This event is jointly sponsored by the Québec government office in Chicago and Marquette University’s Water Law and Policy Initiative. It is presented in conjunction with Current’s Chicago Water Week 2022.

The conversation is expected to cover invasive species management approaches in a variety of contexts, including the effort to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. Experts from both sides of the border will participate, including:

• Colleen Callahan, Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
• Annick Drouin, Ph.D., Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for the Québec Government
• Moderator: Kerith Brand, Public and Governmental Affairs Attachée, Québec Government Office in Chicago
• Introduction by David Strifling, Director, Marquette University Water Law and Policy Initiative

The event is free to attend and open to the public. REGISTER

NOTE: The link to join the virtual meeting will not be visible until 24 hours prior to the event. To join the event, click the link within the reminder email you receive on the day of the event. If you do not already have one, you will need to create an Eventbrite account (it takes less than a minute and be sure to use your Eventbrite account email address to register for this event).

Questions? Contact Professor David A. Strifling at david.strifling@marquette.edu or 414.288.8036