FY 2008 Presentations List

Capitalized names represent GLERL authors.
* denotes presenter

BELETSKY, D. Modeling the transport, growth, and settlement of larval yellow perch in Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan Technical Committee Meeting, Travaerse City, MI, August 23-24, 2008 (2008).

*BELETSKY, D., and D.J. SCHWAB. Modeling thermal structure in Lake Erie. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent Univesity, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*BELETSKY, D., D.J. SCHWAB, and M.J. McCORMICK. Near-shore circulation modeling in southern Lake Michigan. 12th Workshop on Physical Processes in Natural Waters, Incline Village, NV, September 2-5, 2008 (2008).

BELETSKY, D., D.J. SCHWAB, and M.J. McCORMICK. Nested grid circulation modeling in southern Lake Michigan. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*BELETSKY, D., D.J. SCHWAB, and M.J. McCORMICK. Evaluation of a 3D circulation model to predict bacterial contamination at Great Lakes beaches. 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2-7, 2008 (2008).

*Bellecourt, M.J., B.A. Biddanda, S.A. RUBERG, and S.C. Nold. 13C of sedimentary carbon in lake Huron sinkholes suggests plantonic, not benthic production. General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Boston, MA, June 1-5, 2008 (2008).

*BRANDT, S.B., D.J. SCHWAB, and T.E. CROLEY II. Nearshore water quality: linkages between watersheds and offshore processes. International Joint Commission on Nearshore Processes, Dearborn, MI, Novembner 19-20, 2007 (2007).

*CAVALETTO, J.F., and H.A. VANDERPLOEG. Effect of hypolimnetic oxygen concentratioan on vertical migration and abundance of zooplankton in the central basin of Lake Erie (poster). 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*Chatterjee, A., C. DeMARCHI, and A.M. Michalak. Improving estimation of over-lake precipitation - An application to Lake Erie. Fal Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, December 10-14, 2007 (2007).

*Chatterjee, A., C. DeMARCHI, and A.M. Michalak. Improving estimation of over-lake precipitation - an appliation to Lake Erie (poster). 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*Costantini, M., S.A. LUDSIN, D.M. MASON, W.C. Boicourt, and S.B. BRANDT. Effect of hypoxia on habitat quality of striped bass Morone saxatilis (Walbaum) in Chesapeake Bay (USA). Seminar, University Della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy, pp. (2008).

CROLEY, T.E. II. GLERL's hydrology program. GLERL-NECP-NWS-NOS Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI, November 28, 2007 (2007).

CROLEY, T.E. II. Great Lakes hydrologic modeling. NWS Chief Scientist (Pedro Restrepo) GLERL visit, Ann Arbor, MI, March 6, 2008 (2008).

CROLEY, T.E. II., C. *DeMARCHI, C. He, and T.S. HUNTER. Performances of the Distributed Large Basin Runoff Model for different watersheds in the Great Lakes basin. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23,2008 (2008).

*CROLEY, T.E. II., and T. HUNTER. Great Lakes climate change thermodynamic impacts assessment, IJC Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Regulation Study. Great Lakes Resonses to Climate Change, UWM Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, April 25, 2008 (2008).

*CROLEY, T.E. II, and T.S. HUNTER. Great Lakes hydrology modeling with the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System. Michigan Technological Institute, Houghton, MI, October 8, 2007 (2007).

CROLEY, T.E. II, and T.S. HUNTER. Great Lakes climate change hydrologic impact assessment, IJC Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Regulation Study. Forum on Potential Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Water Quantity and Quality in the Great Lakes Region, James B. Henry Center for Executive Development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, April 28, 2008 (2008).

*CROLEY, T.E. II, and T.S. HUNTER. Great Lakes climate change hydrologic impmact assessment, IJC Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Regulation Study. Anchor Watch Seminar Series, Great Lakes Water Institute, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, April 24, 2008 (2008).

