Welcome to the Great Lakes Town Hall Opinion Forum. This is the heart of the Town Hall, where you and your neighbors around the region can meet, share ideas, and discuss the Great Lakes issues that concern you the most.

There are a number of ways you can join the discussion:

Featured Issue: Each week Great Lakes Town Hall co-moderator Dave Dempsey writes about a Great Lakes issue of his choice. With years living and working in the region, Dave will surely capture your interest and, we hope, encourage you to respond with your own thoughts.

Guest Speaker: Each week we solicit thoughtful contributions from Great Lakes writers, scientists, business owners, politicians, agency staff, environmentalists, artists, concerned citizens and more. Our guest speakers are only limited by their imaginations and are un-edited. Check in with this week's guest speaker and share your views with them.

Community Bulletin We have something for everyone, but if you still can't find information on your Great Lakes passion, we created this section just for you. In the "Community Bulletin " you have the opportunity to start a discussion, share your ideas and ask questions about any Great Lakes topic you choose.