GLIN==> Draft plan for extreme water levels is coming soon . Spread the word!

Although the future is not certain, increases in temperature and changes
in precipitation patterns are likely to affect water levels in the Great
Lakes-St. Lawrence River system. There is strong evidence that in the
future we will experience extreme water levels - both high and low -
that are outside the historical range. Indeed, record low water levels
were experienced in January 2013 on Lakes Michigan and Huron.

 

Recent lake levels studies suggest that the best way to address the
potential for extreme water levels and the uncertainties, including
those associated with climate change, is through adaptive management. A
draft Adaptive Management Plan for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River
System will be released for public review next week. The plan aims to
provide a more efficient and cost-effective way to monitor climate
trends and support decision-making aimed at reducing the risk to
communities, the economy and the environment from extreme water levels. 

 

Your comments on this comprehensive and collaborative draft plan will be
invited from March 15-April 15. The International Great Lakes-St.
Lawrence River Adaptive Management Task Team will consider comments
received before making final recommendations to the International Joint
Commission in May 2013. 

 

The Adaptive Management Task Team will be hosting a series of webinars
to provide more information on different aspects of the draft adaptive
management plan. Mark your calendar now.

 

Tuesday, March 19

10-11 a.m. (EDT)

Hydroclimate Monitoring and Modeling

Thursday, March 21

2-3 p.m. (EDT)

Performance Indicators and Risk Assessment

Tuesday, March 26

10-11 a.m. (EDT)

Plan Evaluation and Decision Tools

Thursday, March 28

3-4 p.m. (EDT)

Information Management and Distribution

 

Tuesday, April 2

10-11 a.m. (EDT)

Governance for Adaptive Management 

 

Tuesday, April 2

2-3 p.m. (EDT)

Outreach and Engagement

 

Thursday, April 4

10-11 a.m. (EDT)

Adaptive Management Pilot Projects

(French session)

 

Thursday, April 4

2-3 p.m. (EDT)

Adaptive Management Pilot Projects

(English session)

 

 

The draft Adaptive Management Plan and instructions for the webinars
will be posted on the Adaptive Management Task Team website
<http://ijc.org/boards/stlawrencerivertaskteam/>  next Friday, March 15.

 

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your choice, subscribe here: http://ijc.org/en_/blog 

 

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