2021 LAKE SYMPOSIUM SERIES: THREATS TO OUR LAKES: BEYOND AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS: A series of virtual talks by experts that explore the health of regional lakes, and best practice management strategies. From 7 to 9 p.m., panelists will discuss “The Power of the Past and Present Data.” Panelists will include:

7 p.m. – WCSU Professor of Biology Dr. Theodora Pinou, who will introduce the topic and the speaker.

7:20 p.m. – Traci Iott, supervising environmental analyst, Water Quality Group, CT DEEP Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse, who will discuss “Statewide Lake Nutrient TMDL and Bantam Lake.”

8 p.m. – Audience Q & A

8:10 p.m. – Susan Peterson, Housatonic and Farmington Watershed manager, CT DEEP Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse, who will discuss “Bantam Lake Watershed-Based Plan.”

8:50 p.m. – Audience Q & A

Registration is required. Register at https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. A custom link will be emailed on the day of the talk.