This symposium was hosted by the Canada Water Agency (CWA) with support from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
About This Event
Restoring and protecting critically important Great Lakes coastal areas is a priority under the Government of Canada’s Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.
This initiative aims to support and promote local action to enhance water quality, ecosystem health, and the climate resilience of coastal areas.
This symposium brought together more than 80 people from across the Canadian Great Lakes for a day of learning and collaboration.
It featured 13 presentations, including presentations on each of the nine projects that were awarded multi-year funding to restore and protect critically important coastal areas in 2024-2025.
View Symposium Slides
Through open discussions, participants shared best adaptation practices and explored opportunities to advance science, action, and engagement in restoring and protecting Great Lakes coastal areas.
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View Summary Report & Highlights Summary
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Contact
- For questions about this webpage, please contact TRCA Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science: wpes@trca.ca.
- For questions about the Government of Canada’s Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative, please contact: GreatLakes-GrandsLacs@cwa-aec.gc.ca.