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Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference

Stranahan Theater Great Hall 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH, United States

The Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference will highlight current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms. Expected audiences include academic researchers, state and federal agencies and the agricultural community interested in the latest algal bloom science and technology, with an expected audience largely from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Members of the academic research […]

$50

Freshwater Science: A Toxin Forecast for Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms

Virtual

Scientists are currently able to accurately forecast the size and approximate location of Lake Erie’s summer harmful algal blooms, but they still have questions about what controls when blooms become toxic, and how to predict which algal toxins the bloom is likely to produce. Dr. Justin Chaffin at Ohio State’s Stone Lab is studying the […]

Free

H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program Annual Update

Virtual

Hosted by the Lake Erie and Aquatic Research Network (LEARN), this webinar will highlight updates for the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program. Specific topics include: How invisible processes in wetlands can work to limit polluting nutrients that fuel harmful algal blooms How scientists from throughout Ohio are studying H2Ohio wetland restoration projects to inform future efforts Preliminary data from early […]

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Freshwater Science: Why Environmentally Conscious Shoppers Don’t Bring Reusable Bags

Single-use plastic bags are everywhere in society, but despite their convenience, they can have negative impacts on the environment and on waste management. Farmers markets seem like a logical place to encourage the use of reusable bags, but when Jill Bartolotta and Dr. Scott Hardy at Ohio Sea Grant examined the effects of giving out […]

Sandusky River Trail Fun Run

Sandusky River 5901 N County Rd 33, Tiffin, OH, United States

The Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile are set for Saturday October 29th. Come enjoy the scenic trails and fall colors at Steyer Nature Preserve to help support the SRWC!

$25

University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Fall Visit Day

University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI, United States

We’d like to personally invite you to the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Fall Visit Day that will take place in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 21. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with leading sustainability scholars and get advice from graduate students about how to make the most of life at SEAS as a graduate […]

Free

University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Fall Visit Day

University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI, United States

We’d like to personally invite you to the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Fall Visit Day that will take place in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 21. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with leading sustainability scholars and get advice from graduate students about how to make the most of life at SEAS as a graduate […]

Free

Freshwater Science: Monitoring New Contaminants in Public Drinking Water Sources

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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), including antibiotics, are emerging contaminants in water that are not completely eliminated during water treatment. Because these compounds can affect human and wildlife health, it’s important to assess their presence in drinking and wastewater. Dr. Jen Mou and Dr. Laura Leff at Kent State University are developing new methods […]

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Reflections on Lake Erie Water Quality Progress: Participate in the IJC’s Public Input Webinar on 11/29

Virtual

Share your reflections on progress being made toward a more swimmable, fishable and drinkable Lake Erie, St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair and Detroit River. This meeting date is specific to Lake Erie. As part of its responsibilities under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the International Joint Commission (IJC) seeks public input on the […]

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