U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting

Overview
The U.S. AOC Program Meeting is held annually to review recent developments affecting the program; discuss approaches for implementing delisting targets; build capacity to implement on-the-ground restoration actions; identify opportunities to address AOC restoration priorities; improve linkages between the AOCs, Lakewide Management Plans (LaMPs) and other programs; and consider actions that will strengthen the regional U.S. AOC program.

Upcoming Meeting
Planning for the upcoming U.S. AOC Program Annual Meeting is currently underway. The meeting is scheduled for September 22-23, 2010 in Buffalo, NY. Please refer to the 2010 conference webpage for more details.

Summaries of Past Meetings
Click on the links below for information on past U.S. AOC annual meetings:

• 2009 Meeting: Implementing Restoration Targets and Achieving On-The-Ground Results for the Great Lakes
• 2008 Meeting: Setting Targets, Delisting Impairments and Beyond!
• 2007 Meeting: Achieving Restoration Targets and Sustaining Stewardship

Who Should Attend
The meeting is intended for all parties involved in efforts to restore the U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern, including members of local AOC groups, state and federal agency staff, LaMP participants, academic partners, consultants, and other interested parties.

Contacts
For more information, contact Matt Doss, Great Lakes Commission, 734-971-9135, mdoss@glc.org.