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May 2008 2008 High School Invasive Species Research Inland Seas Education Association (5/30) The Invasive Species Research Program, July 2-3, in Grand Traverse Bay, has been developed to teach high school students about current research related to invasive species in the Great Lakes Region and ways to help reduce the introduction and spread of new invasive species. National Assessment of Water Availability and Use: Great Lakes Basin Pilot U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (5/28) Water availability is a function of many factors, including the quantity and quality of water and the laws, regulations, economics, and environmental factors that control its use. The focus of the Great Lakes Basin study is on improving fundamental knowledge of the water balance of the basin, including the flows, storage, and water use by humans. Clean Boats Every Day Great Lakes Regional Collaboration (5/27) Through a new "Clean Boats Every Day" Initiative, 2008 boating season has been declared a summer-long celebration of sustainable recreational boating throughout the Great Lakes. Through the Initiative, Great Lakes Governors, Mayors, Members of Congress, Tribes, Federal Agencies and other partners have joined forces to protect the Great Lakes from aquatic invasive species (AIS). 2008 Healthy Lakes, Healthy Lives Tour (5/23) Join us this summer as the magnificent Earth Voyager, the fastest sailing vessel on the Great Lakes, visits a dozen port cities to celebrate the role of the Great Lakes in our lives, and to raise awareness about the need and enormous economic benefits of protecting and restoring them. Tour Dates Great Lakes Legislative Caucus (5/22) The Great Lakes Legislative Caucus is a nonpartisan group of state and provincial lawmakers from eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. Summer Discovery Cruises Michigan Sea Grant (5/20) Summer Discovery Cruises are open to the public (ages 6 and up) and will take place on the lower Detroit River and Lake St. Clair during the period June 22 through August 17. The Living Lake, Great Lakes Science for Teachers and Eagle’s Eye Nature Cruises are a few of the cruise themes offered this year. A View From the Lake (5/19) Get ready for the 2008 View From the Lake trips aboard the L.L. Smith, Jr. Research Vessel. This year's program will focus on the importance of forests and trees in protecting water quality and habitat in Lake Superior and its many rivers and streams. View this summer's these trips. On-line Boating Economic Impact Model (5/16) This system of web-based models allows users to estimate boater spending and the associated economic impacts in terms of jobs, sales, income, and value added associated with the ownership (e.g., craft spending) and use (e.g., trip spending) of different sizes and types of recreational boats. Economic impacts may be estimated for a marina, groups of marinas (eg, in a harbor), a boat access/ launch site, or for all registered power boats and sail boats in a designated region. Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation (5/15) The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation was founded with the goals of protecting and restoring Lake Huron's coastal environment and promoting a healthy coastal ecosystem. The Coastal Centre is the only grassroots organization focused on protecting the coastal environment lake-wide. 2008 Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (5/14) 4th-10th grade teachers and non-formal educators from the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in the Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop, August 2-8, in Chicago. This workshop is designed to promote Great Lakes and ocean sciences in formal and informal education and forge lasting relationships between science researchers and educators. Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (5/13) This site contains resource materials pertaining to the FL-PRISM, invasive species of the Finger Lakes Region, information on NYS and federal invasive species policies, and information on other PRISMs throughout NYS. International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) Environment for the Americas (5/12) IMBD officially takes place on the second Saturday in May each year. But because that date doesn't work well for all bird event and bird festival organizers, or for the migratory birds themselves, IMBD is celebrated almost year-round. There are lots of ways to get involved in bird conservation, education, and birdwatching. Take a look! Inland Seas: Understanding and Protecting the Great Lakes (5/8) The goal of this movie is to provide an overview of the concepts of surface and groundwater watersheds and the concept of water diversions. The movie relates these issues to the Great Lakes Compact Agreement and presents ideas on how individuals can make an impact on water use and the policies surrounding water protections Drinking Water Week American Water Works Association (5/6) Drinking Water Week, May 4-10, is a unique opportunity for water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Managing Ecosystems Regulated Rivers and Watersheds St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (5/5) The 15th Annual International Conference on the St. Lawrence River / Great Lakes Ecosystem, May 6-8, in Cornwall, Ontario, will highlight 50 years of hydroelectric power development and the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway on the International Section of the St. Lawrence River. American Wetlands Month U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (5/2) This May will mark the 18th anniversary of American Wetlands Month, a time when EPA and its partners celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to the Nation's ecological, economic, and social health. It is also a great opportunity to discover and teach others about the important role that wetlands play in our environment and the significant benefits they provide. Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network (GLRRIN) GLIN's May 2008 Site of the Month (5/1) Established in 2006 by NOAA Sea Grant, GLIN and regional partners, GLRRIN provides a powerful means to foster collaboration, acquire funding, highlight research needs and issues, and increase the overall impact of Great Lakes research. GLRRIN is a free service and offers research-related news and upcoming events, and profiles of Great Lakes researchers and their current projects.
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