GLIN==> 2010 Annual Conference for the U.S. Areas of Concern Program -- Sept. 22-23 in Buffalo, NY

** Conference Announcement **

2010 Annual Meeting for the U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern Program

Advancing Restoration Actions under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

September 22-23, 2010
Adam's Mark Hotel Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

(The Areas of Concern conference will be held in conjunction with the 6th
Annual Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Restoration Conference being held
September 22-24 at the same location. Additional details will follow
shortly.)

Conference Overview
The annual Areas of Concern (AOC) program meeting will convene participants
from the 30 U.S. AOCs to review recent developments affecting the AOC
program; discuss approaches for implementing delisting targets; build
capacity to implement on-the-ground restoration actions; identify
opportunities to address AOC restoration priorities under President Obama's
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; improve linkages between the AOCs,
Lakewide Management Plans, and other programs; and consider actions that
will strengthen the regional U.S. AOC program.  

Who Should Attend
The conference is intended for all parties involved in efforts to restore
the U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern, including members of local AOC
groups, state and federal agency staff, LaMP participants, academic
partners, consultants, and others interested in the AOC program. 

Travel Funding
Travel funding will be available for one representative from each AOC group.
The chair of each group will be responsible for designating in advance who
will be eligible for travel funding.

Agenda and Registration
The conference agenda and registration materials will be distributed this
summer.

Contact
Matt Doss
Great Lakes Commission
734-971-9135
mdoss at glc.org

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