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)
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 | |
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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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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 | ||
| Opportunities for Interaction | ||
| 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 | |
| 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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