Sea Grant Week 2022

Name: Sea Grant Week 2022
Start: 2022-09-11T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-09-15T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

September 11 – 15, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio

Welcome to Cleveland, Ohio, a thriving Great Lakes city that has transformed from its industrial past to a regional center for arts, entertainment and outdoor recreation. Cleveland has weathered many storms: from a burning river that inspired the Clean Water Act of 1972 to Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the city has worked hard to recover and become more resilient. It’s an inspiring story that makes it a perfect setting for Sea Grant Week 2022.

This week brings opportunities for networking, building partnerships and simply connecting with Sea Grant colleagues from across the country. Outcome-oriented breakout sessions and workshops offer a chance to share best management practices, grow professionally and strengthen existing communities of practice. The schedule also includes excursions designed to showcase Sea Grant partners, Ohio Sea Grant’s work across the state, and of course a chance to get to know Cleveland and Lake Erie better.

Registration Costs

Excursions costs are included in the registration fee.

Registration costs cover the Sea Grant Week meeting from Tuesday, September 13 through Thursday, September 15. Excursion costs and the evening banquet are included in the registration fee (guests can be added at an additional fee). If you are attending meetings on Sunday, September 11 and/or Monday, September 12 (e.g., SGA, NSGAB, Network meetings) an additional early arrival fee of $50 per day will be added to your registration.

Standard Registration

$650

June – Aug 31

Late/On-Site Registration

$850

Sept 1 – Sept 15

Register Today!

Other Costs

Guest excursion ticket	$50
Guest banquet ticket	$65
Early arrival	$50/day

Photo Credits

Erik Drost

Christopher Capell

Pete

Week At A Glance

Sunday, September 11

7:00 – 8:00am
Breakfast provided
8:00am – 5:00pm
Sea Grant Advisory Board
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Lunch provided
TBD
Network Advisory Committee

TBD
Program Mission Committee
TBD
External Relations Committee
6:30 – 8:00pm
Sea Grant Association Leadership Meeting
Dinner on your own

Monday, September 12

7:00 – 8:00am
Breakfast provided
8:00am – 5:00pm
Sea Grant Association Delegate Meeting
8:30am – 2:00pm
Sea Grant Advisory Board
12:00 – 1:30pm
Lunch provided

Half/Full Day
Network Meetings
- Communicators
- Fiscal Officers
- Legal Network
- Extension Assembly
- Research Coordinators
- Educators
6:00 – 8:00pm
Sea Grant Academy Alumni Happy Hour
Dinner on your own

Tuesday, September 13

7:00 – 8:00am
Breakfast provided
8:00 – 10:00am
Open meeting time
- Regional Networks
- Visioning Topics
- Communities of Practice
10:00am – 1:30pm
Opening Plenary Session and Lunch
1:30 – 3:00pm
Breakout Sessions

3:00 – 3:30pm
Break
3:30 – 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions
6:00 – 8:00pm
Welcome Reception

National Sea Grant Law Center’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Dinner on your own and mingle at Masthead Brewery

Wednesday, September 14

7:00 – 8:00am
Grab and go breakfast
Conference Excursions

Learn More
Box lunch and snacks provided
Dinner on your own and mingle at Masthead Brewery

Thursday, September 15

7:00 – 8:00am
Breakfast provided
8:30am – 12:00pm
Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:30pm
Lunch on your own
1:30 – 3:00pm
Breakout Sessions

3:00 – 3:30pm
Break
3:30 – 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions
6:00 – 9:00pm
Awards Banquet & Conference Closing

Sessions

Planning for Sea Grant Week 2022 is in full swing and we can’t wait to see everyone in Cleveland, Ohio the week of September 11th, 2022. The Program Committee is developing an agenda framed by the following theme: “Fresh Water. Fresh Ideas.” We want to continue to offer opportunities to:

learn new skills and techniques for improving program effectiveness;
exchange ideas to evaluate and enhance on-the-ground efforts;
connect with colleagues for valuable discussions of lessons learned in the field;
discuss and share emerging priorities and gaps;
consider international opportunities; and
benefit from valuable professional development.

Please take some time to think about sessions and workshops that would be most beneficial to your program, staff, and the attendees of Sea Grant Week 2022. Proposed sessions can be focused toward fulfilling a professional development need of a network (such as social media training or program planning) or to share information or build upon current work related to a particular topic (such as resiliency or aquaculture). Professional development opportunities will be also be offered concurrently with submitted sessions, and led by non-Sea Grant partners. We hope these sessions will be of interest to all career stages.

We are encouraging sessions that will appeal to a wide audience within the Sea Grant network to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations and networking from coast to coast. Sessions can be set up as a panel discussion, hands-on workshop, series of talks, or any other format that you think will make the best use of your time. If your session only appeals to one of the functional networks (e.g., only relevant to research coordinators), we recommend including it in the agenda for the network meetings on Monday, September 12th. Sessions can be 1.5 hours or 3 hours, and each session should target between 30-60 attendees.

