Save the Date!

​The Great Lakes Coastal Assembly is pleased to announce that the 2026 Great Lakes Coastal Symposium will take place from October 26 - 28, 2026, in Huron, OH, at the Sawmill Creek Resort. 
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​We hope you'll make plans to join us!

Theme

Building Partnerships, Measuring Progress – The Future of Great Lakes Coasts
This year’s theme highlights the collaborative nature of working towards a resilient future for Great Lakes coasts. From stronger partnerships to clearer ways of tracking progress, the symposium focuses on forward‑looking strategies that support healthier, more resilient coastal ecosystems. Join partners from across the region as we look ahead together.

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. Visit the event archives to explore programming from previous years. 

Announcements

  • Now welcoming sponsors. Review the sponsorship packet and register as a sponsor to support this event and connect with Great Lakes coastal partners. Visit the ​sponsorship webpage for full details.
  • Deadline extended! Now accepting proposals for oral and poster presentations through June 12, 2026. Visit the proposals webpage for full details.

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!

​Great Lakes Level Sponsor

Lake Ontario Level Sponsor

Braddock Bay Level Sponsor

Genessee River Level Sponsor

​Contact Us to Learn More

​​Liz Berg | Assembly Coordinator and Great Lakes Coastal Program Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, [email protected]

​Cherie Hagen | Assembly Co-Chair and Lake Superior Supervisor, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, [email protected]

Janice Kerns | Assembly Co-Chair and Reserve Manager at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, [email protected]

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