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Register today for the Northern Michigan Environmental Conference and workshops

 

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) at Northern Michigan University in Marquette for two days of dynamic environmental training, 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. 

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
  • Mining regulations and permitting
  • Environmental emergency response
  • Drinking water protection
  • Water permitting
  • Air quality issues
  • Materials management

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. 

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

Continuing education credits are available for both days.

Check out the detailed two-day agenda.

The registration deadline is Feb. 28.