Schedule
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Ballast Monitoring Practicums-2019: Schedule
May 30-31, 2019 in Duluth-Superior June 3-4, 2019 in Erie
Schedule (additional details & maps for each location will be emailed to registered participants); subject to change & dependent on port & transportation details at
each location.
Also: watch this site for information about a new exhibit at the Erie Maritime
Museum about the history of ballast technology, which may begin by June 2.
Day Session Time Activity
Evening before 7 - 9 pm Informal get together. Not a formal activity of the
Practicums; however, expect to find some of the
organizers and attendees at the Barkers Waterfront
Grille Lounge (at the Barkers Island Inn) in Superior
and the Colony Pub and Grille in Erie
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Superior, Day 1 is May 30, 2019 Erie, Day 1 is June 3, 2019
8:30 AM Wisconsin Sunrise Breakfast (Superior; beverages, etc. prior to start of activities) and equivalent in Erie
1 1 9:00 AM Beginning of Practicum Workshop. Welcome, Introductions, Hospitality
1 2 9:30 AM Great Lakes Ballast Water 101
1 3 10:00 AM Policy Context: Applications and Drivers of Ballast Water Relevant Monitoring
10:45 AM Break
1 4 11:00 AM Conventional v. Indicative Sampling
12:00 noon Lunch
1 5 12:45 PM Introduction to Alternative Rapid and/or Automated Sampling
and Monitoring Methods. Technology Types and Available
Tools
1 6 1:30 PM Alternative Sample Analysis Methods: Practicum
Technical approaches include
Chlorophyll fluorescence
ATP analysis
Fluorescein diacetate metabolism
Genetic analysis
Image/motility analysis
Automated in-line techniques
1 Break 2:45 PM Informal networking/Refreshments
1 6 3:15 PM Resume Practicum on Alternative Sample Analysis Methods
1 7 4:30 PM Q & A with Vendors and Sharing about Monitoring Tools
Functionality
1 5:00 PM Adjourn & Transportation, as needed
1 6:00 PM Dinner in Superior (Thirsty Pagan; new location
at 1615 Winter St., Superior; directions),
or 7:00 PM Dinner in Erie (Sloppy Duck Saloon; directions)
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Superior, Day 2 is May 31, 2019 Erie, Day 2 is June 4, 2019
2 8 8:15 AM Welcome and Housekeeping
2 9 8:30 AM Cross-Comparison of Rapid Assessment Tool Operation,
Data and Outputs
2 10 9:15 AM The Policy Connection: Monitoring System Policy Relevance;
Programmatic Context. Guidance Document Input
2 Break 10:15 AM
2 11 10:30 AM Technology/Programmatic Gaps/Suggested
Next Steps
2 12 11:30 AM Wrap-up and Adjourn
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For more information, contact
Jeffrey Ram at jeffram@gmail.com
or Allegra Cangelosi at allegracangelosi@gmail.com