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September 19-21, 2023 | Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Exhibitor and attendee registration
now open! 

Register by August 31 for best rates!

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as we host, "in-person", the *Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference [ [link removed] ]* on September 19-21, 2023 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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REGISTRATION FEE: 
**$ 195.00** *until August 31

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The *Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference [ [link removed] ]* starts with two concurrent pre-conference workshops on the afternoon of September 19, followed by an Exhibitor Reception. The next two days will feature sessions on the following topics:


* Comprehensive assessment of water poverty in the Great Lakes states
* Examining long-term trends in social and rainfall impacts on mid-size Michigan WWTPs
* EPA’s new 2023 Financial Capability Assessment Guidance with Financial Alternatives Analysis Focus
* How to operate an aquifer
* Untangling the role of digital technologies in storm water management
* Small Community Funding Assistance by EPA Region 5 Environmental Finance Center
* West Michigan career programs
* City of Kalamazoo’s holistic approach to selecting new process technologies
* Exploring policy solutions to increase implementation of green storm water infrastructure
* Current financing opportunities for water infrastructure through EGLE programs
* Increasing the industry workforce through marketing and training
* Using all the tools in the toolbox to decrease UFW/NRW
* Clinton Township Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) elimination work
* Furthering equity in our community - implementing Oakland County WRC's Water Affordability Plan
* Building an online training platform for staff sustainability
* Lead and Copper guidance session
* Rainscaping: West Michigan’s effort on treating storm water naturally
* Building redundancy and reliability into the city of Flint’s drinking water system
* Authorizing new or increased public water supply capacity from A to Z
* Fenkell green storm water infrastructure projects
* Designing equitable lead service line replacement programs
* Incorporating water system improvements into a framework for multi-sector coordination
* An introduction to Wisconsin's water quality trading clearinghouse program
* Get funding ready through proactive communication, advocacy, and planning.

The target audience includes local drinking water and wastewater administrators and professional staff, planning officials, consultants, federal, state, and local governments, policy makers, and anyone in the Great Lakes region interested in this important water infrastructure work. Continuing education credits will be available. 

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Communities nationwide are facing critical water infrastructure needs. Join us at the 2023 Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference in Kalamazoo this September to discuss solutions to improve water quality and public health while transforming communities of the Great Lakes Basin.

 

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*PROGRAM QUESTIONS:
*Matt Tomlinson: [email protected]*
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*SUBMISSION PROCESS QUESTIONS:*
Alana Berthold: [email protected]
Joel Roseberry: [email protected]

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Register as an exhibitor and showcase your products, services, and solutions at the 2023 Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference!


* Market your organization and technologies to highly targeted audiences focused on drinking water, stormwater or wastewater infrastructure. 
* Network and interact one-on-one with colleagues, including a Tuesday evening exhibitor networking reception. 
* Highlight your organization's logo and profile on the conference website for maximum web exposure.
* Attend educational sessions to learn the latest on Great Lakes water infrastructure solutions.
GIC exhibit and reception

**Exhibitor Registration Fee: **$500* *
*(includes one 8' skirted table with pipe and drape and one full conference registration)*

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Book your lodging by August 28

*Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center*
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, 49007

*Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference Block - BOOK ONLINE* [ [link removed] ] 


* Room Rate: $139 USD/night + applicable Taxes
* Start Date:  Tuesday, September 19, 2023
* End Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
* Last Day to Book:  Monday, August 28, 2023
* *Promotional Code: EGLE23*

Phone Reservation: 269-343-3333, mention EGLE Water Infrastructure Conference

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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 September 5 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

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