Thursday, February 13 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
CGLR is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new Regional Positioning Gap Analysis aimed at Advancing Water Stewardship and Best Practices in the Great Lakes region. The report, carried out as part of the Great Lakes Water Innovation and Stewardship Exchange (WISE), will provide insight on where the region is positioned with respect to best practices, including corporate stewardship, regional water use, water quality, vulnerabilities, policy, and data availability.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the findings, insights, and actionable water strategies.
What you’ll learn:
- Key findings from the Regional Positioning Gap Analysis on water stewardship in the Great Lakes
- Current trends and best practices for water use and management
- Best practices and strategies for corporate water stewardship
- What’s needed to close the gap in regional water management efforts
- How to get involved in the Great Lakes Water Innovation and Stewardship Exchange (WISE)
This is an opportunity to engage with the report authors and be the first to learn about the findings of the regional water gap analysis for the Great Lakes region.
SPEAKERS:
Rae Mindock, Director of Water Programs, Fresh Coast Climate Solutions
Rae Mindock is the Director of Water Programs at Fresh Coast Climate Solutions with a wealth of expertise in water stewardship, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. With a background in managing programs for Fortune 500 companies, Rae is adept at both functional and management roles, crafting and executing tailored environmental programs for manufacturing clients. Her leadership style is defined by a results-driven approach and her ability to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Matthew Paper, Senior Technical Analyst, Fresh Coast Climate Solutions
Matthew Paper is a Senior Technical Analyst at Fresh Coast Climate Solutions, focusing on Biodiversity and Water related solutions. Matthew is passionate about using ecological data and creative problem solving to develop actionable solutions for difficult climate change related questions. Prior to joining, Matthew performed goal-based research on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems as a Junior Researcher and Implementation Officer for the Centre for Biological Control, Rhodes University. His role involved extensive ecological surveying, performing goal-orientated research, statistical data analysis, and developing action plans to effectively manage highly impacted ecosystems.
MODERATOR:
Lora Shrake, Senior Program Director, Business and Sustainability, Council of the Great Lakes Region
Lora Shrake is the Senior Program Director, Business and Sustainability for the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), where she is working with a growing network of business leaders to connect across sustainability issues and support the advancement of cross-sector solutions. Some of the programmatic areas include circular economy, water stewardship, and climate change and decarbonization.
She also facilitates CGLR’s monthly business and sustainability webinar series, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and amplifying regional best practice.
About Fresh Coast Climate Solutions
Fresh Coast Climate Solutions is a Michigan-headquartered consultancy with a mission to reverse climate change through bold solutions and transformative action. They are a founding partner of CGLR’s Great Lakes WISE initiative.
