Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network (GLRRIN) Phil Mankin Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Encourage the development of regional research and information plans for U.S. coastal, ocean and Great Lakes areas. To use Sea Grant ’ s university capabilities to facilitate discussions among the broad range of regional ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes stakeholders to help identify and prioritize critical resource management problems and associated research and information needs necessary for practical solutions. from the RFP Objective

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Encourage the development of regional research and information plans for U.S. coastal, ocean and Great Lakes areas. To use Sea Grant ’ s university capabilities to facilitate discussions among the broad range of regional ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes stakeholders to help identify and prioritize critical resource management problems and associated research and information needs necessary for practical solutions. from the RFP

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Plans should include: 1)a clear statement of the major regional ocean and coastal management issues, 2)an outline of existing scientific and informational resources, 3)an analysis of the information necessary to address the critical issues, and 4)a prioritized list of actions to be taken. In addition to addressing research needs, the plans should discuss how observational data and decision-support tools might be integrated with the research to best support the needs of the management community. Each plan will include a prioritized list of forecast products that would aid in the transition toward regional ecosystem-based management.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Plans should include: 1)a clear statement of the major regional ocean and coastal management issues, 2)an outline of existing scientific and informational resources, 3)an analysis of the information necessary to address the critical issues, and 4)a prioritized list of actions to be taken. In addition to addressing research needs, the plans should discuss how observational data and decision-support tools might be integrated with the research to best support the needs of the management community. Each plan will include a prioritized list of forecast products that would aid in the transition toward regional ecosystem-based management.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Plans should include: 1)a clear statement of the major regional ocean and coastal management issues, 2)an outline of existing scientific and informational resources, 3)an analysis of the information necessary to address the critical issues, and 4)a prioritized list of actions to be taken. In addition to addressing research needs, the plans should discuss how observational data and decision-support tools might be integrated with the research to best support the needs of the management community. Each plan will include a prioritized list of forecast products that would aid in the transition toward regional ecosystem-based management.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Plans should include: 1)a clear statement of the major regional ocean and coastal management issues, 2)an outline of existing scientific and informational resources, 3)an analysis of the information necessary to address the critical issues, and 4)a prioritized list of actions to be taken. In addition to addressing research needs, the plans should discuss how observational data and decision-support tools might be integrated with the research to best support the needs of the management community. Each plan will include a prioritized list of forecast products that would aid in the transition toward regional ecosystem-based management.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Plans should include: 1)a clear statement of the major regional ocean and coastal management issues, 2)an outline of existing scientific and informational resources, 3)an analysis of the information necessary to address the critical issues, and 4)a prioritized list of actions to be taken. In addition to addressing research needs, the plans should discuss how observational data and decision-support tools might be integrated with the research to best support the needs of the management community. Each plan will include a prioritized list of forecast products that would aid in the transition toward regional ecosystem-based management.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Plans should include: 1)a clear statement of the major regional ocean and coastal management issues, 2)an outline of existing scientific and informational resources, 3)an analysis of the information necessary to address the critical issues, and 4)a prioritized list of actions to be taken. In addition to addressing research needs, the plans should discuss how observational data and decision-support tools might be integrated with the research to best support the needs of the management community. Each plan will include a prioritized list of forecast products that would aid in the transition toward regional ecosystem-based management.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network The plan should take into account existing plans and ongoing planning efforts by various regional and local organizations. Where there is already substantial ongoing activity, the planning efforts should be designed to add value to those efforts, for example by expanding the scope of existing plans, or by establishing priorities among already identified needs.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network The plan should take into account existing plans and ongoing planning efforts by various regional and local organizations. Where there is already substantial ongoing activity, the planning efforts should be designed to add value to those efforts, for example by expanding the scope of existing plans, or by establishing priorities among already identified needs.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network GLRRIN Composition  US representatives from GLERL (NOAA), US EPA, USGS, USFWS, and USACE;  Canadian representatives from the Ontario ministries of the Environment and Natural Resources, the Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and the National Water Research Institute of Environment Canada;  Bi-national representatives from the International Joint Commission (through the Council of Great Lakes Research Managers—Harvey Shear, University of Toronto and Canadian Co-Chair of the Council has agreed to serve in this position), the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, the Great Lakes Commission ; Secretary of GLRRIN: Mark Burrows, Council Secretary of the Council of Great Lakes Research Managers, IJC will also serve as the Secretary of GLRRIN  representative from the Great Lakes Sea Grant Extension Network, the Great Lakes Sea Grant Communications Network, and the Great Lakes COSEE. the two academic and two agency members for each lake network

