Thank you for your interest in the International Joint Commission's (IJC) public input webinar series on Great Lakes water quality. These webinars brought together experts and community members from across the Great Lakes to discuss the Canadian and US governments progress toward clean and healthy water quality.
The IJC thanks all the participants who shared their comments and stories about how Great Lakes water quality impacts their lives. If you were unable to share your input during one of the webinars, there are still opportunities to share your perspectives by leaving a written, audio or video comment or completing a short questionnaire.
Watch the recording of past webinars
February 24th, 6 pm ET: Perspectives on Working with Great Lakes Fish
Hear recent Great Lakes success stories about:
- Lake trout recovery in Lake Superior from Travis White, Great Lakes Research Center, Michigan Technological University
- Great Lakes whitefish and aquatic invasive species from Jason Smith, Bay Mills Indian Community
February 25, 11:30 am ET: Perspectives on Working with Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
Hear recent Great Lakes success stories about:
- Work under the H2Ohio program from Chris Winslow, Ohio Sea Grant
- Building climate resilience for farmers and ranchers, Alyssa Cousineau, Alternative Land Use Solutions Canada
March 11, 11:30 am ET: Perspectives on Engaging with the Great Lakes Coasts
Hear recent Great Lakes success stories about:
- Manoomin (wild rice) recovery efforts from Darren Vogt, 1854 Treaty Authority
- Tracking microbial threats in Great Lakes waters, Joan Rose, Michigan State University
March 24, 6 pm ET: Perspectives on Restoration in Great Lakes Communities
Hear recent Great Lakes success stories about:
- The Muskegon Area of Concern clean-up, Kathy Evans, Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership
- The good work in Akwesasne on the St. Lawrence River, Abe Francis, Akwesasronon Ecologist, Aronia Collective Founder
March 25, 11:30 am ET: Perspectives on Engaging in Great Lakes Participatory Science
Hear recent Great Lakes success stories about:
- How "coasties" - photos of the coast - can help monitor coastal changes over time, Elizabeth George, CoastReach
- Community-efforts and tools to monitor water quality, Gabi Parent-Doliner, Water Rangers