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AGENDA |
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Welcome and opening comments |
Ann Seha, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
| How might climate change affect the Great Lakes region? | Peter Sousounis, Michigan State University |
| How will climate change affect the potential distribution of individual tree species in the Great Lakes region? (Great Lakes regional assessment findings) | Karen Walker, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis |
| What are the potential effects of future climate change on Minnesota forests? | John Pastor, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota-Duluth |
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What are the implications for forest resources and the timber industry in the face of climate change? |
Jack Rajala, Rajala Lumber Company |
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What are the major issues in long term forest sustainability? |
David Zumeta, Minnesota Forest Resources Council |
| Q & A Panel Discussion | |
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What are the potential effects of climate change on bird distribution and migration patterns? |
Jeff Price, American Bird Conservatory |
| What are some future perspectives on waterfowl and wetlands? | Harvey Nelson, Minnesota Waterfowl Association |
| What Invasive Species are Affecting Forest Ecosystems and Waterfowl? | Jay Rendall, Exotic Species Program, Minnesota DNR |
| Observations from a Wildlife Specialist | Terry Schreiner, Operations specialist, Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge |
| How can Teachers and Interpreters Educate the public?— A Climate Change Toolkit | Karen Scott, USEPA |
| Q & A Panel Discussion | |