BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alliance for the Great Lakes - ECPv6.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alliance for the Great Lakes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greatlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alliance for the Great Lakes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T180000 DTSTAMP:20230405T231721 CREATED:20210707T192837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T152138Z UID:14347-1619026200-1619028000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us online to honor all the volunteers who are making a difference for the Great Lakes. We’ll be celebrating the Adopt-a-Beach volunteers who remove thousands of pounds of trash\, the Ambassadors who connect with community members all around the Great Lakes\, and our Young Professional Council members who raise funds for Great Lakes work. \n\n\n\nWatch a recording of the celebration. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/volunteer-celebration/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T231721 CREATED:20210707T193209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T152106Z UID:14352-1616587200-1616590800@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Webinar – From Farm Fields to the Great Lakes: Protecting the Lakes from Agricultural Pollution DESCRIPTION:Each year\, waterways around the Great Lakes region\, notably western Lake Erie and Green Bay\, suffer from severe algal blooms that threaten drinking water\, recreational opportunities\, and the region’s economy. And\, climate change is just going to make the problem worse. The primary cause? Runoff from agricultural lands. Federal Farm Bill conservation programs are critical to addressing water quality problems caused by agriculture. But these voluntary programs are not enough to prevent this pollution. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel conversation about agricultural pollution and the Great Lakes\, and opportunities to improve and create policy programs to prevent this pollution at the federal\, state\, and local levels. We’ll hear from regional and national experts including: \n\n\n\nTodd Brennan\, Alliance for the Great LakesAviva Glaser\, National Wildlife FederationJamie Konopacky\, Environmental Working GroupTom Zimnicki\, Michigan Environmental Council\n\n\n\nWatch a recording of the webinar. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/webinar-from-farm-fields-to-the-great-lakes-protecting-the-lakes-from-agricultural-pollution/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T110000 DTSTAMP:20230405T231721 CREATED:20210707T192516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T152033Z UID:14344-1615456800-1615460400@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:The $188 Billion Question: Can We Fix the Great Lakes Water & Sewer Infrastructure Crisis? DESCRIPTION:Communities across the Great Lakes region are grappling with crumbling\, antiquated drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. No one should be without clean\, safe\, affordable water in their home. No one should have to worry about sewage backing up into their basement or community flooding that damages property. \n\n\n\nYet paying for water and sewer projects are expensive. It’s estimated that the eight Great Lakes states need $188 billion over the next 20 years to repair and upgrade this critical infrastructure. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with three experts who can help us understand the scale of this problem and opportunities to equitably tackle water and sewer infrastructure projects at the federal\, state\, and local levels. Our panelists include: \n\n\n\nRebecca Hammer\, Natural Resources Defense CouncilKristy Meyer\, Fresh Water FutureAnthonia Ogudipe\, Alliance for the Great Lakes\n\n\n\nAs usual\, we’ll leave plenty of time for your questions. \n\n\n\nWatch a recording of the webinar. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/the-188-billion-question-can-we-fix-the-great-lakes-water-sewer-infrastructure-crisis/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T133000 DTSTAMP:20230405T231721 CREATED:20210707T193405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T152004Z UID:14355-1613046600-1613050200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Much Work to Do: Top Five Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities DESCRIPTION:As the nation faces unprecedented challenges\, clean water is more important than ever. \n\n\n\nThe Great Lakes and our communities face serious challenges\, from crumbling water infrastructure to the threat of invasive Asian Carp. Thanks to strong\, bipartisan efforts over the past decade\, we have made significant progress toward our collective vision of safe\, healthy Great Lakes accessible to all. But much more remains to be done. \n\n\n\nJoin our panel discussion to learn more about: \n\n\n\nTop 5 Great Lakes federal policy priorities for the Biden administration and the new Congress;Opportunities and challenges for the Great Lakes policy agenda in Washington\, DC;How you can get involved.\n\n\n\nOur panelists include: \n\n\n\nJoel Brammeier\, Alliance President & CEOMolly Flanagan\, Alliance COO & Vice President for ProgramsCrystal Davis\, Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement\n\n\n\nAs always\, we’ll leave lots of time for your questions. Register Today! URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/webinar-much-work-to-do-top-five-great-lakes-federal-policy-priorities/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T193000 DTSTAMP:20230405T231721 CREATED:20210707T193652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T211416Z UID:14358-1612893600-1612899000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:XOXO\, The Great Lakes – Bingo Night DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun way to support the Great Lakes and clean water? Join us for a lively night of online Bingo! \n\n\n\nXOXO\, The Great LakesBingo NightHosted by the Alliance for the Great LakesChicago Young Professional CouncilTuesday\, February 96-7:30 p.m. CSTTickets: $5/person for 3 rounds of Bingo \n\n\n\nProceeds support the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ work to make our Great Lakes healthy\, safe\, and beautiful for all. Register today! URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/xoxo-the-great-lakes-bingo-night/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR