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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T190000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20230217T152125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T163624Z UID:19767-1680631200-1680634800@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for a short Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions! Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudeyrpzgqGN0dRj8o8idh1AyF2tPXM-WO URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training-7/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20230217T151837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T163639Z UID:19765-1680177600-1680181200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for a short Team Leader training. We’re here to answer your questions! Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtc-ygpzIoG9K08EuJNSF-1fHAkWygrJLH URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training-6/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20230202T185630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T211826Z UID:19580-1676462400-1676466000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Great Lakes Priorities in Washington\, DC - Ask Us Anything! DESCRIPTION:It’s a busy time in Washington. Lawmakers and agency officials are drafting their budget proposals. Congressional committees are getting to work. And President Biden is scheduled to give his State of the Union address next week. Decisions are being made now that will impact the Great Lakes for generations to come. \n\n\n\nIn January\, our policy experts released their top 5 federal Great Lakes policy priorities. They focus on stopping invasive species\, fixing our failing water infrastructure\, stopping plastic pollution\, preventing harmful algal blooms\, and ensuring funding for Great Lakes restoration. Over the coming weeks\, our policy experts will meet with lawmakers to urge them to take action on these critical issues. \n\n\n\nWhat questions do you have about Great Lakes priorities in Washington\, DC? \n\n\n\nJoin our webinar conversation to ask your questions and learn more about our federal Great Lakes agenda. You can submit questions in advance (a link will be sent in your registration confirmation) or during the webinar. We’ll try to get to as many questions as possible during the event. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_18KHsSrzSEOTogBxqWTjKg URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/great-lakes-priorities-in-washington-dc-ask-us-anything/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T235959 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220621T151733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T151750Z UID:16957-1663372800-1663459199@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:September Adopt-a-Beach 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 17\, 2022\, for a Great Lakes day of action! Thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. \n\n\n\nVolunteers on all five lakes and in each of the eight Great Lakes states will join the ranks of 16 million global volunteers that care for and take a stand for their local waters. \n\n\n\nFind a September Adopt-a-Beach cleanup now. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t see a cleanup that works for you\, become a Team Leader and set up one of your own. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/september-adopt-a-beach-2022/ LOCATION:At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T190000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220621T151128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T210910Z UID:16955-1661882400-1661886000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions or about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for a short Team Leader training. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc–oqz8iG9FFxUrG-gZ48bK0YAsw3m9e URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training-5/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220621T150907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T210809Z UID:16952-1661428800-1661432400@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions or about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for a short Team Leader training. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOyhrjMiGdUOozRLp9QEmOXRc9Y0p6vP URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training-4/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220621T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T211152Z UID:16950-1657713600-1657717200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions or about becoming a Team Leader? Are you an experienced Team Leader who wants a refresher on how to lead a cleanup? Join us for a short Team Leader training. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf–qqzkrHdXd-GswXtEfSz2V_uxLLANq URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training-3/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T210000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220418T151910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T184229Z UID:16606-1655402400-1655413200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Great Blue Benefit 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate communities who depend on the lakes and highlight partnerships that strengthen our advocacy across the region. \n\n\n\nProceeds from the Great Blue Benefit support the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ work to ensure the Great Lakes are clean\, safe\, and accessible for all generations. \n\n\n\nBuy tickets or become a sponsor: https://donate.greatlakes.org/event/great-blue-benefit-fy22/e395657 URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/great-blue-benefit-2022/ LOCATION:Theater on the Lake\, 2401 N Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614 CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greatlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Web-Assets_Website-Header-Image-e1659223457723.