Table 1.

Agenda for Workshop on Climate Change and Water Quality in the Great Lakes

Region — Risks, Opportunities, and Responses

Wednesday, May 28, 2003

9:00 AM

Registration Desk Opens

10:00 AM

Welcome and Introductions

David Ullrich, U.S. Co-Chair, Great Lakes Water Quality Board

Dennis Schornack, Chair, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission

10:05 AM

Workshop Purpose

John Mills, Canadian Co-Chair, Great Lakes Water Quality Board

10:15 AM

Impacts of Climate Change on Great Lakes Water Quality

Presentation of white paper findings.  Linda Mortsch & Marianne Alden

Open discussion

11:45 AM

Instructions for Breakout Groups

Noon

Luncheon Speaker – Georges Beauchemin – Climate Change from a User’s Perspective

1:00 PM

Breakout Groups – Implications of Climate Change Across the Great Lakes Region

Questions 1 & 2

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Impacts Panel

David Ullrich, Moderator

Breakout group highlights and panelist insights, followed by moderated discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 29, 2003

8:30 AM

Adaptation to Climate Change

A primer and presentation of white paper options.  Dr. Joel Scheraga

Open discussion

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Breakout Groups – Adaptation to Climate Change

Questions 3 - 7

Noon

Lunch (on your own)

1:00 PM

Adaptation Panel

David Ullrich, Moderator

Breakout group highlights and panelist insights, followed by moderated discussion

2:00 PM

Formulation of Advice for the Board

Dr. John Carey & David Ullrich, Moderators

2:45 PM

The Board’s Next Steps

Dr. John Carey & David Ullrich

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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