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Lake Erie in the Millennium Conference 2001

Progress and New Issues

A Binational Conference
March 28-29, 2001
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Platform presentation abstracts (Wednesday 28 March)

- Research Need #1. Factors Regulating Energy flow in the Food Web - Workshop Findings & Predictions

- Research Need #2. Habitat Issues

- Research Need #3. Invaders

- Research Need #4. Contaminant Processes in Lake Erie - Workshop Findings & Recommendations

- Opportunities for Interaction

 

Research Workshop - The Influence of the Detroit River on the Lake Erie Ecosystem (Thursday 29 March)

 

Poster Presentations


Platform presentation abstracts

Wednesday 28 March

Research Need #1. Factors Regulating Energy flow in the Food Web - Workshop Findings & Predictions

  Solar Radiation in Lake Erie. Ralph Smith, University of Waterloo Abstract
     
  Nutrients & Water Quality. Murray Charlton, NWRI, Environment Canada Abstract
     
  Lake Erie Plankton at the Millenium plus one: Processes and Problems. David Culver, Ohio State University Abstract
     
  Microbial Processes Involved in Nutrient and Energy Flow Through the Base of the Food Web in Lake Erie. Bob Heath, Kent State University. Abstract
     
  Zoobenthic Fauna of Lake Erie: Continuing Patterns of Change. Trefor Reynoldson, NWRI, Environment Canada
     
  Status of Fish Stocks in Lake Erie: An Update. Steve Nepszy, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Abstract
 
 

Canadian Trends in Lake Erie Colonial Waterbird Populations. Craig Hebert, Chip Weseloh, Canadian Wildlife Service

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  Nutrient Trend Results 1983-2000. David Rockwell, US EPA Abstract
     
  Biological engineering for remediation. Richard Sayre, Ohio State University. Guest speaker. Abstract

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Research Need #2. Habitat Issues

  Recent Developments in Constructing Climate Change Scenarios for Impact and Adaptation Assessments. Linda Mortsch, Environment Canada  
     
  Continuing Low Lake Erie Water Levels. Frank Quinn, NOAA. Abstract
     
  Identification and Mapping of Lake Erie Structural Habitat. Scudder Mackey, Ohio Geological Survey  
     
  Towards A Comprehensive Assessment of Wetland Quality of Lake Erie Coastal Marshes: Combining Landscape and Food-web Approaches. Patricia Chow-Fraser, McMaster University Abstract
     
  Fish Habitat, Riverine Inflows and Western Lake Erie: Implications for Fisheries Management. Jeff Tyson, Ohio DNR, Sandusky Abstract

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Research Need #3. Invaders

Speakers participated in a GLFC Research Workshop held at Mississauga, ON, October 2000

  Invertebrate invasions in Lake Erie: Recent Developments and Prognostications. Hugh MacIsaac, University of Windsor  
     
  Nonindigenous Fishes in Lake Erie. Tim Johnson, Ontario MNR; Lynda Corkum, University of Windsor Abstract
     

 

 

Research Need #4. Contaminant Processes in Lake Erie - Workshop Findings & Recommendations

Speakers participated in LEMP Research Workshop #2.0, held at Erie, PA, September 2000

     
  Sediment Contamination in Lake Erie. Chris Marvin, NWRI, Environment Canada Abstract
     
  Water Borne and Sediment Borne Contaminants in the Lake Erie-Lake St. Clair Drainages. Donna Myers and Dan Button, USGS, Columbus Abstract
     
  Distribution and Burdens of Bioaccumulative Contaminants in the Lake Erie Food Web: A Review. Sarah Gewurtz, University of Toronto.  
     
  Summary & Recommendations. Scott Painter, NWRI, Environment Canada & Donna Myers, USGS  
     
  General Discussion & Recommendations Russ Kreis, US EPA, Grosse Ile
     
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  Research & the role of the IJC. Mark Burrows, IJC.  
     
  Research & the role of US granting agencies Jeff Busch, Lake Erie Protection Fund  
     
  Research & the role of the Lake Erie LAMP. Environment Canada  

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Thursday 29 March

 

Research Workshop - The Influence of the Detroit River on the Lake Erie Ecosystem

  Nutrient Loadings to Lake Erie. David Dolan, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay.
 
  The Detroit River as a Contaminant Loadings Source to Lake Erie. G. Doug Haffner, University of Windsor & Russ Kreis, US EPA, Grosse Ile. Abstract
 
  Detroit River Habitats versus Sewage Additions: Organic Matter Quality and Quantity for Benthic Production. Bruce Manny, USGS, Ann Arbor. Abstract
 
  Evaluating the effectiveness of PCB Control Measures Based on Measuring Ecosystem Results. John Hartig, Detroit River Navigator. Abstract
     

 

Poster presentations

  Spring Banding of American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) at Long Point, Ontario. Ashley, P., Canadian Wildlife Service, S. Petrie, Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Fund, N. North, Canadian Wildlife Service, M. Brock, Canadian Wildlife Service and Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Fund Abstract
     
  Proceedings of a Workshop on Avian Botulism in Lake Erie. Campbell, J. M., Mercyhurst College, H. M. Domske, New York Sea Grant, E. C. Obert, Pennsylvania Sea Grant.  
     
  Biological Monitoring and Application of Food Web Bioaccumulation Models in the Detroit River. Drouillard, K., University of Windsor, H. A. Morrison, Aqualink, R. W. Russell, Lakehead University, R. Lazar, and G. D. Haffner, University of Windsor Abstract
     
  Intraguild Predation Between Exotic Echinogammarus ischnus and Native Gammarus fasciatus in Western Basin Lake Erie. Jeter, L., K. Kozak, Wright State University, and M. Gonzalez, Miami University I Abstract
     
  The Gonadal Abnormalities Observed in Male White Perch (Morone americana) of the Detroit River and the Surrounding Areas: A Result of Endocrine Disruption? Kavanagh R.J., G. C.. Balch, Trent University, Y. Kiparissis, Queen's University, A. J. Niimi, Fisheries and Oceans, Burlington and C. D. Metcalfe, Trent University . Abstract
     
  Effect of Inter-specific Competition and Fish on the Spatial Distribution of Gammarus fasciatus and Echinogammarus ischnus. Kozak, K., Wright State University and M. J. Gonzalez, Miami University, Ohio Abstract
     
  Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement: Policy Agenda Change Mediated by Resource Managers. MacDonagh-Dumler, J., Michigan State University Abstract
     
  Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Fund Rapid Increase in the Lower Great Lakes Population of Feral Mute Swans. Petrie S. and C. M. Francis, Abstract
     
  The Lake Erie-Lake Winnipeg Exotic Connection. Salki, A., H. Kling and K. Patalas, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Central & Arctic Region Abstract
     
  Lake Winnipeg - Signs of Cultural Eutrophy. Stainton, M., A. Salki, and H. Kling, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Central & Arctic Region Abstract
     
  Cadmium: A Phytoplankton Nutrient in Pelagic Lake Erie. Twiss, M., Ryerson Polytechnic University Abstract

 

Modelling Workshop Thursday, March 29 afternoon

Frameworks for Modelling Ecological Change in the Detroit River - Lake Erie Corridor (Follow this link)

 

 

 

 

 


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