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T160000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220413T185900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T211136Z UID:16574-1650801600-1650816000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Everything’s Relative Salon and Spa’s Sunday Funday DESCRIPTION:Everything’s Relative Salon and Spa will be hosting Sunday Funday at Reggies to raise money for the Alliance for the Great Lakes! Join them for live music (featuring Little Giant)\, raffles\, silent auction\, food\, and a cash bar! A representative from the Alliance will give a brief introduction. \n\n\n\nFor ages 21+. Read more and purchase tickets at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sunday-funday-for-the-alliance-reggies-rock-club-tickets/11968975. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/everythings-relative-salon-and-spas-sunday-funday/ LOCATION:Reggies Rock Club\, 2109 S State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T160000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220413T185158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T185159Z UID:16565-1650722400-1650729600@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day at Dvorak Park DESCRIPTION:Dvorak Park is hosting an Earth Day event that will showcase organizations that serve to educate people of all ages about clean air and water\, as well as other environmental issues. There will be nature programs and opportunities to build a recycled art sculpture or to make a seed bomb! Alliance for the Great Lakes will be in attendance. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-at-dvorak-park/ LOCATION:Dvorak Park\, 1119 W Cullerton St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T150000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220413T185519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T185519Z UID:16570-1650715200-1650726000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Rock the Green 11th Annual Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Rock the Green for their 11th annual (free) Earth Day Celebration presented by Milwaukee Riverkeeper and City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office. Event will include a live concert\, tasty sustainable fare and local beer for purchase\, and eco-education from community nonprofits and organizations including Alliance for the Great Lakes. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.rockthegreen.com/ URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/rock-the-green-11th-annual-earth-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Harley-Davidson Museum\, 400 W Canal St\, Milwaukee\, IL\, 53201\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T190000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220413T184516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T184805Z UID:16557-1650639600-1650654000@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Forever Great Earth Fest DESCRIPTION:Join Forever Great and Grand Rapids as they come together to celebrate and clean up the environment! Grand River cleanup: 4:00-5:00 pm Eastern. Pop-up Market\, where Alliance for the Great Lakes will be in attendance: 5:00-8:00 pm Eastern. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/forever-great-earth-fest/ LOCATION:The Blue Bridge\, Blue Footbridge\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T235959 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220307T160511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T152345Z UID:15863-1650585600-1650844799@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff 2022 DESCRIPTION:Spring is just around the corner. That means Adopt-a-Beach season will start before you know it! So mark your calendar: Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff is Friday\, April 22 – Sunday\, April 24. \n\n\n\nEvery year\, thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers come together to keep our Great Lakes beaches clean. It’s easy to join in. Visit the Adopt-a-Beach website and find a cleanup near you. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t see a cleanup that works for you\, become a Team Leader and set up one of your own. \n\n\n\nLearn more at adopt.greatlakes.org. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-spring-kickoff-2022/ LOCATION:At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T200000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220413T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T183840Z UID:16553-1650564000-1650571200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Arc’teryx Chicago presents Earth Talks: Finding Change in Our City DESCRIPTION:Join the crew on April 21st at Arc’teryx Bucktown for an educational environmental speaker event! Featuring speakers from local organizations\, the purpose of this event is to educate our neighbors on environmental subjects and bring to light what actions are being taken at the local level. Olivia Reda\, Alliance for the Great Lakes Volunteer Engagement Coordinator\, and Jeramie Strickland\, Openlands Manager of Education and Community Outreach\, will speak. \n\n\n\nhttps://community-events.arcteryx.com/arcteryxchicagoearthtalks URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/arcteryx-chicago-presents-earth-talks-finding-change-in-our-city/ LOCATION:Arc’teryx Bucktown\, 1630 N Damen Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T190000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220307T162159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T211353Z UID:15872-1649181600-1649185200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about becoming a Team Leader and how to create\, organize\, and lead a cleanup? Join us virtually on Tuesday\, April 5\, 7pm Eastern/6pm Central for a brief overview of all things Adopt-a-Beach. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdOqhqTIvGN0gcB2p6wsuAjseF4ocjqFA. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training-2/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220307T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T211333Z UID:15881-1649073600-1649077200@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Economic & Land Use Policies to Limit Nutrient Pollution: Perspectives from the Great Lakes and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Tackling water quality and nutrient pollution issues in the Great Lakes will require more robust economic and land use efforts at the state and local levels. \n\n\n\nJoin our panel of experts who will offer three perspectives on economic and land-use policies to limit nutrient pollution and increase climate resilience. They’ll share perspectives from around the Great Lakes and beyond. