Join us in Marquette for two days of dynamic environmental training
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Northern Michigan Environmental Conference and Workshops, March 12-13, 2025, Marquette [ [link removed] ]
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Secure your spot by the February 28 registration deadline and meet with EGLE staff on the latest environmental issues in northern Michigan!
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Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) at Northern Michigan University in Marquette for two days of dynamic environmental training [ [link removed] ], starting with the Northern Michigan Environmental Conference on March 12, followed by optional sector-specific workshops on March 13. Attendees will hear the latest on environmental regulations, permitting, resources, and best practices.
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*March 12: Northern Michigan Environmental Conference*
Day one will bring together professionals from various industries, local governments, real estate, construction, and health departments to gain insights into critical environmental topics through tailored tracks:
* *Water resource protection for developers, builders, and realtors:* Floodplain regulations, lakefront properties and wetlands/inland lakes and streams regulations, nonpoint source pollution grants, best management practices to protect water quality, and applying for water resource permits.
* *Mining regulations and permitting:* Air permitting, groundwater and geological services, groundwater permitting.
* *Environmental emergency response:* Preparing for storms, floods, and other emergencies.
* *Drinking water protection:* Onsite septic and the Septic Replacement Loan Program, Lead and Copper Program updates, and wells for new developments.
* *Water permitting:* Groundwater discharge permitting, surface water discharges, and spill prevention and secondary containment.
* *Air quality issues: *Fugitive dust and asbestos compliance and best practices, air monitoring and understanding the data in your community, and odors and zoning issues.
* *Materials management:* Lithium-Ion battery safety, food waste reduction, diversion, and security, and materials management planning.
Attend the conference to connect with EGLE experts and peers to learn about the latest regulations, tools, and strategies for protecting Michigan’s environment. There will be a resource area to connect one-on-one with EGLE staff and get your questions answered.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet with EGLE staff and hear the latest on environmental regulations that affect your organization!
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*March 13: Optional Sector-Specific Workshops*
Day two is geared for contractors, local government, climate and energy professionals, and drinking water professionals to take a deeper dive into the following topics:
* Risk Based Corrective Action
* Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks
* Implementing the MI Healthy Climate Plan – Climate & Energy Programs and Funding Opportunities
* Renewable Energy Academy
* Cyber Incident Response Workshop
* Brownfield Stakeholder Workshop
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Register today! This is an excellent opportunity to stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations, network with industry and government leaders, and collaborate on sustainable solutions for Northern Michigan’s unique challenges.
*Continuing Education Information*
* *March 12:*
* Up to 5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH)/Professional Development Hours (PDH)
* Up to 0.2 Drinking Water Continuing Education Credits (CECs) - Technical (Drinking Water Protection Track)
* Up to 0.2 Wastewater CECs - Managerial and up to 0.3 Wastewater CECs – Other
* *March 13: *
* Up to 5 CEH/PDH
* Up to 0.2 Drinking Water CECs - Technical (Cybersecurity Workshop)
* Up to 0.2 Wastewater CECs - Managerial (Cybersecurity Workshop)
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*Registration Fees*
*Day 1 Environmental Conference:* *$90
**Day 2 **Optional Workshops: $0-$30*
*Registration/Cancellation Deadline: February 28, 2025*
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*Program Questions:
*Jim Ostrowski:
[email protected]*
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*Registration Questions:*
Alana Berthold:
[email protected]
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 by February 24 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
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