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IAGLR Large Lakes Research Calendar
2008
- May 11 - 16
- The 10th International Conference on Salt Lake Research
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
The International Society of Salt Lake Research (ISSLR) will hold its10th International Conference
on Salt Lake Research in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, May 11-16, 2008. The conference will
showcase recent microbial research in saline environments, bird use of salt lakes, and an array of
other topics. The biennial Great Salt Lake Issues Forum sponsored by the FRIENDS of Great Salt
Lake will be held jointly with the ISSLR conference, providing a stimulating mix of scientists,
environmental groups and managers with a common interest in the conservation and scientific
management of saline lake ecosystems.
- May 19 - 23
- 51st annual Conference on Great Lakes Research
Peterborough, Ont. Canada
"Our Lakes, Our Community" is the theme of this year’s conference, reflecting community stewardship of the Great Lakes. This theme will recognize the role that communities and community organizations can play in protecting the quality and quantity of water, and the recreational and commercial value of the Great Lakes. A special emphasis will be placed on the role of First Nations communities in Great Lakes stewardship. Plenary speakers will share their experiences in working with communities to protect the Great Lakes. We anticipate over 400 platform presentations and 100 posters in the scientific sessions.
Contact: Chris Metcalfe, 08chairs@iaglr.org, 705-748-1011 x7272.
- June 3 - 4
- Predicting Impacts of Invasive Species on Lake Michigan Food Webs Workshop
Chicago, Ill.
At this workshop scientists and funding agencies will engage in a facilitated dialog that is designed to identify specific research questions, data gaps, and time and space considerations needed to conduct research investigating the invasive species impacts on food webs in Lake Michigan beginning in the 2010 field season.
- August 17 - 21
- 138th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society (AFS)
Ottawa, Ont. Canada
We invite you to join us in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, for the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) at the Ottawa Congress Centre and Westin Hotel August 17-21, 2008. The theme of the meeting is “Fisheries in Flux: How Do We Ensure Our Sustainable Future”. This theme reflects President Mary Fabrizio’s Program of Work for her year in office, and addresses the ongoing challenge of confronting change when managing fisheries. The deadline for submitting a contributed paper (oral or poster) is Feb 8, 2008. The AFS website is now receiving abstracts.
Contact: http://www.fisheries.org/afs08/program.html.
- October 20 - 24
- 5th World Fisheries Congress
Yokohama, Japan
The 5th World Fisheries Congress in Yokohama, Japan, in 2008, will be a five-day conference focused on current global aquatic issues and sustainable fisheries, including among other topics, fish habitats and ecosystems (marine and freshwater), and the effective utilization of fish, shellfish and algae resources.
- October 22 - 23
- State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference 2008 (SOLEC 2008)
Niagara Falls, Ont. Canada
The State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference will be held October 22-23, 2008 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This year's conference theme will be the Nearshore. Email SOLEC@ec.gc.ca for more information. The registration website will be www.SOLECRegistration.ca. (the website for registration will be available as of June 1, 2008)
Contact: Stacey Cherwaty, solec@ec.gc.ca, 905 336 6458.
- October 26 - 28
- 27th Annual International Submerged Lands Management Conference
Traverse City, Mich.
Hosted by the Great Lakes Commission, the conference will highlight issues surrounding the administration of submerged lands and adjacent uplands.
Contact: Becky Pearson, Great Lakes Commission, bpearson@glc.org, (734) 971-9135.
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