Watersheds of the World www.iucn.org/themes/wani/eatlas
This tool (online or CD) provides maps of
land cover, population density and biodiversity for 154 basins and
sub-basins around the world, including the St. Lawrence River and
each of the Great Lakes.
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2004
Research Symposium www.iisgcp.org/symposium/RS2004/main.htm
On May 18, the IL-IN Sea Grant College
Program is sponsoring a showcase of the high quality research being
done in the southern Lake Michigan region. The public is welcome to
join and meet with Sea Grant researchers, local water resource
managers, and representatives of agencies that sponsor research
programs addressing Great Lakes issues. |
Lake
Ontario Walk-around www.lakecompasser.com
In 1997, Rich Gardner walked around the
perimeter of Lake Ontario - 565 miles, in 23 consecutive days,
starting and ending in Rochester, N.Y. This is his journal. Gardner
aspires to be the first human on record to walk around all the Great
Lakes. |
Exotic Species
Teacher Day Camp www.miseagrant.org/ans/exotic-camp.html
The Exotic Species Teacher
Day Camp is an exciting one-day workshop introducing Michigan
teachers to harmful aquatic exotic species. The camp will take place
on August 12, 2004, on Belle Isle in Michigan.
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The Great Lakes of
North America www.glna.org
A project of the Council of Great Lakes
Governors to attract European tourists, this newly enhanced web site
provides information on Great Lakes tourism, industry news, a photo
gallery, and information on each state and province in the region.
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2004 Sustainability
Conference - registration deadline extended! www.glc.org/meeting
The May 3-6, 2004, Great Lakes
Sustainability Conference and Great Lakes Commission Semiannual
Meeting registration deadline has been extended through April 27.
Register online today and take advantage of the discount for
attending both events! |
If
you're interested in exchanging links with GLIN or furthering your
partnership with the regional network, visit www.great-lakes.net/about/partner.html
Christine Manninen GLIN Webmaster Great Lakes Commission Ann Arbor,
Mich.
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