*CROLEY, T.E. II, T.S. HUNTER, C. He, and C. DeMARCHI. Distributed hydrologic modeling for Great Lakes beach closing forecasts. NOAA's Oceans and Human Health Initiative All PI Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn, Muskegon, MI, October 22-24, 2007 (2007).

*CROLEY, T.E. II, T.S. HUNTER, C. He, and C. DeMARCHI. Spatially distributed surface-subsurface watershed hydrology model of water and mateials runoff. OHH Principal Investigator's Meeting, Muskegon, MI, October 22-24, 2007 (2007).

*CROLEY, T.E. II, C. STOW, S.A. LUDSIN, T.S. HUNTER, M.B. LANSING, A.H. CLITES, C. He, C. DeMARCHI, and N. BOSCH. Spatially distributed surface-subsurface watershed hydrology model of water and materials runoff. ECOFORE Workshop, Palmer Commons, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, November 19-20, 2007 (2007).

DeMARCHI, C. Watershed hydrology and water quality modeling in the Grea Lakes region: current projects and research opportunities at CILER. School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, November 15, 2007 (2007).

DeMARCHI, C. Estimating over-lake precipitation: Traditional approaches and alternative methodologies. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

DeMARCHI, C. Understanding present and future state of the Great Lakes: current hydrology and pollution loads modeling projects at CILER. Department of Geological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, January 25, 2008 (2008).

*DeMARCHI, C., T.E. CROLEY II, C. He, and T.S. HUNTER. Short-term forecasting of discharge and pollution loads for the Grand River (Michigan). 5th Biennial State of Lake Michigan Conference, Traverse City, MI, October 3-5, 2007 (2007).

*DeMARCHI, C., T.E. CROLEY II, C. He, and T.S. HUNTER. Potential impacts of climate changte on pathogen and pesticide contamination of coastal water. Impact of Climate Change on the Great Lakes Ecosystem - A NOAA Science Needs Assessment Workshop to Meet Emerging Challenges, Ann Arbor, MI, July 29-31, 2008 (2008).

*DeMARCHI, C., T.E. CROLEY II, C. He, and T.S. HUNTER. Performances of the Distributed Large BAsin Runoff Model for ECOFORE. ECOFORE Principal Investigator Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI, July 17, 2008 (2008).

*DeMARCHI, C., T.H. JOHENGEN, T.E. CROLEY II, and C. He. Characterizing the relation between Saginaw Bay and its watershed. Multiple Stressors in Saginaw Bay: Navigating the Issues Workshop, Bay City, MI, April 2, 2008 (2008).

DYBLE, J. But is it toxic? Assessing the distribution of toxic Microcystis and environmental factors controlling microcystin production using genetic analyses. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Water Institute, Milwaukee, WI, October 11, 2007 (2007).

DYBLE, J. Impacts of cyanobacterial HABs on human health in the Great Lakes. OHH Principal Investigator's Meeting, Muskegon, MI, October 23, 2007 (2007).

DYBLE, J. But is it toxic? Assessing the distribution of toxic Microcystis and environmental factors controlling microcystin production using genetic analyses. KBS Seminar Series, Gull Lake, MI, March 21, 2008 (2008).

DYBLE, J. Impacts of multiple stressors on water quality. Multiple Stressors Manager's Workshop, Bay City, MI, April 2, 2008 (2008).

DYBLE, J. Phosphorus sources and impacts on water quality in Saginaw Bay. Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Meeting, Bay City, MI, April 4, 2008 (2008).

DYBLE, J. Harmful algal blooms. Seminar, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, September 26, 2008 (2008).

DYBLE, J., G.L. FAHNENSTIEL, H.A. VANDERPLOEG, and R.W. Litaker. Assessing the role of generic composition on microcystin production in Lake Erie Microcystin populations. U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae, Woods Hole, MA, October 31, 2007 (2007).

