2017 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference

The 2017 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference is convened by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Conference registration is being managed by the Great Lakes Commission.

Conference date: March 29-30, 2017

Please note: We are no longer accepting poster submissions.

The 2017 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference registration fee is $80 (USD). This covers all conference materials and on-site meals. Advanced registration is required; the registration deadline is Friday, March 24 at 5:00 pm ET.

Optional Event: Gala Conference Dinner at the Grand Rapids Public Museum ($20)

Wednesday, March 29, 6:00-10:00 pm, following the first day of the conference.

NOTE: Be sure to select BOTH the conference and the gala dinner from the registration options if you plan to attend both. You may register for only one option, and/or you may also register multiple people at one time.

Conference attendees and their guests are invited to dinner and an evening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, located adjacent to the conference location. Michigan’s oldest museum, the Grand Rapids Public Museum holds the most diverse collection in the state, with three floors of exhibits on the history, science and culture of West Michigan and beyond. Special exhibits focus on the history of Lake Sturgeon and current rehabilitation efforts; the story of the Native American Anishinabek people in Michigan; the natural environments of West Michigan; and Whales: Giants of the Deep, a unique blend of science, storytelling, and innovative interactivity featuring the latest in international whale research, including two fully-articulated sperm whale skeletons. This event includes dinner, cash bar and complete access to the museum. There is a $20 charge for the event.

Sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission and partners from the Great Lakes consulting community.

Please click the REGISTER button to begin registration. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Beth Wanamaker (beth@glc.org). If you have questions regarding the conference in general, please contact John Perrecone (Perrecone.john@epa.gov) or Rick Hobrla (hobrlar@michigan.gov).

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