Gary Wilson

Activists, scientists and government representatives have converged in Cleveland this week for the second annual Great Lakes Week.

For those who cannot make it to Ohio, a live stream and commentaries on the event are available online from Detroit Public Television and WVIZ/PBS ideastream®.

One of the commentators is Great Lakes Echo’s own Gary Wilson.

You can hear Gary talk about key issues such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and algae blooms.

Gary also was interviewed here by WBEZ in Chicago.

Agencies including the International Joint Commission, the Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Coalition and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency worked together to put on the conference.

Individual organizations will hold their annual meetings, but will also have the chance to collaborate with other agencies to discuss issues such as nutrient problems in the Great  Lakes and Asian carp.

Today’s broadcast schedule includes the Presidential Candidate Forum and a discussion on oil pipelines and the Great Lakes.