AGENDA

Welcome and opening comments

Ann Seha, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
How might climate change affect the Great Lakes region? Peter Sousounis, Michigan State University
How will climate change affect the potential distribution of individual tree species in the Great Lakes region? (Great Lakes regional assessment findings) Karen Walker, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
What are the potential effects of future climate change on Minnesota forests? John Pastor, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota-Duluth

What are the implications for forest resources and the timber industry in the face of climate change?

Jack Rajala, Rajala Lumber Company

What are the major issues in long term forest sustainability?

David Zumeta, Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Q & A Panel Discussion  

What are the potential effects of climate change on bird distribution and migration patterns?

Jeff Price, American Bird Conservatory
What are some future perspectives on waterfowl and wetlands? Harvey Nelson, Minnesota Waterfowl Association
What Invasive Species are Affecting Forest Ecosystems and Waterfowl? Jay Rendall, Exotic Species Program, Minnesota DNR
Observations from a Wildlife Specialist Terry Schreiner, Operations specialist, Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
How can Teachers and Interpreters Educate the public?— A Climate Change Toolkit Karen Scott, USEPA
Q & A Panel Discussion