2020 Great Lakes Seminar Series: Recordings
Thank you to all who joined us for our 2020 Great Lakes Seminar Series on December 7-10. If you were not able to attend any of the sessions, please see below for links to recordings of the presentations and discussion.Monday, December 7
Keynote Speaker: Mandela Barnes, Lieutenant Governor of WisconsinModerated by Brenda Coley, Milwaukee Water CommonsTime: 11:00-11:45am eastern VIEW Mandela Barnes here
Tuesday, December 8
Panel Discussion: Cultivating Authentic Partnerships with Tribes and Tribal LeadersTime: 1:00 - 2:30 PM EasternThis webinar will walk through the Ottaway River Dam Removal Project, a River Reborn, in the eyes of the seven grandfather teachings and discuss ways to cultivate relationships through shared vision.Speakers: Brett Fessell, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa IndiansTina Frankenberger, Tribal Councilor, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa IndiansKira Davis, Conservation Resource AllianceVIEW Cultivating Authentic Partnerships hereVIEW video played during presentation: “History of The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians – Anishinaabek” here
Panel Discussion: Engagement and Organizing in Great Lakes CommunitiesTime: 3:00 - 4:30 EasternJoin us for information and examples on how communities around the region can have a voice – whether it is through organizing around an issue, engagement around a project, or finding new ways to build power in a community.Speakers: Paco Ollervides, Green Leadership TrustNicole Brown, Detroit Future CityAnna-Lisa Castle, Alliance for the Great LakesVIEW Engagement and Organizing here
Wednesday, December 9
Presentation: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 101: Policy and FundingWant to know more about the GLRI? How decisions get made? Join this session for a review the basics of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative works.Time: 1:00-2:30pm easternSpeaker: Chad Lord, Policy Director, Healing Our Waters—Great Lakes CoalitionVIEW GLRI 101: Policy and Funding here
Presentation: Equity and the Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeTime: 3:00-4:00pm easternThe HOW Coalition is just wrapping up a study of the GLRI through an equity lens and will share the methodology and the recommended initial next steps to advance and further equitable and just outcomes.Speakers: Anna Brunner, National Wildlife FederationCrystal Davis, Alliance for the Great LakesVIEW Equity and the GLRI here
Thursday, December 10
Panel Discussion: State Revolving Funds: A State-Level Program ViewTime: 1:00-2:30pm easternJoin experts from around the region to learn more about water infrastructure funding and the State Revolving Funds, including how the funding mechanism works in different states, where funding is being directed, what avenues are available to seek funding, and what work is being done to improve the program.Speakers: Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense CouncilAnthonia Ogudipe, Alliance for the Great LakesPete Bucher, Ohio Environmental CouncilVIEW State Revolving Funds here