*DYBLE, J., G.L. FAHNENSTIEL, H.A. VANDERPLOEG, and D.F. Millie. Cyanobacterial HABs in the Great Lakes: Environmental stressors, genetic diversity, and impacts on human health. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 21, 2008 (2008).

*DYBLE, J., G.L. FAHNENSTIEL, H.A. VANDERPLOEG, O. Sarnelle, and R.W. Litaker. Assessing the role of grazing on genetic composition of Lake Erie cyanobacterial HAB populations. ASLO Ocean Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 3, 2008 (2008).

*DYBLE, J., J. Stevenson, O. Sarnelle, M.S. Phanikumar, D. Hyndman, J. Qi, M.A. Evans, and E. Litchman. Complex interactions among land, water, and harmful algal blooms. GESI Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, March 27. 2008 (2008).

*Effler, S.W., F. Peng, D.M. O'Donell, M.G. Perkins, M.E. Spada, and G.A. LESHKEVICH. Minerogenic particles and light scattering in Lake Ontario and pursuit of optical closure. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

FAHNENSTIEL, G.L. Research at the Lake Michigan Field Station. OHH Annual Meeting, Muskegon, MI, October 23, 2008 (2007).

FAHNENSTIEL, G.L. The impact of non-indigenous species in the Great Lakes. Grand Valley State University Limnology Class, Muskegon, MI, November 13, 2007 (2007).

FAHNENSTIEL, G.L. State of Detroit River phytoplankton. IJC Detroit River Workshop, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, December 3, 2008 (2008).

FAHNENSTIEL, G.L. State of the Great Lakes. Y Club International, Muskegon, MI, June 26, 2008 (2008).

*FAHNENSTIEL, G.L., J. DYBLE, D.F. Millie, P.A. Tester, and R.W. Litaker. Factors affecting microcystin concentrations and cell quotas in the Great Lakes. Fourth Symposium on Harmful Algae in the United States, Woods Hole, MA, October 29, 2007 (2007).

HAWLEY, N. Sediment transport in Lake Erie. 2008 ASLO Ocean Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2008 (2008).

HAWLEY, N. Great Lakes research. Outreach presentation, vessel cruise, and field work demonstrations to students from University of Chicago, Lake Michigan Field Station, Muskegon, MI, May 11-13, 2008 (2008).

HAWLEY, N. Sediment transport observationsin Lake Erie. 2008 Lake Erie Millennium Conference, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, May 2008 (2008).

*He, C., and T.E. CROLEY II. Integration of GIS and Distributed Large Basin Runoff Model for modeling nonpoint source loadings in the Great Lakes watersheds. International Congress on Modeling and Simulation, Session 47: Nutrient Modeling Techniques to Support Water Quality Management, Christchurch, New Zealand, December 10-13, 2007 (2007).

*He, C., T.E. CROLEY II, and C. DeMARCHI. Estimating spatial distributio nof nonpoint source pollution loadings by using the DLBRM. NOAA's Ocean and Human Health Initiative All PI Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn, Muskegon, MI, Oceober 22-24, 2007 (2007).

*He, C., T.E. CROLEY II, and C. DeMARCHI. Modeling spatial distribution of nonpoint source pollution in the Great Lakes watersheds. The Association of American Geographer's Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, April 15-20, 2008 (2008).

*He, C., C. DeMARCHI, T.E. CROLEY II, and T.S. HUNTER. Climate change and non-point source pollution in the Great Lakes basin: Opportunities and challenges. Impact of Climate Change on the Great Lakes Ecosystem - A NOAA Science Needs Assessment Workshop to Meet Emerging Challenges, Ann Arbor, MI, July 29-31, 2008 (2008).

