PART 4

SUMMARY OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP

MAY 28-29, 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Workshop Purpose

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Workshop Structure

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Terminology -- The Connotation of Adaptation

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The White Paper

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Presentation - Climate Change and Water Quality in the Great Lakes Region.  Linda Mortsch

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Presentation - Implications for Beneficial Uses Identified in the Great Lakes

 Water Quality Agreement.  Marianne Alden

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Summary of Discussion following Presentations

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Presentation - Adapting To Climate Change.  Joel Scheraga

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Summary of Discussion following Presentation

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Summary of Plenary Discussions

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Environmental Quality Breakout Group Report — Day 1

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Ecosystem Health Breakout Group Report — Day 1

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Combined Environmental Quality / Ecosystem Health Breakout Group Report — Day 2

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Human Health Breakout Group Report

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Municipal / Urban Breakout Group Report

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Resource / Resource Use Breakout Group Report

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Walpole Island Breakout Group Report

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Adaptation Strategy Implementation

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Formulation of Suggested Board Advice

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Workshop Participants

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Tables

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Agenda for Climate Change Workshop

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Breakout Group Discussion Questions

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C-CIARN Sectors and U.S. Great Lakes Assessment Workshops

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Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this summary are those of the workshop participants and not necessarily

those of the Great Lakes Water Quality Board or the International Joint Commission.  The views and opinions

expressed by the white paper authors are theirs and do not represent official policy of the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency or Environment Canada.

Acknowledgements

The Water Quality Board is indebted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and to Environment Canada

for their collaboration, assistance, and support in the organization and conduct of the workshop.  The Board is

also indebted to Chris Hartnett, ERG, Inc., whose detailed notes and written report contributed significantly to

this summary.

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