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2016 ICE BREAKERS WINTER SPEAKER SERIES:
Presented by: Paul Drevnick, PhD, U of M Biological Station and Kevin Donner, Great Lakes Fishery Biologist, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.  
Surveys show widespread mercury contamination in streams, wetlands, and lakes throughout the U.S., with fish consumption advisories issued in 33 states, including Michigan.  Kevin Donner will present results of contaminant monitoring for local lakes, followed by Paul Drevnick's discussion of difficulties solving mercury problems, including research about land management as part of the solution.