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50+ Speakers | 4 Tracks | Networking | CECs

Don't miss out - secure your spot today for the Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference!

From Source to Tap

September 25-26
Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan

Registration deadline is September 11! 

Don't miss out - nearly 300 people are already registered for the Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference! Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for this comprehensive two-day event, featuring case studies, cutting-edge research, and invaluable lessons learned on crucial topics such as source water protection, drinking water system operations, and visionary plans for the next 50 years.

The conference intends to bring together professionals, including community water supply personnel, local officials, community representatives, partners from the local, state, and federal levels, academia, consultants, service providers, source water protection partners, and others from the Great Lakes region. 

Conference highlights:

• Featured speakers: 

• Expert insights: Gain access to presentations and discussions led by industry experts and leaders in the field of drinking water management and conservation, including information on current trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Deepen your understanding of challenges and solutions: The two-day comprehensive agenda covers a wide array of topics relevant to drinking water management, including the following themes:

  • Safe Drinking Water Act: Past, Present & Future

  • Focus on the Future: Contaminants of Emerging Concern

  • Where it all starts: Source Water Protection

  • Leading the Way on Lead

  • Community Engagement/Partnerships

  • Making the Future Stronger with Water System Resiliency

  • Technical Assistance/Capital Improvement Planning/Affordability

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the Great Lakes region and beyond. We will be using Whova, a mobile event app, to help our attendees connect to conference resources and each other.
• Continuing Education: This conference has been approved for up to 1.0 CECs (0.5 each day) in the Technical Category for Drinking Water Operators and will also provide up to 10 Continuing Education Hours (CEH)/Professional Development Hours (PDH).

By attending the Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference, you will expand your knowledge base, build meaningful connections, and contribute to the advancement of safe and sustainable drinking water practices in your region.

Registration Fees:

General Admission: $250 Full Conference or $145/Day

Student/Community Member: $50 Full (no daily rate)
(limited availability)

Registration Deadline: September 11, 2024

Michigan.gov/EGLEevents

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Program Questions:
Matt Tomlinson: [email protected]

Registration Questions:
Alana Berthold: [email protected]
Joel Roseberry: [email protected]

Thank you sponsors!

Sponsor opportunities still available!

Secure your sponsorship today and be part of the conversation that will shape the next 50 years of progress and innovation.

Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 by September 11, 2024, to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.