March/April 1998
|
|
March/April 1998 |
For information on the following meetings of the International Joint Commission and its various boards, contact an IJC office.
| March 31- April 3 | International Joint Commission's Semi-Annual Meeting, Washington, DC |
| March 31- April 3 | Great Lakes Water Quality Board, Washington, DC |
| March 31- April 3 | International Air Quality Advisory Board, Washington, DC |
| June 9 - 11 | IJC Executive Meeting, Windsor, ON |
| September 1 - 3 | IJC Executive Meeting, Washington, DC |
| October 26 - 30 | IJC Semi-Annual Meeting, Ottawa, ON |
Gary, Indiana is the site of an IJC Area of Concern workshop being held September 25-26, 1998. The workshop focuses on the transfer of successful strategies and techniques among Areas of Concern to assist in implementation activities. To date, suggested agenda topics include examination of sustainable development strategies, an update on human health effects of persistent toxic substances, use of the Internet to enhance information exchange and use of public-private partnerships. Public input on agenda items is encouraged. Contact Bruce Kischner, IJC Regional Office, email: kirschnerb@ijc.wincom.net(.) (519)257-6710 in Canada, or (313)226-2170 ext. 6710 in the U.S.
The 14th International Hazardous Material Spills Conference is scheduled for April 5-9, 1998 at the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL. For more information, contact Tom Crane at (313) 665-9135.
The Eighth Symposium on Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment: Standardization of Biomarkers for Endocrine Disruption and Environmental Assessment will be held April 20-23, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia. The American Society for Testing and Materials, Committee E-47 of Biological Effects and Environmental Fate, has organized this symposium. For more information, contact Diane S. Henshel, Indiana University, SPEA 340, Bloomington, IN 47405. (812) 855-4556; fax (812) 855-7802; email: dhenshel@indiana.edu(.)
The 5th Annual International Conference on the St. Lawrence River Ecosystem will be held at the Ramada Inn, Cornwall, Ontario, April 29 - May 2, 1998. This year's theme: "Sharing Knowledge, Linking Sciences: The St. Lawrence River - from Research to Remedies," emphasizes the increasing demand for constructive partnerships among all sectors of society that are needed to face the challenge of understanding, restoring and sustaining the St. Lawrence River ecosystem. The conference aims to attract scientists, industrialists, politicians and community members into a growing web of citizens whose health depends on a healthy St. Lawrence River. For more information, contact Christina Collard or Trish Sellers, St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences, 1111 Montreal Road, Suite 144, Cornwall, ON K6H 1E1. (613) 936-6620; fax (613) 936-1803; email slries@glen-net.ca.
The 2nd Annual Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable is scheduled for May 7-8, 1998 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With a theme of "Demonstrating Results," he roundtable sessions will focus on case studies from business, organizations and communities that describe successes and setbacks in implementing pollution prevention concepts. Opportunities for participation and cooperative action include presentations, panel discussions, working sessions, exhibits and poster sessions. For more information, contact the Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention at 265 North Front Street, Suite 112, Sarnia, ON N7T 7X1. (800) 667-9790; website: http://c2p2.sarnia.com(.)
The Wildlife Habitat Council is conducting a Working with Wetlands and Wildlife Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 12-13, 1998. The workshop will address the techniques, opportunities, benefits and cost of wetlands management. The sessions will demonstrate the most effective and efficient means of planning and implementing wetlands restoration, creation and management projects and will promote proactive management of wetlands for maximum benefits. For more information, contact the Wildlife Habitat Council, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 920, Silver Spring, MD 20910. (301) 588-8994; fax (301) 588-4629.
IAGLR 98, 41st Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research will be hosted by McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario from May 18-22, 1998. The campus setting is located in the west end of Hamilton, just a few minutes' drive from downtown, a 5-minute walk from the Royal Botanical Gardens and the waters of Cootes Paradise marsh. This year's theme is "Great Lakes Habitat Restoration and Conservation." For further information, contact Pat Chow-Fraser, conference coordinator, McMaster University, Department of Biology, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1. (905) 525-9140 ext. 27338; fax (905) 522-6066; email chowfraser@mcmaster.ca(.)
The Environmental Engineering Program at Colorado State University is once again offering three short courses this summer. Design of Water Quality Monitoring Networks will be presented June 8-12, 1998; Hazardous Materials/Waste Managers Training Course will be presented June 16-18, 1998; and Activated Sludge Process Control will be presented July 13-17, 1998 in Estes Park, Colorado. For more information, contact Thomas G. Sanders, program coordinator, Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523. (970) 491-5448; fax (970) 491-7727; email: TGS@engr.Colostate.Edu(.)
Harmony Foundation's 1998 Summer Program of the Institute for Environmental Values Education is again being offered in July 1998. Bringing together a diverse mix of teachers and community leaders, participants focus on global and community concerns while investigating the links among social, economic and environmental issues. The program combines environmental knowledge with tools for change in schools and communities through creative and innovative teaching strategies. For more information, contact Institute Coordinator, Harmony Foundation, 1183 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3L1. (250) 380-3001; fax (250) 380-0887; email harmony@islandnet.com(.)
This year's Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Mayors' Conference will take place July 8-10, 1998 in Windsor, Ontario. The conference is an international and bilingual association providing 650 Canadian and American municipalities, in and around the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence basin, and a forum for cooperation and discussion on issues such as sustainable development, water quality, marine transportation, tourism development and shoreline protection. For more information, contact Matt Marshand or Dorthy Kibble, city of Windsor's Mayor's Office, (519) 255-6315.
State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference (SOLEC 98), will be held October 21-23, 1998 in Buffalo, New York. For more information, contact Paul Horvatin at (312) 353-3612; email: horvatin.paul@epamail.epa.gov(.)
Great Lakes Aquarium at Lake Superior Centre will offer three workshops for teachers K-12 this summer. The 4th Lake Superior Environmental Education Workshop runs June 22-25, 1998 in Duluth, Minnesota. Teachers in grades K-8 will "dive in" to Lake Superior education using the Aquarium's LakeEffects curriculum. Day trips to the north shore and the Apostle Islands will provide hands-on experience with Lake Superior environmental issues, while an outing on the research vessel Blue Heron will provide real-life limnology and environmental science experience. The workshop cost is $80 (housing not included).
Teachers who want to explore Lake Sperior in more depth can register for the Isle Royale Educators Adventures, July 29 - August 2. This wilderness camping program gives teachers hands-on experience with Lake Superior's natural areas in the context of the education process. Travel is not strenuous and no experience is necessary. Teachers will take a ferry out to the island and hike for four days. Topics will include geology, wolf and moose ecology, wilderness and national park management and Lake Superior education. Total program cost is $375.
August 11-13 marks the Apostle Islands Educators Adventure. Teachers will travel by safe, stable sea kayaks through the inner islands of the national lakeshore. Topics will include history of the Apostle Islands including a presentation at Raspberry Island lighthouse, geology, flora and fauna and park management. Total program cost is $330. To register for these programs, contact Tom Berry at Great Lakes Aquarium at the Lake Superior Centre at (218) 720-3033 or (218) 525-2265 after April 1, 1998. Or email staff@lakesuperiorcenter.org(.)
Revised: 7 April 1998
Maintained by Kevin McGunagle,
mcgunaglek@ijc.wincom.net