive fish. Contact: Marie Zhuikov Phone: 218-726-7677 E-mail: mzhuikov@umn.edu June 1-18, 2009 Engineering for Ecosystem Restoration: University at Buffalo Summer Workshop Series 2009 Buffalo, New York The 2009 summer program will consist of three week-long workshops that emphasize the science and practice of ecosystem restoration. Taught by leading experts and practitioners in the fields of ecosystem restoration, riverine and Great Lakes ecology, fluvial geomorphology, and environmental modeling, the three one-week long courses provide training in theoretical and applied concepts of ecosystem restoration, reinforced through intensive field activities (site visits, sampling techniques) at nationally-recognized stream restoration projects in western New York. Contact: David Blersch Phone: 716-645-2114 ext. 2352 E-mail: dblersch@buffalo.edu June 1-3, 2009 SecurePort 2009 5th Annual Western Hemispheric Port Security Conference and Trade Exhibition Detroit, Michigan SecurePort 2009 will focus on the integration of the commercial transportation community in the ongoing processes of security planning and crucial multi-level execution; and will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to experience state-of-the-art security technologies. Contact: Mida Giragosian Phone: (248) 399-8200 June 2, 2009 Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining in the Lake Superior Basin Webcast The Lake Superior Binational Program is hosting a webinar Series: Mining in the Lake Superior Basin. On June 2, 2009, a live video webcast of "Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining in the Lake Superior Basin" will air at 2:00 – 5:00 ET. To join us for the live video webcast, go to - http://epa.gov/greatlakes/live Contact: Pranas Pranckevicius Phone: 312 353-3437 E-mail: pranckevicius.pranas@epa.gov June 3-5, 2009 2009 GLRPPR / Region 7 Conference Indianapolis, Indiana Join the Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable and Region 7 participants in Indianapolis for the 2009 Summer Conference. Topics of interest include Greening Your Organization, How P2 Organizations Fit into Sustainability Efforts, Tools to Improve Information Discovery and Collaboration, and more. Contact: Bob Iverson Phone: 217-333-8946 E-mail: biverson@istc.illinois.edu June 4, 2009 Great Lakes Rip Current Conference Duluth, Minnesota The 2009 Great Lakes Rip Current Conference will feature national experts on rip currents and hypothermia. Example programs from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota on educating beach users to recognize and escape from rip currents will be highlighted. Contact: Jesse Schomberg Phone: 218-726-8106 E-mail: jschombe@umn.edu June 5, 2009 Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative (SBCI) Meeting Bay City, Michigan Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the next Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative (SBCI) meeting scheduled for June 5th (Friday) at the Bay County Community Center, Bay City, 800 J. F. Kennedy Drive, along the west shore of the Saginaw River. Status reports and Findings of the various SBCI Workgroups (Tourism, Phosphorus, CSO's) will be presented along with information on other issues and/or activities affecting Saginaw Bay. Contact: Laura Ogar, Bay County Director Phone: 989-895-4135 E-mail: ogarl@baycounty.net June 12, 2009 Great Lake Toxic Hotspots: Organizing the Cleanup Buffalo, New York Great Lakes United is hosting a special workshop this June exploring the role of citizens in cleaning up toxic pollution across the region. Hosted in the midst of the the Boundary Waters Treaty celebrations, Great Lake Toxic Hotspots: Organizing the Cleanup, will provide the necessary historical and policy perspective while sharing effective, on the ground techniques to clean up pollution. Contact: Bonnie Danni Phone: 716-886-0142 June 12, 2009 Great Lakes Toxic Hotspots: Organizing the Cleanup Buffalo, New York No one should live in a community where a legacy of toxic pollution puts human and environmental health at risk. In this workshop, activists and experts explore the role of citizens in cleaning up some of the worst sites of pollution in the Great Lakes region. Contact: John Jackson Phone: 519-744-7503 E-mail: jjackson@glu.org June 13, 2009 Gathering Waters Festival Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Gathering Waters Festival is an urban outdoor experience on Milwaukee's Lakefront. Enjoy paddle sports demos, rock wall climbing, geocaching, boat and bike rides, healthy lawn and garden demos and more. Contact: Kae DonLevy Phone: 414.588.0617 E-mail: kdonvely@aol.com June 13, 2009 Lake Superior Circle Tour Presentation Duluth, Minnesota Paul Hayden, publisher of Lake Superior Magazine, will present an informative program on traveling the Lake Superior Circle Tour in the Lake Superior magazine offices at 310 E. Superior St., Duluth. The program is free, but RSVP please as space is limited. Presentation begins at 1 P.M. Phone: 888-BIG-LAKE E-mail: reader@lakesuperior.com June 15-16, 2009 13th Annual Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable and the CCME Pollution Prevention Award Program Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) announces the 13th annual Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR). For the past 12 years, C2P2 has hosted this important gathering of dedicated pollution prevention