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Michigan's 2025 State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference

June 26, 2025 
Adrian Tobias Center, Adrian

Check out the updated agenda [ [link removed] ] and register by the June 15 deadline!


Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, researcher, or advocate, *Michigan’s second State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference [ [link removed] ] *is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by what’s happening across the watershed. Make sure to check out the updated agenda and register today! 

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Conference highlights

State of Michigan Director Updates

Hear the latest from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director, Phil Roos, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director, Tim Boring.

EGLE Director Phil Roos and MDARD Director Tim Boring

Keynote

Dr. Laura Johnson, Chief Science Officer at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will present on "*What Lake Erie’s past can tell us about its future*." 

 
Dr. Laura Johnson, Chief Science Officer, MI Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development

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This year, we’re highlighting the innovative work underway to meet nutrient reduction goals and measure real progress across the region. The conference will feature a lively mix of plenary and concurrent sessions exploring:


* Michigan’s Domestic Action Plan
* Advancements in In-Stream Water Quality Monitoring
* BMP Implementation and Outreach Programs
* Monitoring and Ecological Methods for Building Soil Health 
* Wetland Restoration Pilot Project at the Seneca State Game Area
* Engineering Practices to Reduce Nutrient Pollution and Manage Stormwater
* Impacts of Interventions to Increase Conservation Practice Adoption

Registration fees:

General admission: $75
Conservation districts: $50

Registration deadline: June 15, 2025

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*Program Questions:
*Andrew Bahrou: [email protected]*
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*Registration Questions:*
Alana Berthold: [email protected]

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Thank you, sponsors! 

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Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 by June 12 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

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