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Lake Superior Jeff Gunderson, Minnesota Sea Grant, Research Director Margo Shaw, Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network Jack Kelly, USEPA Research Division, Duluth Tom Pratt, Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Lake Michigan Anders Andren, University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Sea Grant Director Phil Mankin, University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Interim Director Stephen Brandt, NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, (GLERL), Director Paul Horvatin, US EPA, Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO), Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Chief

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Lake Huron Don Scavia, University of Michigan, Michigan Sea Grant, Director G. Doug Haffner, University of Windsor Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research Leon Carl, US Geological Survey (USGS), Great Lakes Science Center, Director David McLeish, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Lake Erie Jeff Reutter, Ohio State University, Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab, Director Jan Ciborowski, University of Windsor, Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research Russell Kreis, USEPA, Grosse Ile, Director/Branch Chief Murray Charlton, Environment Canada

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Lake Ontario Jack Mattice, New York Sea Grant, Director Gary Sprules, University of Toronto Jim Johnson, USGS Bruce Morrison, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Overall Regional Network Team Academic Canadian—Jan Ciborowski, Univ. Windsor US—Jeff Reutter, Ohio State Univ. Agency Canadian—TBD US—Paul Horvatin, US EPA, GLNPO

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Alliance for the Great Lakes Chicago Wilderness Consortium Council of Great Lakes Governors Great Lake Fishery Trust Great Lakes Commission Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Lake Michigan Lakewide Management Plan National Invasive Species Council University of Michigan: Land Policy Institute Examples of Organizations

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Water Quality Water Quantity Habitat Native Aquatic Species Land Use Education Economic Human Health Social Water Resources Management Pollution Ecosystem Examples of Topics

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network

Existing scientific and informational resources MI 986 IL-IN 1,129

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Each region will be expected to: 1)Establish a regional coordination group to oversee the planning and implementation of the research and information strategy; 2) Conduct a bottom-up needs assessment with broad user and stakeholder input; 3) Identify research and information gaps; 4) Develop a research and information plan for the region that prioritizes actions according to management-critical needs; 5) Develop coordination mechanisms to ensure the transfer of technology and information to the appropriate end users; and 6) Provide an ongoing platform for coordination, collaboration, and resource sharing among participants.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network GLRRIN Composition Education and Outreach: SG Communicators, Jill Jentes SG Extension, Jim Hurley GL COSEE, Steve Stewart Secretary: Mark Burrows, IJC

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Not everyone has a defined set of priorities or needs.

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Objectives 1) To build upon the LEMN model and establish a voluntary, non-regulatory, binational structure for coordinating, communicating and collaborating (3 C’s) on research, education, and outreach efforts on each of the Great Lakes and an overall network for the entire region.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Objectives 2)To provide an ongoing platform (network) for coordination, collaboration, communication and resource sharing and assist the Council of Great Lakes Research Managers (IJC) in developing and implementing its Great Lakes Research Strategy.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Objectives 3) To assist and better coordinate academic research scientists and to enhance the interactions between academic and agency scientists as they all focus on Great Lakes research priorities.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Objectives 4) To provide a single point of contact for each lake to reach all research scientists on that lake 5) Build research capacity on each lake 6) Facilitate rapid response to RFPs 7) Develop research information network to support GLRC.

Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network Objectives 8) Show how GL priorities and needs fit into Ocean Research Priorities Plan 9) Identify and clarify research priorities and issues and the science questions to address these priorities (not prioritize research) 10) Facilitate development of proposals to address above priorities and issues