freshwater summit
The Freshwater Summit is an annual conference aimed at discussing the latest research, projects, and initiatives that impact the Great Lakes and Grand Traverse Bay regions. The Summit engages environmental professionals, citizens, and businesses in topics of interest that help further understanding of and appreciation for our invaluable freshwater resources.
16th annual freshwater summit
Friday, October 27, 2023 │9am-3pm
Hagerty Center
8:30-9:00am: Registration
9:00-9:10am: Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:10-9:40am: Walking the Line: Managing Alewife Mortality in Lake Michigan
Ben Turschak, Research Biologist, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division
9:40-10:10am: Update on Invasive Carp Prevention Efforts
Tammy Newcomb, Assistant Director, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
10:10-10:30am: BREAK
10:30-11am: Lake Charlevoix Septic Monitoring
Anna Watson, Water Resource Specialist, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
11:00-11:30am: Non-Chemical Control of Eurasian Water Milfoil on Lake Leelanau: A Progress Report
Ron Reimink, Biologist, Lake Leelanau Lake Association
Annalise Povolo, Director of Administration & Programs & Dive Team Leader, Lake Leelanau Lake Association
12:00-1:00pm: LUNCH
Underwater video and autonomous technology displays
1:00-1:30pm: Salinity in the Great Lakes
Kevin Goodwin, Aquatic Biology Specialist, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
Caroline Keson, Monitoring Coordinator, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
1:30-2:00pm: Ongoing FishPass Research
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
2:00-2:10pm: BREAK
2:10-3:00pm: LIGHTNING TALKS
Forest to MiFaucet
DJ Shook, Biologist/Senior Project Manager, Conservation Resource Alliance
Community Science Chloride Monitoring in the Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed
Heather Smith, Grand Traverse BAYKEEPER®, The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay
Great Lakes Environmental Center
National Parks Conservation Association
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
3:00pm: Evaluation & Adjourn