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  • A comprehensive inventory of ecosystem services in the Great Lakes basin is currently lacking.
  • Past resource management decisions may have been misguided due to a lack of understanding of ecosystem services.

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  • To address the need for a coherent approach to ecosystem services in the Great Lakes.
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  • Convened a summit of 28 experts from various social and natural sciences.
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Main Results:

  • Consensus on the desirability of a comprehensive ecosystem services inventory, requiring significant resources.
  • Identified the need for more intensive, coordinated spatial and temporal data collection.
  • Highlighted the importance of considering trade-offs in ecosystem services analyses.
  • Recommended the formation of a Great Lakes Institute for Ecosystem Services.

Conclusions:

  • A coordinated effort is crucial for advancing ecosystem services research and management in the Great Lakes.
  • Addressing data gaps and understanding trade-offs are essential for effective conservation.
  • An institute can serve as a vital hub for research, collaboration, and training.