Mercury in Michigan Lakes: Regional and Local Perspectives
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Location
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
426 Bay Street
Downtown Petoskey (across from the Perry Hotel)
Fees/Admission
No charge to attend, donations welcome.
Limited seating available.
Pre-registration is required
Website
Contact Information
Call Sandy at 231-347-1181 to register
Description
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.
