Join us in Kingston!
The IJC is pleased to announce its 2005 Great Lakes Conference and Biennial Meeting, to be held on the
campus of Queen's University (web site - campus map), in Kingston, Ontario on 9-11 June 2005.
Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Keynote address by Dr. David Schindler, described by some as the 'world's greatest living freshwater ecologist.' Everyone is welcome.
Join us again on Friday evening, June 10 to hear keynote speaker Dr. David Suzuki, followed by a reception featuring the musical styling of the Great Lakes Swimmers.
An opportunity for everyone and not to be missed! Register today and join the IJC for these two inspirational messages.
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"Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistency. Remember that your children and grandchildren are going to do things that would stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty."
Daniel H. Burnham,
architect and city planner
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The Status and Future of Government Activities in the Great Lakes
Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. |
The IJC welcomes the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Environment for Canada; the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Environment for Ontario; invited dignitaries from the United States; and senior government officials from both countries. This high powered panel will discuss current developments and environmental initiatives that relate to our Great Lakes basin ecosystem. What have the governments accomplished over the past two years with respect to their commitments under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement? What might current and anticipated developments on both sides of the border contribute to enhancing the environmental integrity of our shared majestic waters? This is sure to be a stimulating event. Bring your questions! |
Leona Dombrowsky
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Stéphane Dion |
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About the Great Lakes Conference and Biennial Meeting and Review of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
Article X of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement directs the governments of the United States and Canada to review of the operation and effectiveness of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement following every third IJC biennial report. The release of 12th Biennial Report in September 2004 triggered this review.
This three-day meeting will focus on the current science and issues regarding the health of the Great Lakes and include breakout sessions and specific in-depth discussions a wide range of topics fundamental to the review of the Agreement and its future. Click here for resource documents and information regarding the review of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
The current Agreement was signed in 1978 and was amended in 1987. It has not been updated or changed in more than 17 years. During this time, technology and our scientific knowledge and understanding has grown immensely. New threats to the well being of the Great Lakes ecosystem are becoming better defined. We need to keep pace with what we know and review the Agreement with an eye toward stimulating profound improvements for the Great Lakes.
Kingston is the location of the historic 1985 IJC Biennial Meeting, which lead to many of the changes that were incorporated into the 1987 protocol to the Agreement. Exactly 20 years later we are at a similar place in time, and the input and involvement from the public is more crucial now than ever.
Thursday is a conference. The registration fee is $100 Canadian or approximately $80 U.S. Registration includes A CD-ROM containing Thursday's presentations following the meeting, as well as lunch and refreshments. Register early to guarantee seating in the session of your choice.
Registration is free for the Biennial Meeting on Friday or Saturday, however registration for attendance on that day is strongly encouraged to make sure you can attend the session of your choice, and that adequate materials are available. A name badge and conference materials will be ready for you at the conference.
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Registration policies
The deadline for Thursday Conference Registration is Wednesday, 1 June 2005.
Your pre-registration and payment of $100 CAD or approximately $80 USD is required for the Great Lakes Conference on Thursday, 9 June 2005.
Cancellations
A $15 (CND) handling fee will be deducted upon cancellation. Refund requests must be received in writing, by fax ((613) 533-6624) or by e-mail (confserv@post.queensu.ca)
by 26 May 2005. No refunds after 26 May 2005.
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The IJC will be presenting the 2005 Biennial Award for Great Lakes Science on Saturday during lunch.
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