Public Meeting on the Great Lakes Your Voice: Buffalo

The public is invited to observe the panel discussion and provide comments at the end of the session. The International Joint Commission (IJC) will also hold a public meeting at the same location from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 
The International Joint Commission will be holding six public meetings in Great Lakes communities to hear your views about how the Great Lakes are faring, and what Canada and the United States should do to restore and protect them. Now's the time to speak up for the lakes you love.

Agenda
Buffalo, NY - March 28, 2017

Afternoon Panel Discussion - 1:30pm-4:30pm

Gather and Welcome

IJC Presentation: You are the Voice of the Great Lakes

Panel Presentations and Discussion: 

• Community Collaboration for Restoration Action, Buffalo-Niagara Riverkeeper
  
• Making the Great Lakes Place to Be for Outdoor Recreation, Krystyn Tully, Swim Drink Fish Canada 
  
• Emerging Contaminants and Impacts on Fish and Wildlife, Dr. Diana S. Aga, University of Buffalo
  
• Wetland Habitat Restoration Needs for Larval Fish Nursery in the Niagara River, Dr. Alicia Pérez-Fuentetaja, SUNY at Buffalo State
  
• Niagara River Corridor Ramsar Site, a Wetland of International Significance, Jajean Rose-Burney, Western New York Land Conservancy
  
• Alternative Futures for Restored Waterfronts, Sean Burkholder, University at Buffalo
  
• Multiple approaches to eliminate contaminated runoff, Oluwole A. McFoy, general manager, Buffalo Sewer Authority
  
• Buffalo Blue, a Sustainable Business Perspective, Mark Shriver, Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable

Public Comment Period: Please limit your comments to three minutes. 

Closing: Comments from Commissioners and thank you

Evening Public Meeting - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Gather and Welcome

IJC Presentation: You are the Voice of the Great Lakes

Local Presentations: 

• Buffalo River Area of Concern - Key Accomplishments and Role of Community, Buffalo-Niagara Riverkeeper
  
• Niagara River Corridor Ramsar Site, a Wetland of International Significance, Jajean Rose-Burney, Western New York Land Conservancy
  
• Making the Great Lakes the Place to Be for Outdoor Recreation, Krystyn Tully, Swim Drink Fish Canada

Open Discussion with Audience 

Public Comment Period: Please limit your comments to three minutes.  

Closing: Comments from Commissioners and thank you

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will be held at the following locations: 

March 2, 2017: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
March 21, 2017: Detroit, Michigan
March 22, 2017: Sarnia, Ontario
March 23, 2017: Toledo, Ohio
March 28, 2017: Buffalo, New York
March 29, 2017: St. Catharines, Ontario
 

Visit 0000FF;">ParticipateIJC.org to learn more. 

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