GLIN==> Please join us for the next Lake Erie LaMP Public Forum

In 2010, Our Great Lake Erie is presented with a unique set of opportunities and threats.

Please join with our Lake Erie LaMP Forum members in exploring the exciting GLRI work under way and discussing the additional steps needed to preserve this valuable resource.

Please see agenda and conference information below. Please call the Ohio Environmental Council for Registration (614) 487-7506. Scholarships are available.

Hope to see you in Niagara Falls

Lake Erie Binational Public Forum Meeting
AGENDA
September 10 & 11, 2010
Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls - Falls View and Sheraton on the Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Meeting Objectives:

-          Provide the Forum members with an overview of the Lake Erie LaMP including past public participation and current agency structure.
-          Provide the Forum members with an opportunity to learn more about the Draft Nutrient Management Strategy.
-          Provide examples of Nutrient Management Strategy implementation from agencies and watershed groups.
-          Provide the Forum members with an opportunity to discuss and provide input to nutrient management implementation approaches.
-          Provide the Forum members with the Lake Erie LaMP Work Group work plan including current discussions around the development of a Lake Erie Binational Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.
-          Provide the Forum members with an overview of The Nature Conservancy's approach to developing a Biodiversity Plan for the Lake Erie Basin.
-          Provide the Forum members with an opportunity to discuss the role of the Lake Erie Binational Public Forum.
-          Provide Forum members with an opportunity to discuss how they would like to be involved in current issues facing Lake Erie.
-          Provide the Forum members with an example of watershed reporting and report cards.



Friday, September 10, 2010
Sheraton on the Falls Hotel
Strategy Room 2

12:00 noon                                          Registration

1:00 p.m.                                             Welcome and Introductions
Review Agenda

1:15 p.m.                             Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan 101
Sandra George, Co-Chair, Lake Erie Work Group
Desired Outcome: Provide the Forum members with an overview of the Lake Erie LaMP, past public participation and current agency structure.

2:00 p.m.                             Draft Nutrient Management Strategy
Dan O'Riordan and Sandra George, Co-Chairs, Lake Erie Work Group
Desired Outcome:  Provide an overview of the Draft Nutrient Management Strategy.

2:30 p.m.                             Examples of Implementation Efforts
Gail Hesse, Program Manager, Division of Source Water Protection, Ohio EPA and Chair of the Ohio, Lake Erie Phosphorus Taskforce
Karen Maaskant, Water Quality Specialist, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority / FOCALerie
Desired Outcome: Provide examples of Nutrient Management Strategy implementation from agencies and watershed groups.

3:15 p.m.                                             Break

3:30 p.m.                                             Civic Engagement through Education
Glenn Odenbrett, Coordinator, Great Lakes Innovative Stewardship through Education Network (GLISTEN)
Desired Outcome: Illustrate innovative, basin wide programs to engage students and the educational community members

4:00 p.m.                                             Implementation Discussion
Teresa Hollingsworth and Joe Logan, Facilitators
                                                                                Desired Outcome: Provide the Forum members with an opportunity to discuss and provide input to nutrient management implementation approaches

5:00 p.m.                                             Adjourn - Social Hour

6:00 p.m.                                             Dinner - Upper Fallsview Studio B



Saturday, September 11, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Canadian AB Room

8:00 a.m.                              Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.                              Update from the Lake Erie LaMP Work Group
Dan O'Riordan and Sandra George, Co-Chairs, Lake Erie Work Group
Desired Outcome:  Provide the Forum members with the Lake Erie LaMP Work Group work plan including current discussions around the development of a Lake Erie Binational Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.


9:00 a.m.                                              Report on Renegotiation process for the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement / Forum Input to Great Lakes Issues
John Jackson, Great Lakes United
Desired Outcome:  Provide the Forum members with an opportunity to learn more about current efforts involving Lake Erie including:
- Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Public Consultation
 http://www.ijc.org/en/activities/consultations/glwqa/index.php
- Water Levels

9:30 a.m.                              Biodiversity Plan for the Lake Erie Basin
Doug Pearsall, Senior Conservation Scientist, The Nature Conservancy, Michigan. Director of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) project to develop a Biodiversity Plan for the Lake Erie Basin,
Desired Outcome: Provide the Forum members with an overview of the Nature Conservancy's approach to developing a Biodiversity Plan for the Lake Erie Basin.

10:15 a.m.                           Break

10:45 a.m                             Role of the Lake Erie Binational Public Forum
Teresa Hollingsworth and Joe Logan
Desired Outcome: Provide the Forum members with an opportunity to discuss the role of the Lake Erie Binational Public Forum (e.g. short and long-term; domestic vs international approach; Community Campaign for Lake Erie)

11:15 p.m.                           Report Cards
Karen Maaskant, Water Quality Specialist, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority / FOCALerie
Desired Outcome: Provide the Forum members with an example of watershed reporting and report cards.

12:00 p.m.                                           Lunch


Joe Logan
Director of Agricultural Programs
The Ohio Environmental Council
1207 Grandview Avenue, Suite 201
Columbus, OH 43212
614-487-7506 Extension 120
614-487-7510 fax


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