This year we will be limiting the number of sessions offered to make sure that all sessions are well attended and impactful. The Program Committee will be evaluating all session proposal submissions. Session submissions will be evaluated on:

Topic and relevancy: Are there other sessions addressing the same topic? Does this topic relate to a visioning group or community of practice?
Audience: Will this session appeal to multiple functional networks (e.g., Extension Assembly, Communicators, Fiscal, Educators, Research Coordinators, Legal, etc.)? Is it interdisciplinary?
Expected outcomes and/or products: What will people walk away with from this session?
Repetition Has this session been offered at prior Sea Grant Weeks? If yes, is there strong evidence that it should be offered again?

SESSION PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE

A completed session proposal form must be received by 11:59pm EST Friday 27 May, 2022. You will be notified of session acceptance in June.

Please use this link to submit your session proposal or alternatively you can submit a proposal on the Sea Grant week 2022 website and click “Program” (scroll down past the week at a glance). The session proposal submission form includes session title, session leader(s), questions related to the session audience (e.g., researchers, communicators, etc.), style of session, specific outcomes/products, and desired session length (1.5 or 3 hours). You will also be asked to upload as a PDF, a 1-2 paragraph description of the session (short abstract; max 250 words). Note: if your proposal is directly related to a functional network, visioning group, or community of practice, please be sure to connect with your chair(s) prior to submission.

Visioning Teams, Communities of Practice, or other groups who simply wish to meet should not submit a session proposal, but should instead coordinate internally and have one (1) person request meeting space via this Qualtrics form. Two contacts can be listed for each group requesting space.

Submit a Session

Questions?

Session ProposalsKristen DeVanna Fussell, PhD614-292-8971 Associate Director

2022 Sea Grant Week Room Block

START DATE	Saturday, September 10, 2022
END DATE	Friday, September 16, 2022
BLOCK CLOSES	5:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 20, 2022
TO RESERVE	call (800) 228-9290 and mention the “OSU Sea Grant Week” room block or visit the reservation link to book online
EXTENDED STAY	If you would like to extend your stay at the hotel (anytime Sept 7 through Sept 18), you can at the $154 conference rate, subject to availability.

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

+1 (216) 696-9200
1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 USA
Group Rate: $154/day

Reserve a Room Hotel Amenities Room Amenities

Getting There

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland is accessible via a number of major airlines.

Ground Transportation

The Greater Cleveland Transit Authority (RTA) Red Line departs from the airport every 15 minutes. Regular fares are $2.50 one-way, and the trip takes about 30 minutes. The conference hotel is a short walk from the Tower City-Public Square stop.

Taxis, shuttles and rideshares are available from the Cleveland airport to downtown. For more information, please visit the airport’s ground transportation website.

The Cleveland airport hosts eight rental car rental car companies. Please remember that you will have to pay for parking at the hotel: $9/hour or $25/day (no in/out privileges), $35/day for valet (includes in/out privileges).

Other Airport Options

Akron-Canton Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Detroit Metro Airport

Excursions

Wednesday is dedicated to immersive off-site educational excursions that showcase Sea Grant partners, Ohio Sea Grant’s work in the state, and the scenic beauty of Lake Erie’s coastline. Half-day and full-day excursions are available, and attendance is included in the conference registration cost.

Full-Day Excursions

Stone Laboratory: Ohio Sea Grant’s Biological Field Station

Time: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Capacity: 90

Established in 1895, Stone Laboratory is the oldest freshwater biological field station in the United States. We are located on Gibraltar Island near Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Join us for a tour of Gibraltar Island and experience our passion for education and research as well as a close up look at Civil War financier Jay Cooke’s Castle, Perry’s Lookout, the island’s glacial grooves, our unique colony of Lake Erie Water Snakes, the solar pavilion, and the Stone Laboratory classroom building. Other activities may include a science cruise aboard one of our research boats, a tour of the Aquatic Visitors Center, a historic fish hatchery on South Bass Island, or a visit to South Bass Island Lighthouse whose light was first lit on July 10, 1897.

Partially accessible. Moderate activity including walking uphill and taking a research cruise on a vessel (lifejackets provided). Participants should have the ability to maneuver on and off our vessels freely, climb stairs, stand for periods of time, and walk over uneven ground. The drive time will be roughly 3 hours round-trip. It is suggested that you wear substantial shoes, carry water, and bring a jacket in case of rain.

H2Ohio in Huron: Ohio Water Quality Improvement Projects and Old Woman Creek NERR

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Capacity: 25

Learn about the many efforts across Ohio to improve nonpoint source pollution, and the mechanisms to do so. Take a stop at the wonderful Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of Ohio’s few remaining examples of a natural estuary, to learn about the innovative H2Ohio initiative. Guests will have time to explore the nature center as well as the estuary itself. Next travel to marinas in Huron who are addressing marine debris and stormwater in partnership with the Ohio Clean Marinas team and other regional partners.

Fully accessible, light walking involved on designated paths and beach. Please bring cash to purchase food or drinks along the way.

Sand and Sun: Exploring Lake Erie’s Beauty

Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Capacity: 15

Explore the coastal beauty and rich maritime history of Lake County. On this tour you will visit some of Northeast Ohio’s greatest natural and cultural treasures. We will begin the day with a kayak trip and bird watching followed by walking tour of the recently restored Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve. The afternoon will be filled with a beach cleaning robot, wetland restoration, a visit to a private lighthouse, and stories from Lake Erie’s depths. Be ready to spend the whole day outside exploring the lovely coastal areas of Lake Erie.

