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Michigan's 2025 State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference June 26, 2025  Adrian Tobias Center, Adrian

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and our partners for Michigan’s second State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference—a dynamic gathering focused on advancements in the watershed. 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

Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, researcher, or advocate, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by what’s happening across the watershed.

Registration fees:

General admission: $75
Conservation districts: $50

Registration deadline: June 15, 2025

Program Questions:
Andrew Bahrou: [email protected]

Registration Questions:
Alana Berthold: [email protected]

Michigan.gov/EGLEevents

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.