Virtual Public Meeting
This virtual public meeting will be held on May 31st, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT). You must register to participate and/or to submit written or oral comments for the committee by 2:00 p.m. (CDT) on May 30th, 2023.
General Information
The Great Lakes Advisory Board provides advice and recommendations on matters related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The Advisory Board also advises on domestic matters related to implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. The major objectives are to provide advice and recommendations on Great Lakes protection and restoration activities; long-term goals, objectives, and priorities for Great Lakes protection and restoration; and other issues identified by the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force/Regional Working Group.
Registration
Registration is required to participate in this meeting. When registering, provide your name, email, organization, city, and state. Please indicate whether you would like to provide oral and/or written comments during the meeting at the time of registration. Registration deadline is 2:00 pm (CDT), May 30, 2023.
- Register to watch the public meeting and/or to make a public comment.
- Read the complete Federal Register Notice
Draft Meeting Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 2:05 – 2:10 PM | Welcome from GLAB Co-Chair | Dr. Scudder Mackey, Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| 2:10 – 2:20 PM | Review of U.S. EPA Charge Questions | Todd Nettesheim, U.S. EPA |
| 2:20 – 2:30 PM | Introduction of GLAB Workgroup Process | GLAB Chair |
| 2:30 – 3:15 PM | GLAB Member Discussion o Stakeholder Engagement o Environmental Justice o Climate Resiliency |
Facilitated by Kyle Dryfuss-Wells and Dr. Alan Steinman |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | GLAB Member Discussion – Potential Synergies o Next Steps |
Facilitated by GLAB Chair |
| 3:30 – 3:55 PM | Public Comment | GLAB Chair |
| 3:55 – 4:00 PM | Meeting Wrap Up | GLAB Chair |
| 4:00 PM | Adjournment | Designated Federal Officer |