October 15: A State-Provincial Approach to Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes Basin: Possibilities and Pitfalls

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are negatively impacting the Great Lakes. The Lakes should be enjoyed for recreation and serve as the home to bountiful freshwater species, however, this precious resource is becoming increasingly toxic. Much has been written and studied about the causes of HABs, and numerous solutions have been proposed. However, there are many cooks in the remedial kitchen and the progress toward remediation has been stalled and uncoordinated.
This symposium will present such a framework by two leading scientific and legal experts on HABs. Professor Irena Creed, Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Saskatchewan and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and Kathryn Friedman, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Canada Institute and Research Professor at the University at Buffalo, will propose a state-provincial framework for tackling HABs. This proposal will then be reviewed by a panel of federal, state and provincial environmental regulators and a panel of industry and non-government organization stakeholders. The timely questions to be answered include: Whether is a state-provincial framework necessary? Is it possible? What are the challenges? How can an enforceable and successful framework be created?
Title:
A State-Provincial Approach to Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes Basin: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 15, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time
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Speakers:

• Professor Irena Creed, Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Saskatchewan and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
• Kathryn Friedman, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Canada Institute and Research Professor at the University at Buffalo

By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Sponsored by the Canada-United States Law Institute

Credit:

• Ohio: 3 hours of online CLE credit, pending approval
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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