Experts to discuss potential impacts of El Niño
Lake Michigan waves at Michigan City lighthouse following Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. (Credit: NOAA) Water levels on the Great Lakes play a major role in the region's shipping, recreation and overall economy. As water levels in Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron continue to be above monthly averages, scientists and decision makers from NOAA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will hold a teleconference briefing for media on Thursday, November 19, at 1:00 P.M. ET to discuss the latest water level projections for spring 2016, recent research, and potential impacts of El Niño on water levels. |
Federal agencies offer science briefing on Great Lakes water levels |
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Thursday, November 19, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET |
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Dial-In Information: 1-888-968-4304 Passcode: GREAT LAKES |
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Slide deck will be posted at 9 a.m. ET on November 19, 2015: https://go.usa.gov/cgg2z | |
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