Special Events

Upcoming Special Events

May, 2010
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH (IAGRL) 54th Annual Conference
The Duluth proposal was developed and submitted by the CFRP and affiliates. This is the first time since its inception in 1953 that the IAGRL's annual conference will be held in Minnesota or anywhere on the shores of Lake Superior.

Past Events

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Challenges to Aquatic Resource Management in Lake Victoria, East Africa and its Catchment
An open forum presented by Mr. Dick Nyeko, Executive Secretary of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Women and Water: Clean Water Issues
A Regional and Global Perspective
Seminar presented by Sara Lipinski-Romagnoli, UMD Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership student

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Life in a Changing Climate
Public lecture presented by Water Resources Science Distinguished Visitor Professor Jorg Imberger. For more details of his Minnesota visit, please click here.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Great Lakes Water Wars
Public lecture and booksigning by the CFRP's 2008 Distinguished Aquatic Speaker Peter Annin

April 12-13, 2008
MN Aquatic Sciences Retreat

April 11, 2008
Water Resources Science Distinguished Visitors
Seminar presented by Dr. Michael Pace on the UMD Campus and seminar presented by Dr. John Downing on the UMTC campus

November 28, 2007
Great Lakes of Africa and North America: Current Status, Uncertain Future
Seminar presented by the CFRP's 2007 Distinguished Aquatic Speakers Dr. Robert Hecky and Dr. Stephanie Guildford

October 29-31, 2007
"Making a Great Lake Superior 2007" Meeting

October 15, 2007
Sacred Sea: A Journey to Lake Baikal
Peter Thomson discusses his book