The Minnesota Sea Grant-led HazMaTON team will lead a session at the joint conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. "Uniting to Advance Freshwater Oil Spill Research, Preparedness and Response" will feature 12 in-person oral presentations, along with a one-hour panel discussion.
The HazMaTON session will unite researchers, Indigenous knowledge keepers, managers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore the unique challenges of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from oil spills in freshwater systems. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous perspectives and place-based knowledge in stewardship and resilience, this session includes a panel discussion on Indigenous engagement in oil spill science in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River basin and beyond.
This session is open to registered conference attendees. The joint conference will occur May 25-29, 2026. Registration is required.
When
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
8:20 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. CDT
Where
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
375 York Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3, Canada
Session Chairs
- Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes transportation extension educator, Minnesota Sea Grant
- Natalie Chin, climate and tourism outreach specialist, Wisconsin Sea Grant
- Kenneth Lee, director, Kenneth Lee Research Inc.
- Vince Palace, head research scientist, International Institute for Sustainable Development - Experimental Lakes Area
- Lisa Isaacman, physical science policy and planning officer, Natural Resources Canada
Event Hosts
This event is hosted by the St. Louis River Quest Board of Directors.
Contact
Kelsey Prihoda, Minnesota Sea Grant Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator. [email protected]
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