Lake Superior Algal Blooms: A Call to Action

Since 2012, harmful algal blooms have become an annual occurrence on Lake Superior-- especially on Wisconsin's shoreline. Why? Join to hear from regional experts about an upcoming white paper and screen a new video on this emerging problem. Panelists from across the Great Lakes region will discuss the recommendations developed by U.S. and Canadian experts about what can be done before the algal bloom problem grows worse. There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A.
Expert Panelists: Chris Filstrup, Applied Limnologist, University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute Emily Finnell, Great Lakes Senior Advisor and Strategist, Michigan Office of the Great Lakes Cherie Hagen, Lake Superior Program Manager, Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Office of Great Waters Chris Winslow, Director, The Ohio State University Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory Moderated by: Peter Annin, Executive Director of the Burke Center for Ecosystem Research
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Time(s)
Tue. Sep. 8 6:30-7:30pm
Location
Yellowjacket Union Great Room1605 Catlin Ave.
Superior, WI 54880
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