Science and Management Community Aquatic Habitat Connectivity Discussion

Threatened and Endangered Species

Contaminants

Invasive Species

Pathogens

Fish Passage

Wednesday, August 22, 2012Groundwork: Understanding Issues and Opportunities

8:00 am to 8:30 am

Opening RemarksBackground – Brian D. Anderson, Illinois Natural History SurveyProcess – Dale P. Burkett, Great Lakes Fishery CommissionThe Bigger Picture – Patrick J. Doran, The Nature Conservancy

8:30 am to 9:45 am

Threatened & Endangered Species Protection/Restoration - Nicolas Mandrak, Department of Fisheries and Oceans15 min presentation - 60 min discussion

9:45 am to 10:15 am Break

10:15 am to 11:30 am

Aquatic Habitat Connectivity and the Proliferation of Non-Native Aquatic Species - Christopher I. Goddard, Great Lakes Fishery Commission15 min presentation - 60 min discussion

11:30 am to 12:00 pmOverview of Aquatic Habitat Connectivity Funding Opportunities - Todd Hogrefe, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation

12:00 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 pm to 2:15 pmContaminant Mobilization -Sarah Warner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service15 min presentation - 45 min discussion

2:15 pm to 3:00 pmPathogen Containment - Gary Whelan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources15 min presentation - 30 min discussion

3:00 pm to 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm to 4:30 pmFish Passage - Matthew Diebel, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources15 min presentation - 45 min discussion

4:30 pm to 5:15 pmRe-Connecting Watersheds While Managing Risk - Brad Gentner, Gentner Consulting Group45 min presentation

5:15 pmAdjourn 

Thursday, August 23, 2012Synthesis: Recommendations and Next Steps

8:00 am to 8:15 am Asian Carp: A Case Study in Aquatic Habitat Connectivity and Integrated Decision-Making - John Rogner, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

8:15 am to 9:45 amFacilitated Discussion: Knowledge Gaps, Data Needs, Decision Support Tool Needs

9:45 am to 10:15 am Break

10:15 am to 12:00 pm

Facilitated Discussion: Chewing on the Hard Questions

12:00 pm Adjourn and Lunch