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will dig into: \n\n\n\nPolicy opportunities for state and local governments\, with a focus on the intersection of intensifying agricultural production\, climate resilience\, and water qualityUtilizing economic levers to limit fertilizer inputs – specifically fertilizer taxes and pricingParallels between Everglades restoration and the Great Lakes\n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nSilvia Secchi\, Professor of Geography and Sustainability at the University of IowaDavid Kanter\, Professor of Environmental Studies at New York UniversityAl Steinman\, Professor of Water Resources\, and the Director of Annis Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley State University\n\n\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Tom Zimnicki\, Alliance for the Great Lakes Director of Restoration and Agriculture Policy. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VgwfF6tlS-a2BvS8OXSa_g. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/economic-land-use-policies-to-limit-nutrient-pollution-perspectives-from-the-great-lakes-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T130000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20220307T161919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T211246Z UID:15869-1648728000-1648731600@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Team Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about becoming a Team Leader and how to create\, organize\, and lead a cleanup? Join us virtually on Thursday\, March 31\, 1pm Eastern/12pm Central or for a brief overview of all things Adopt-a-Beach. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-Grqj4qGdIt46Q_jDlNNEwmOW45s8Y7. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-team-leader-training/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T235959 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20210706T231211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T185118Z UID:14299-1631923200-1632009599@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:September Adopt-a-Beach 2021 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 18 will be a day of action for the Great Lakes. Join in and be part of something big! \n\n\n\nSeptember Adopt-a-Beach is part of the International Coastal Cleanup\, so you’ll be joining people caring for their local shorelines all over the world. \n\n\n\nOur Adopt-a-Beach teams will be cleaning up beaches across the Great Lakes. And our new website makes it easier than ever to join in. \n\n\n\nFind a cleanup near you. If you don’t see a cleanup that works for you\, set up one of your own. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/september-adopt-a-beach-2021/ LOCATION:At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T190000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20210707T191618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T182759Z UID:14322-1623952800-1623956400@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Great Blue Benefit 2021 DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars for this Year’s Great Blue Benefit! \n\n\n\nWe are delighted to come together virtually in celebration. \n\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, June 17\, for a fun-filled evening where you’ll celebrate with others who care about clean water and learn how you can protect the Great Lakes. Tickets are free\, and donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nProceeds from the Great Blue Benefit support the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ work to make the lakes healthy\, safe\, and beautiful for all. \n\n\n\n2021 Keynote SpeakerEllen Alberding\, President\, Joyce Foundation\n\n\n\nSpecial GuestMichigan Governor\, Gretchen Whitmer\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\nLarry Bell\, President & Founder\, Bell’s Brewery\, Inc.Joel Brammeier\, President & CEO\, Alliance for the Great LakesSue Conatser\, Board Chair\, Alliance for the Great LakesMelinda Danforth\, Director\, Intergovernmental Affairs\, Oneida NationCam Davis\, Commissioner\, Metropolitan Water Reclamation DistrictCrystal M.C. Davis\, Vice President of Policy & Strategic Engagement\, Alliance for the Great LakesKim Foreman\, Executive Director\, Environmental Health WatchTim Hoellein\, Associate Professor\, Department of Biology\, Loyola University ChicagoJo-Elle Mogerman\, Director-WildCare Park\, Saint Louis Zoo; Incoming Board Chair\, Alliance for the Great LakesJoy Mulinex\, Executive Director\, Ohio Lake Erie Commission\,Joyce & Charlie Solberg\, Solberg Manufacturing\n\n\n\nRegister or sponsor. \n\n\n\nCheck out the sponsor levels. \n\n\n\nCan’t join us at the event? Consider donating. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Mary Barton at mbarton@greatlakes.org or (312) 445-9737. We hope you’ll join us! URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/great-blue-benefit-2021/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T235959 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 CREATED:20210707T184904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T185735Z UID:14302-1619222400-1619308799@greatlakes.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff 2021 DESCRIPTION:Spring is just around the corner. That means Adopt-a-Beach season will start before you know it! So mark your calendar: Adopt-a-Beach Spring Kickoff is Saturday\, April 24. \n\n\n\nEvery year\, thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers come together to keep our Great Lakes beaches clean. It’s easy to join in. Visit the Adopt-a-Beach website and find a cleanup near you. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t see a cleanup that works for you\, become a Team Leader and set up one of your own. URL:https://greatlakes.org/event/adopt-a-beach-spring-kickoff-2021/ LOCATION:At your favorite Great Lakes shoreline END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T180000 DTSTAMP:20230405T230622 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:20230405T230622 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:20230405T230622 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:20230405T230622 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:20230405T230622 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