2022 Great Lakes Coastal Symposium

Thank You for Joining Us!

Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 Great Lakes Coastal Symposium, held September 19-21, 2022 at the Kewadin Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. This event was organized by the Great Lakes Coastal Assembly, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and Audubon Great Lakes.

The next Symposium will be offered in 2024; please check back for preliminary details on that event.

About the Event

The Coastal Symposium will feature presentations, networking opportunities, workshops, and field trips. Over three days, participants will explore the state of our coastal systems in the face of a rapidly changing climate, discuss current topics related to coastal wetland management, and provide input on management and conservation approaches for this upper Great Lakes setting. Participants will spend time in the classroom and in the field sharing experiences and best practices for managing coastal waters, vegetation, and wildlife.

2022 Symposium Theme

This year’s theme is identifying priorities for coastal system conservation and restoration in less-altered coastal ecosystems. The nearby St. Marys River and Straits of Mackinac allow for participants to learn about coastal systems across a spectrum of development and ecological integrity, from conservation of high-quality coastal wetlands to restoration successes in more impacted areas. The Coastal Symposium will bring together stakeholders involved in research and management of coastal systems to discuss means and tools for prioritizing ongoing conservation and restoration efforts in the eastern Upper Peninsula with relevance throughout the Great Lakes region.

Who is This Event For?

The Great Lakes Coastal Symposium is an event for coastal stakeholders including managers, restoration practitioners, scientists, educators and university students.