Lake Simcoe Science Forum
The first biennial Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Science Forum was held in Barrie from May 26-27, 2011. The forum focussed on scientific monitoring and research related to protecting the ecological health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
The technical and scientific sessions focussed on:
- research and monitoring
- stewardship and community engagement case studies
- infrastructure technology with an emphasis on innovation and emerging technologies.
Program
The Lake Simcoe Science Forum was run as a combination of joint and concurrent sessions on topics including water quality, stewardship, aquatic life, shoreline and natural heritage, invasive species and climate change.
The program (PDF) included a plenary talk by Dr. Asit Mazumder from the Water and Aquatic Science Research Program, University of Victoria.
