The Ohio State University at Marion will host a community lecture on Lake Erie. The event is part of the Buckeye Talks on Tap series and will feature Christopher Winslow, Ph.D., the director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory.
The lecture, titled “The State of Lake Erie: Nutrients and Harmful Algal Blooms,” is scheduled for 5:30 pm. Tuesday, June 10, at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen.
Lake Erie plays a crucial role in Ohio’s economy, transportation, recreation and tourism. It also serves as a drinking water source for millions of residents, according to an announcement. Winslow will discuss nutrient sources affecting Lake Erie, including agricultural nutrient losses and best management practices. He also will address strategies for achieving a 40% reduction in phosphorus, as well as gaps in information and research needs.
Christopher Winslow, Ph.D
Winslow coordinates research, education and outreach efforts related to Lake Erie in collaboration with various state and federal agencies and universities. He holds a master’s and doctorate from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. Before joining The Ohio State University, he served as an instructor at Bowling Green State University from 2002 to 2009 and as an assistant professor at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2011.
Buckeye Talks on Tap takes place the second Tuesday of each month at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen, 320 W. Center St., Marion. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the lecture starting at 5:30 p.m. An open discussion will follow at 6 p.m.
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