*HOOK, T.O., D. BELETSKY, E. RUTHERFORD, D.M. MASON, and D.J. SCHWAB. A linked hydrodynamic and individual-based model to similate alewife recruitment in Lake Michigan. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*HUNTER, T.S., C. He, T.E. CROLEY II, and C. DeMARCHI. Forecasting Grand River (Michigan) discharge and pollution loads. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

JOHENGEN, T.H., C. *DeMARCHI, T.E. CROLEY II, and C. He. Sediment and nutrient load simulation for the Saginaw Bay AIF. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S. CEGLHH research and programs (presentation and facilitation). Minnesota Harmful Algal Bloom Workshop, St. Paul, MN, March 4-6, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S. Presentation on CEGLHH. Michigan Environmental Health Association Conference, Bay City, MI, March 13, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S. CEGLHH research and programs (Facilitator and Tabling). Unwanted Medicine Disposal, Howell, MI, April 2, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S. CEGLHH research and programs (presentation and poster). Oceans and Human Health Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 16-18, 2008. NSF, NIEHS, and NOAA, pp. (2008).

JOSEPH, S. Presentation on CEGLHH research and programs. Michigan Recycling Coalition Annual Meeting, Traverse City, MI, May 13-15, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S. Presentation on CEGLHH research and programs. Society for American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Annual Meeting, Traverse City, MI, June 3-4, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S. Presentation. Update on CEGLHH's research in the Grand River. Ottawa County Second Annual Water Quality Forum, Ottawa County Filmore Building, West Olive, MI (2008).

JOSEPH, S. Presentation on CEGLHH research and programs. Rouge River Waer Festival, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, May 1, 2008 (2008).

JOSEPH, S., and R. STURTEVANT. Great Lakes research and programs. 4H Great Lakes Camp for Middle and High School Students, July 27-August 2, 2008 (2008).

*Kao, Y., C. DeMARCHI, S.A. Alderstein, and M.J. Wiley. Comparison of two hydrological models used in the Great Lakes Basin (poster). 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*Kendall, S., B.A. Biddanda, and S.A. RUBERG. Physical-chemical characterizatioan of a nearshore submerged sinkhole ecosystem in Lake Huron. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B. Great Lakes research. Detroit Association of Phi Beta Kappa, Birmingham, MI, May 4, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B. Great Lakes research (outreach presentation to middle and high school students). Green Water Summit, Flint, MI, May 16,2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B. Great Lakes research and programs (outreach tabling event). U.S. Power Squadron Boat Show, Detroit, MI, September 5, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B. Great Lakes research and careers (presentation to elementary and middle school students). Rouge River Water Festival, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI, September 16, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B., and C.M. DARNELL. Great Lakes research and programs (outreach tabling event). Huron River Day, Gallup Park, Ann Arbor, MI, July 13, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B., S. JOSEPH, and R. STURTEVANT. Great Lakes research and programs. Presentation and GLERL lab tour to teacher intern from NWS White Lake, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, August 1, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B., S. JOSEPH, and R. STURTEVANT. Great Lakes research and programs. EMU Creative Scientific Inquiry students visit and tour to discuss potential collaboration, Ann Arbor, MI, September 10, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B., T.F. NALEPA, J. DYBLE, M.J. McCORMICK, S.A. RUBERG, and R.W. MUZZI. Great Lakes research at GLERL. GLERL presentations and facility tour to students at Lansing Community College and Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI, April 17, 2008 (2008).

LANSING, M.B., R. STURTEVANT, C.M. DARNELL, L.W. FLORENCE, and S. JOSEPH. Great Lakes research (outreach tabling event). Detroit Boat Show, Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, February 16-24, 2008 (2008).

*Lekki, J., G.A. LESHKEVICH, Q.V. Nguyen, J. Flatico, N. Prokop, J. Kojima, R. Andeson, J. Demers, and M. Krasowski. Update on Great Lakes hyperspectral water quality instrument suite for airborne monitoring of algal blooms. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*LESHKEVICH, G.A., and S. LIU. CoastWatch Great Lakes program update: 2008. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

LESHKEVICH, G.A., and S. LIU. CoastWatch Great Lakes node summary and operations report. CoastWatch Node Meeting, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, August 26-28, 2008 (2008).

