Category: Events

Registration is now open for the Great Lakes Virtual PFAS Summit

The Great Lakes PFAS Summit has been moved to a virtual, week-long event to be held October 26-30, 2020. The goals of this conference are to provide the most current and reliable science and policy, facilitate networking and information sharing, and explore current and future research topics related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). One of the biggest stories in chemical contamination emerging over the past several years has been PFAS. States throughout the nation, including the Great Lakes region, are finding PFAS contamination in a growing number of locations where these persistent chemicals pose a threat to people and the environment. The Great Lakes Virtual PFAS Summit will bring together environmental program managers, policy experts, researchers, and contractors from around the Great Lakes region to share the challenges of addressing this contamination and present innovative technical solutions developed to address these “forever” chemicals.   Participants may include local, state, and federal government officials; environmental consultants and vendors; academic researchers and students; industry managing PFAS contamination; and community organizations. TOPIC AREAS BEING DEVELOPED FOR THE CONFERENCE
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Public Health and Communication
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Materials Management
  • Sampling and Analytical
  • Treatment Technology
  • PFAS in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agenda coming soon! Virtual Exhibitor Showcase registration coming soon!

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MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online Course

Registration is now open for MSU Extension's popular "Introduction to Lakes" online course. The six-week course starts January 22. 
 
Topics include:
- Lake Ecology
- Lakes and their Watersheds
- Shoreline Protection and Management
- Water Law
- Aquatic Plants
- Community Involvement
 
$95 Early Bird registration is available through today December 12; regular registration ($115) is open through January 8. 
 
The course is designed for lake users, lakefront property owners, and professionals who want to improve their understanding of lakes and their protection and management.  Read more...

Call for Presenters MACDC Winter Conference

The MACDC Program Committee is seeking presenters and topics for the 2019 Winter Conference to be held February 13-15 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. 

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, September 14th.  Read more...

MACDC Summer Conference 2017 Registration Now Open

Register today for the MACDC Summer Conference, July 19-21, 2017
Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

Conference materials are available here.


Educational Topics Include

  • Drone Law
  • Construction Administration
  • How to Read Engineering Drawings
  • Building and Maintaining Quality Relationships with your Road Commission
  • Working with Townships
  • USDA Development Financing
  • Wetland Alliance
  • Groundwater Problems
  • Financial Advisors
  • Update from MDEQ

Continuing Education Credits are available Read more...