Morning workshop from 9 a.m. - noon
Great Lakes beach closures and other human health threats caused by combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows or malfunctioning septic tanks make headlines on a regular basis. As an important element of the current IJC priority issue of investigation on human health, this workshop will explore the sources of E.coli and other pathogens that may adversely affect human health in the Great Lakes basin and examine efforts to protect sources of drinking water. Participants will engage in dialogue with experts and each other on the issues of pathogens and possible control activities to address this problem. The SAB believes these issues should be included in the governments' review of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
| Pathogen Risks |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome
Rt. Hon. Herb Gray, Canadian Chair, International Joint Commission and Dennis Schornack, U.S. Chair, International Joint Commission
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| 9:10 a.m. |
Opening Remarks
Joan Rose, Ph.D., Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, Michigan State University
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| 9:25 a.m. |
Societal Changes and Their Impact on Waterborne Infections
Syed Sattar, Ph.D., Director, Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa
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| 9:50 a.m. |
Bacteriological Monitoring in the Great Lakes: An Historical Perspective
Erin Dreelin, Ph.D., Michigan State University
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Break
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Managing Human Impacts on Water Quality: The Role of Integrated Ocean Observing Systems
Michael Hemsley, Ocean.US
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| 10:55 a.m. |
The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Approach to Address Water Safety for Large Basins
Joe Cotruvo, NSF International
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| 11:20 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: Questions from the Audience |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