LIEBIG, J.R. Zebra mussels. Fourth Grade Class, St. Matthew Lutheran School, Walled Lake, MI, October 12, 2007 (2007).

LIEBIG, J.R., H.A. VANDERPLOEG, S.A. POTHOVEN, J.F. CAVALETTO, D. KRUEGER, D.M. MASON, G.A. LANG, K.L. PANGLE, R. Pichlova, and S.D. Peacor. Interactions of the invasive predatory cladocerans, Bythotrephes longimanus and Cercopagis pengoi, with zooplankton and fish along an onshore-offhosre transect in southern Lake Michigan (poster). 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008. (2008).

LOFGREN, B. M. Climate change affecting our world and our region. Focus the Nation Event, Sienna Heights University, Adrian, MI, January 31, 2008 (2008).

LOFGREN, B. M. Climate Change: Focus on the Great Lakes. Wisconsin Renewable Energy Summitt, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI, March 12-14, 2008 (2008).

LOFGREN, B. M. Atmospheric and hydrologic impacts of increased greenhouse gases on the Great Lakes simulated using CHARM2. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

LOFGREN, B. M. Modeling to address open questions on the future of Great Lakes climate. Impact of Climate Change on the Great Lakes Ecosystem Workshop, University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment, Ann Arbor, MI, July 29-31, 2008 (2008).

LOFGREN, B. M. Lake parametrization and simulation in a regional climate model of the North American Great Lakes (and other places). Workshop on Parameterization of Lakes in Numerical Weather Prediction and Climate Models, Russian State Hydrometeorological University, Zelenogorsk, Russia, September 18-20, 2008 (2008).

*McCORMICK, M.J., T.O. Manley, D. BELETSKY, A.J. FOLEY, G.L. FAHNENSTIEL, and N. HAWLEY. Tracking the surface flow in Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain: Our Lake, Our Future, Burlington, VT, January 8-9, 2008 (2008).

MUZZI, R.W., S.A. RUBERG, J.C. LANE, T.C. MILLER, and S.A. CONSTANT. Real-time coastal observation network: Five year update on communications, power, and data access. ONR/MTS Buoy Workshop 2008, Bay St. Louis, MS, March 4-6, 2008 (2008).

NALEPA, T.F. The continued expansion of the quagga mussel population in Lake Michigan. 5th Biennial State of Lake Michigan Conference, Traverse City, MI, October 2007 (2007).

NALEPA, T.F. Aquatic invasive species and recent food web disruptions in the Great Lakes. Shipman Society Invited Lecture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, November 2007 (2007).

NALEPA, T.F. Transformation of the offshore benthic community in Lake Michigan: Implications of the dramatic shift from the native amphipod to the invasive quagga mussel in 12 years. Inland Seas Association, Traverse City, MI, March 11, 2008 (2008).

NALEPA, T.F. A chronological perspecive on ecological impacts of dreissenids in the Great Lakes: some expected and unexpected outcomes. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborogh, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 pp. (2008).

*NALEPA, T.F., and D.A. Rockwell. Status of Diporeia spp. and dreissenids in the upper Great Lakes. Great Lakes Fishery Commission Annual Meeting, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, March 2008 (2008).

*Nghiem, S.V., and G.A. LESHKEVICH. Using satellite scatterometer data to map and monitor variations in Great Lakes ice cover. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*Nold, S.C., B.A. Biddanda, and S.A. RUBERG. Karst sinkholes in Lake Huron (North America) are biologically iverse carbon sinks for planktonic production. International Society of Microbial Ecology, Cairns, Australia, August 17-22, 2008 (2008).

*O'Donnell, D.M., G.F. Quaring, M.E. Spada, S.W. Effler, and G.A. LESHKEVICH. An optics survey of the western basin of Lake Erie. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-3, 2008 (2008).

