Hydrogen and the Great Lakes Region’s Clean Energy Transition
View the recording from the webinar below! The binational Great Lakes region, which includes the eight US states from New York to Minnesota and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, serves as North America’s economic engine. A large, carbon-intensive industrial base that is home to over 100 million people, accelerating the transition away from fossil […]
Groundwater Policy Developments
Groundwater researchers and policy experts from Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan came together for a free, virtual Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium on Tuesday, February 13! Panelists discussed groundwater policy developments and challenges in their states, and what kind of research is needed related to factors such as managing agricultural contaminants and PFAS. This event is part […]
Breaking Down the Role of Business in Achieving a Sustainable Future in the Great Lakes and Beyond
Watch the recording of the webinar below! A sustainable future for the Great Lakes region, and the world, must include the leadership and involvement of all sectors, including and especially the private sector. While the regulatory frameworks of national and local governments are essential, government alone cannot move us at the pace we need. That’s […]
Protecting Wetlands Post Sackett Decision
Water research colleagues from Canadian and U.S. universities participated in a free, virtual, lunchtime Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium. Panelists discussed the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on wetlands protections, scientific research, legal analysis and policy, and included an update on the upcoming EPA WOTUS Rule revisions. Panelists include: Erin Giese, Principal Investigator, […]
Advanced Recycling 101 – What is it? And what are the benefits and opportunities?
Watch the recording from the webinar below! Increasing plastics recovery and recycling rates are key to achieving a circular economy in the Great Lakes region, yet the region’s recycling infrastructure is aging, much is outdated and can’t accommodate the quantities or the advancements in plastic materials, and there continues to be a lack of investment. […]
Supply Chain Resilience for Agri-Food in the Great Lakes
Watch the webinar recording below! Nearly everyone has been impacted in some way in recent years by supply chain disruption – from foods we love that are not reliably stocked on grocery store shelves to prices of those items increasing. We don’t have to look far to comprehend the underlying causes behind these disruptions and […]
Exploring the Connections Between Climate Change and the Foods We Eat
Watch the webinar recording below! What’s going on with the foods we love and the ingredients we need? Prices are increasing, aromas and flavors are changing, nutritional quality is declining, and some foods are even more difficult to find and source – all because of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report […]
Re-Energizing the Ecosystem Approach in the 21st Century
Watch the recording from our webinar below! The Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the U.S. Clean Water Act, as well as many programs implemented across the Great Lakes region, are grounded in sound principles giving effect to ecosystem-based management. They recognize that healthy lakes are crucial to healthy economies and communities. Since the […]
WEBINAR: Climate Migration – Is the Great Lakes Region a Climate Haven?
Watch the recording from the webinar by clicking below! The climate crisis and environmental pressures are increasing at an alarming pace. It is projected that within the next 50 years, at least 1 billion people globally could be left needing to migrate due to climate change and climate disasters. People will move to where the […]
WEBINAR: The ESG Landscape and Contextualizing it for the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording from the webinar below! The ESG movement is indicative of a fundamental shift in the global economy. Companies that develop a thoughtful approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance to help manage risks and build resilience have an opportunity for competitive advantage and improved long-term performance, benefiting their business and […]