Partially accessible, strenuous activity level. Please bring your own binoculars. You will be walking on beaches, steps, uneven ground, and a very uneven breakwater wall. Please wear sturdy shoes that can get wet (i.e. old sneakers, Chaco or Teva like shoes). No flip flops. Bring cash to purchase food or drinks along the way. Please bring your own reusable water bottle to refill. Sun protection is encouraged. Please use reef safe sunscreen. You may get wet while paddling so a towel and change of clothing is encouraged, including change of shoes. Indoor bathrooms and changing facilities are provided. This program will be adjusted to accommodate weather changes, but will please dress for the weather. Dressing in layers is recommended. All paddling equipment is provided. You will be required to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) while paddling.

Half-Day Excursions

Aquatic Invasive Species: Hydrilla Tour

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Capacity: 30

Participants will be welcomed to the Watershed Stewardship Center, a LEED Gold certified building with over 20 stormwater management practices. A whirlwind building tour will lead to a lab and classrooms where we will identify common submerged plants (macrophytes). We will then journey outside, donning provided field gear, to see those same plants and to undertake a Hydrilla site survey. You may elect to facilitate a tuber sampling demonstration and a vegetative sweep in the same wetlands where Hydrilla was discovered over 10 years ago. This interactive program will cover Hydrilla’s threat to our freshwater communities, efforts past and present to control it, and regional response strategies to this aquatic nuisance species. Members of the Natural Resources and Outdoor Experiences divisions of Cleveland Metroparks will be our guides.

Partially accessible. Participants on this tour should expect moderate levels of activity including wearing waders, entering the water, and light walking. Dress for the weather.

Walking Tour of the Lower Cuyahoga River Area of Concern (AOC)

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Capacity: 30

Participants will take a scenic walk along the Lower Cuyahoga River Area of Concern on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The journey will start with a 1.3-mile stroll through downtown Cleveland in route to Hart Crane (River Gate) Park, located in the heart of the city, and wind up the ‘Crooked River’ pausing to observe where river restoration actions have been implemented. Examples include areas where fish habitat has been installed within the shipping channel, erosion has been remediated along the riverbanks with best management practices, and public access points have been established. The tour will end at Irishtown Bend, where the Cleveland Metroparks-owned Merwin’s Wharf features stunning views of water and wildlife and provides a great place to grab a snack and a beverage before returning to the hotel. Members of the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern Advisory Committee will serve as guides.

Participants on this tour should expect to walk between 3-5 miles over uneven terrain with modest elevation gain and loss. Dress for the weather. Bring cash to purchase food or drinks along the way. ADA accessible.

Cleveland Sustainability Tour

Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Capacity: 25

Join us for a trip to some of our most environmentally responsible, yet tasty establishments, as you visit Cleveland’s iconic W 25th street, home to several craft breweries, the best ice cream in town, and the oldest operating market space in Cleveland, the West Side Market. Hear from experts with the City of Cleveland Office of Sustainability and other partners about local efforts in the circular economy space. Get ready to have fun on this scenic, historic (and delicious) walking tour in Ohio City.

Accessible, moderate activity level. Dress for the weather.

Frolicking with the Fishes

Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Capacity: 16

Participants will begin with a three-quarter mile walk from the hotel through Cleveland’s Historic Warehouse District to the Flats East Bank to board the Cleveland Metropark’s Water Taxi on the Cuyahoga River. This scenic boat trip with experts from the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern Advisory Council will start in the heart of the city’s entertainment district, winding up the ‘Crooked River’ to pause and observe areas where river restoration actions have been implemented. The trip will highlight fish habitat installations, erosion control measures, and public access points. Participants will next visit the Greater Cleveland Aquarium for a guided tour led by their Education Team. Journey through Ohio’s lakes and rivers, freshwater around the globe, tropical forests, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and the open ocean. Awe in biodiversity of our world’s aquatic ecosystems. Discover spotted turtle, Surinam toads, mossy frogs, stingrays, seadragons, moon jellies, octopus, sharks, eels, and so much more. Pandemic permitting, we will peek behind the scenes to glimpse at what it takes to operate an Aquarium in a historic building in the West Bank of Cleveland’s Flats. Approximately 1.5-2 hours will be spent on the Cuyahoga River and 1.5 hours at the Aquarium (1-hour guided, 1/2-hour on own). Lunch will be eaten prior to trip departure. Bring cash/credit to purchase food or drinks along the way or to stay in the area for dinner.

Accessible, moderate level of activity. Participants on this tour should expect to walk about 2 miles in urban terrain including a 50 ft. elevation change to and from the Flats. Cleveland Metropark’s Water Taxi and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium are ADA accessible. Accommodation to and from the Flats is available, please make a request in your registration.

Learn about what Cleveland has to offer, from world class restaurants to events & attractions. Find discounts and special offers to help you plan your trip at ThisIsCleveland.com