The MACDC Program Committee is seeking presenters and topics for the 2023 Winter Conference to be held February 15 - 17, 2023 at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan.
If you are interested in presenting please complete the submission form here. If you know of others who may be interesting in submitting a topic please feel free to share the link.
The deadline for submittals is extended to this Friday, September 23rd.
Category: Events
Michigan Inland Lakes Convention
Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership hosts fifth Inland Lakes Convention September 14-16
Lake enthusiasts are invited to join scientists and professionals for the 2022 virtual Convention
Registration now open for the 2022 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference!
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host the 2022 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC) at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan on April 20 and 21. The MECC has been designed to help businesses, municipalities, and environmental professionals all across Michigan comply with their environmental requirements and incorporates an exhibitor showcase and several concurrent tracks covering introductory and advanced compliance topics.
Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit!
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit taking place December 6-10! The goals of the Summit are to provide the most current and reliable science and policy, facilitate information sharing, and explore current and future research topics related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
New Drain School – Recordings Available
Presentation slides, supporting materials, and the presentation recordings for the 2021 New Drain Commissioners School are now available here.
*You must log-in as a member to view the materials. If you have any questions contact us at admin@macdc.us.
Reminder: EGLE Webinar tomorrow 3/10
WEBINAR:Helping Communities Access Water Infrastructure Funding
March 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EST)
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced the MI Clean Water Plan in October 2020. The investment focuses on rebuilding Michigan’s infrastructure and provides $500 million worth of funding to help local communities upgrade their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
Call for Presenters – MACDC Summer Conference
The MACDC Program Committee is seeking presenters and topics for the 2021 Summer Conference to be held July 14-16, 2021 at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.
If you are interested in presenting please complete the submission form here. If you know of others who may be interesting in submitting a topic please feel free to share the link.
The deadline for submittals is Friday, March 12th.
EGLE Webinar: Helping Communities Access Water Infrastructure Funding
March 10, 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced the MI Clean Water Plan in October 2020. The investment focuses on rebuilding Michigan’s infrastructure and provides $500 million worth of funding to help local communities upgrade their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
MACDC Winter Conference Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners has chosen to cancel the 2021 MACDC Annual Winter Conference at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa originally scheduled for February 10th through 12th. It is our hope that the MACDC Summer Conference currently scheduled for July 14th through 16th at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island will take place. We will keep you posted as to the status of Summer Conference as more information becomes available.
Even though the 2021 MACDC Winter Conference is canceled, a number of meetings/presentations will take place via Zoom on Friday, February 12, 2021:
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM MACDC District meetings
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Legislative Update
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MACDC Drain Award Presentations
11:00 AM – Noon MACDC General Business Meeting
New Drain Code Legislation Webinar
On December 29, 2020, the governor signed into law House Bills 5126 and 5504, now Public Acts 281 and 291, respectively, to provide amendments to the Drain Code. As a result, the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners is hosting a webinar on February 3rd at 2:00 PM to discuss these amendments.