*Perkins, M.G., S.W. Effler, C.M. Strait, G.F. Quaring, L. Zhang, and G.A. LESHKEVICH. Patterns of light absorption in the west basin of Lake Erie. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

POTHOVEN, S.A. Status of bloody red shrimp and opossum shrimp in Lake Michigan. Sea Grant Regional Fishery Workshop, Ludington, MI, January 5, 2008 (2008).

POTHOVEN, S.A. Lower food web changes and implications for the Lake Michigan fishery. Sea Grant Regional Fishery Workshop, Grand Haven, MI, March 1, 2008 (2008).

*POTHOVEN, S.A., and T.F. NALEPA. Fish diets and condition in Lake Huron (poster). 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

QUIGLEY, M.A. Careers in Great Lakes and ocean sciences. Career day, Franklin Middle School, Westland, MI, April 2, 2008 (2008).

QUIGLEY, M.A. Great Lakes research at GLERL (outreach tabling event). Earth Day Activities at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, April 17, 2008 (2008).

*REICHART, J.M., B.J. Fryer, S.A. LUDSIN, T.B. Johnson, J.T. Tyson, T.H. JOHENGEN, and N. HAWLEY. River plume effects on yellow perch growth, survival, and recruitment in Lake Erie. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

REID, D.F. Reduction of invasion risk from ballast water using saltwater. 7th Annual Invasive Species Field Course, Traverse City, MI, July 29, 2008. Inland Seas Education Association, pp. (2008).

REID, D.F. Effectiveness of salinity in protecting the Great Lakes - A synopsis of recent research. Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel, Milwaukee, WI, June 18, 2008 (2008).

REID, D.F. Retrospective on the zebra mussel invasion of the Great Lakes. Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel, Milwaukee, WI, June 18, 2008 (2008).

REID, D.F. Ballast water exchange. Ballast Water Management Plans and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Workshop, Cleveland, OH, January 31, 2008 (2008).

*REID, D.F., and D. Wilkinson. The zebra mussel: Catalyst for National policy on aquatic invasive species. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

RUBERG, S.A. Recent advances in limnology and oceanography. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bio/Sci 611, Milwaukee, WI, February 28, 2008 (2008).

RUBERG, S.A. Cyber-infrastructure for environmental observations. Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute Workshop, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, March 26-27, 2008 (2008).

RUBERG, S.A. Lake Huron sinkholes. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council, Alpena, MI, June 2008 (2008).

*RUBERG, S.A., R.W. MUZZI, S.B. BRANDT, J. Gray, Downing, J.C. LANE, T.C. MILLER, and S.A. CONSTANT. A wireless internet-based observatory: The Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON). MTS/IEEE Oceans 2007 Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, September 30-October 5, 2007 (2007).

*RUBERG, S.A., R.W. MUZZI, S.B. BRANDT, J.C. LANE, T.C. MILLER, and S.A. CONSTANT. ReCON. Regional Data Exchange, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, October 29, 2007 (2007).

*Rucinski, D.K., D. BELETSKY, J. DePinto, D. Scavia, and D.J. SCHWAB. Long-term application of a climate-driven dissolved oxygen model for the central basin of Lake Erie. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*Rucinski, D.K., D. BELETSKY, J. DePinto, D. Scavia, and D.J. SCHWAB. Development and application of ID eutrophic models for the central basisn of Lake Erie. 51st Annual Conference of the International Associaiton for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*SCHWAB, D.J., D. BELETSKY, and G.A. LANG. A real-time system for prediction of coastal circulation at Great Lakes beaches. 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2-7, 2008 (2008).

*SELLINGER, C.E., and T.E. CROLEY II. GLERL's hydrology program. NOAA-USGS Committee on Hydrology Meeting, Silver Spring, MD, January 16, 2008 (2008).

*Shuchman, R., G.A. LESHKEVICH, C. Hatt, D. Pozdnyakov, and A. Korosov. Development of a robust hydrooptical model for the Great Lakes for the extraction of chlorophyll, dissolved organic cargon and suspended minerals from MODIS satellite data. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

STOW, C. Bayesian ensemble estimationin a Chesapeake Bay hypoxia model. Estuarine Reearch Federation, Providence, RI, November 2007 (2007).