experts and practitioners to exchange ideas and experiences in addressing current environmental challenges. In conjunction with the Roundtable, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) will hold its annual Pollution Prevention (P2) Award ceremony and banquet. Contact: Shari A. Russell Phone: 905-822-4133 ext. 247 E-mail: shari@c2p2online.com June 15-19, 2009 Great Lakes Investigations Teacher Institute Houghton, Michigan This 5-day course is designed to teach educators about the physical, chemical and biological components of the Great Lakes ecosystem, using Lake Superior as the classroom. Contact: Joan Chadde Phone: 906-487-3341 E-mail: jchadde@mtu.edu June 15-19, 2009 Great Lakes Investigations Teacher Institute Houghton, MI This Institute is designed to teach educators abaout the physical, chemical and biological components of the Great Lakes ecosystem, using Lake Superior as the classroom. This 5-day course is designed to enhance the ability of educators to teach about Great Lakes topics. Contact: Joan Chadde Phone: 906-487-3341 E-mail: jchadde@mtu.edu June 17-19, 2009 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2009 Annual Member Meeting & Conference Trois Rivières, Québec The title of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2009 Annual Member Meeting & Conference is: "St.Lawrence River and Great Lakes, Shore line cities: What’s in it for them?" Contact: Ginette Aubry Phone: 819 372-4649 E-mail: 2009-glslci@v3r.net June 17-19, 2009 2009 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Member Meeting & Conference Trois-Rivières, Québec June 17, 2009 The Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3) Teleconference The GC3 was formed in 2005 following Sustainable Business and Safer Chemistry Through the Supply Chain: An the Innovators Roundtable hosted by the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. The GC3 provides an open forum for participants to discuss and share information and experiences relating to advancing green chemistry and design for environment as it pertains to sustainable supply chain management. On this call Joel Tickner will discuss the GC3 and how it is advancing green chemistry principles. Join us for the free call on Wednesday, June 17, at 3 pm Eastern (2 pm Central, 12 pm Pacific). Dial in at 1-866-368-6248 and enter code 5470083#. Contact: Lin Kaatz Chary Phone: 219- 938-0209 E-mail: lchary@sbcglobal.net June 18, 2009 Movie Screening: Waterlife Toledo, Ohio The University of Toledo Lake Erie Center will host a free screening of the new Great Lakes film, Waterlife on Thursday, June 18th, 2009, at 7:00 pm. For more information, please contact Meredith Gray (see below). Contact: Meredith Gray Phone: 419-530-8361 E-mail: meredith.gray@utoledo.edu June 21-26, 2009 The 2009 Joint Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists, Wisconsin Wetlands Association & the Wetland Biogeochemistry Symposium Madison, Wisconsin Wetland Connections is a deliberately broad and inclusive theme for the 2009 conference. Additionally, the connections theme also portrays this year's joint meeting of three groups that collectively represent the surprising breadth of wetland endeavors. Contact: Joy Zedler E-mail: jbzedler@wisc.edu June 22-26, 2009 Joint Meeting: Society of Wetland Scientists, Wisconsin Wetlands Association, and Wetland Biogeochemistry Symposium Madison, Wisconsin The conference will follow successful formats used previously including plenary sessions, symposia, contributed oral presentations, poster sessions, exhibitor booths, a silent auction, chapter and society business meetings, social functions and field trips. Contact: Joy Zedler E-mail: jbzedler@wisc.edu June 24-25, 2009 The Future of Canada's Infrastructure Toronto, Ontario Graeme Puves from Scottish Government will be speaking at the Infrastructure Summit: "A Nation-Wide Approach: Setting Priorities For the Improvement of National Infrastructure". Contact: Arielle Munshaw Phone: 1-866-298-9343 x 275 E-mail: marketing@strategyinstitute.com June 25-26, 2009 Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Grand Island, New York The spring meeting of the Great Lakes Panel will be held in Grand Island, New York. Meeting details, including an agenda and logistics, will be posted as they become available. Contact: Kathe Glassner-Shwayder Phone: 734-971-9135 E-mail: shwayder@glc.org June 26-28, 2009 Michigan Energy Fair 2009 Onekama, Michigan Keynote speaker will be Larry Flowers from the U.S. Department of Energy and special tours are planned, including the first Michigan-made wind system in Manistee County and a LEED-certified home tour in Kingsley. The event will conclude with wine tasting at the Douglas Valley Farm, vineyards and organic winery and cheese factory. Phone: 517-646-6269 E-mail: info@glrea.org June 29 - July 1, 2009 AWRA 2009 Summer Specialty Conference: Adaptive Management of Water Resources II Snowbird, Utah This conference will include discussions on lessons learned plus new technologies, methods and information that have become available since our last gathering. Most importantly we will look forward to see what opportunities and challenges are before us and how they can be met utilizing adaptive management principles and tools for water and natural resources systems. Contact: Gerald Sehlke E-mail: Gerald.Sehlke@inl.gov
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