STOW, C. Analysis of water level changes in lakes Michigan and Huron. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

STOW, C. Overview of Saginaw Bay Multiple Stressors Project. Nature Conservancy, Lansing, MI, January 2008 (2008).

STOW, C. Overview of Satinaw Bay Multiple Stressors Project. Internatioal Upper Great Lakes Study, Lake Superior Task Team Meeting, Port Huron, MI, April 7, 2008 (2008).

STOW, C. Bayesian modeling in the Neuse River Estuary, NC. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, April 9, 2008 (2008).

STOW, C. Overview of Saginaw Bay Multiple Stressors Project. Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Phosphorus Committee, Bay City, MI, April 11, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R. Great Lakes research. St. Clair Shores Public Library, St. Clair Shores, MI, May 7, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R. Great Lakes research (outreach presentation and hands on activities for 5th grade students). Limnology Field Experience, Stockbridge Elementary School, Stockbridge, MI, May 28-29, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R. GLANSIS and Experts Database. Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop, Detroit, MI, June 10-11, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R. GLANSIS and Experts Database. Aquatic Nuisance Species Great Lakes Panel Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, June 17-19, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R. Great Lakes research and programs. COSEE Teacher Workshop on the Lake Guardian, July 13-19, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R. Great Lakes research, programs, and resources. Realtime Data Workshop for Teachers, Put-in-Bay, OH, July 14-17, 2008 (2008).

STURTEVANT, R., and S. JOSEPH. Great Lakes research (presentations to 5th grade students). Rouge River Water Festival, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI, May 1, 2008 (2008).

*STURTEVANT, R., and D.F. REID. GLANSIS: The Great Lakes Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Information System (poster). 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*STURTEVANT, R., and D.F. REID. Recent history of Great Lakes saltwater vessel traffic, delivery of ballast water, and the effect of ballast water exchange on aquatic species invasions. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

VANDERPLOEG, H.A. What dreissenid mussels do: Are they responsible for recent changes in western Lake Erie? 3rd Annual Western Lake Erie Conference, Toledo Yacht Club, Toledo, OH, March 13, 2008. Western Lake Erie Water Association, the Sierra Club, BP, and the Toledo Area Metroparks, pp. (2008).

*VANDERPLOEG, H.A., J.F. CAVALETTO, J.R. LIEBIG, S.A. Ludsin, and C.P. Madenjian. Physical-biological coupling and the resource mismatch hypothesis for plankton and fish. NOAA Climate Impacts on Great Lakes Ecosystems Workshop, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, July 29-31, 2008 (2008).

*VANDERPLOEG, H.A., T.F. NALEPA, G.L. FAHNENSTIEL, S.A. POTHOVEN, J.R. LIEBIG, J. DYBLE, and S. ROBINSON. Dreissenids as nearshore and offshore engineers: predicting direct and indirect effects of mussels on pelagic food webs. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*VANDERPLOEG, H.A., T.F. NALEPA, and D.F. REID. Dreissenids in North America: 20 years of consequences - synthesis and open discussion. 51st Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, May 19-23, 2008 (2008).

*VANDERPLOEG, H.A., S.A. POTHOVEN, G.L. FAHNENSTIEL, and T.F. NALEPA. Surprising synergies between invasive species and climate impacts. NOAA Climate Impacts on Great Lakes Ecosystems Workshop, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, July 29-31, 2008 (2008).

*Zhang, X., L. Bahner, R.J. Wood, E.D. Houde, E.R. Annis, L.W. Harding, S.A. LUDSIN, and S.B. BRANDT. Modeling the temporal and spatial variability in bay anchovy habitat suitability in Chesapeake Bay: Habitat matters. Estuarine Research Federation's 19th Biennial International Conference, Providence, RI, November 4-8, 2007 (2007).

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