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The DEQ's
Office of Environmental Assistance partners with organizations around the state
to promote environmental events in Michigan. Please scroll down to view upcoming events.
June 16-17
5th Annual AIPG Michigan Section
Technical Workshop - Site Characterization
Ralph
A. MacMullen Conference Center, Roscommon
Save the date! The Michigan
Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is
celebrating its 5th year of providing quality, technical information and case
studies in a forum that focuses on bringing together topic expertise from
consulting, regulatory, academic, and owner perspectives in the environmental
field. The 5th
Annual Workshop promises to provide the same high quality technical
presentations and will focus on the theme of “Site Characterization.” Site
Characterization is the foundation for implementing remedial efforts and
managing risks associated with releases of hazardous substances. Most
remedial efforts fail because of inadequate site characterization. How
can you implement a remedy and be successful if you do not understand what you
are trying to remedy? The format
for the conference includes case studies for sites that emphasize site
characterization, conceptual site models, and techniques used for investigating
releases of hazardous substances as well as updates on amendments to the
Environmental Remediation regulations. For more information, go to http://mi.aipg.org/workshop/workshop.htm.
June 16-18
MEECS Summer Workshop
Series
Grand Valley State University, Allendale
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to teach
environmental science in a way that will engage students! Topics covered are
Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Water Quality. For more
information about the workshop and to register, download the workshop brochure. The DEQ is a sponsor of this workshop. For more
information about the MEECS program, visit the MEECS Website.
Information Contact: Karen Meyers, 616-331-2515 or meyersk@gvsu.edu.
June 18
Wetlands Working For
Your Community Workshop and Tour
The Inn at Harbor Shores, St. Joseph
The Friends of the St. Joe River
Association in partnership with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission are
hosting a workshop and tour of wetlands from 4:00 to 9:00
pm. Learn about the status of wetlands (existing and historic), the
benefits and functions wetlands provide in your community, and new data that is
now available for informing planning and zoning decisions to better protect
wetlands and water quality.
This workshop is intended for anyone interested in
protecting wetlands and water resources through planning and zoning. Come
to this workshop to learn how to keep your community’s rivers, streams, lakes,
wetlands and drinking water clean and healthy!
For more information and to register visit www.swmpc.org or call
269-925-1137 x1521.
June 18
EPA Grants Award Process Webinars
Join this EPA webinar to better understand the application
process.
The webinar will cover grants
topics, including: how to find and apply for grant opportunities; EPA's new
Grants.gov requirement; and preparing a proper budget detail. In addition, we
will be hosting a Q&A session during the second half of the webinar.
This is a recurring webinar - details are included at this website http://www.epa.gov/ogd/training/grantaward.htm.
June 21-24
2015 Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA)
Annual Conference
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls
Please join the MWEA in Northern Michigan for a great
learning and networking event. The conference sessions will include DEQ speaker
Jon Allan from the Office of the Great Lakes, talking about Michigan's Water
Strategy. Pete Ostlund from the DEQ’s Water Resources Division will hold a
separate mini workshop on the new MiWaters Web-based, permitting and compliance
database. For more information on both the conference and the MiWaters mini workshop,
visit http://www.mi-wea.org/ or contact MWEA
at 517-641-7377 or mwea@mi-wea.org.
July 25
BioBlitz
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
University
Center Gaylord will host this nature festival, which will bring
together adults and children of all ages, Michigan’s scientists, along with
many environmental organization members who will scour Treetops Project
Nature’s wetlands, old growth forest, ponds and the Sturgeon River to uncover
the rich biodiversity of the area.
By
participating with National Geographic’s Great Nature Project for this BioBlitz,
biodiversity in Michigan will get a boost in attention as people from around
the world view and comment on the photos.
Professionals
from Central Michigan University, Dow, Michigan Geographic Alliance, Department
of Environmental Quality, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Huron Pines, Americorps, National Weather Service, MSU Extension, Michigan Sea
Grant, NE MI Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative and Otsego County Historical Society
will have special activity stations, with displays and resources for hands-on
exploration. Participants who complete each of the stations will receive a pin
and the title “Citizen Scientist”.
Visit
www.ucgaylord.org for more
information and to register for this unique event.
September 2 - 4
2015 National Brownfields Training Conference
Hilton Chicago, IL
Brownfields 2015 is the premier conference and trade show focused on environmental revitalization and economic redevelopment. The upcoming event is the 16th National Brownfields Training Conference, which promises to attract thousands of stakeholders to the “windy city” for three days of training, networking and business development.
The heart of the conference is a dynamic educational program of speakers, discussions, mobile workshops, films and other learning formats that are calibrated to provide you with case study examples, program updates, and useful strategies for meeting your brownfield challenges head on.
Who should attend?
- Local, state, and federal government leaders
- Federal and state contractors
- Real estate developers and investors
- Financial and insurance providers and risk management practitioners
- Economic development officials and community development organizations
- Construction and building firms
- Environmental and civil engineers, planners and public works officials
- Information technology professionals
- Academic institutions & students
- Attorneys
For more information, visit http://www.brownfieldsconference.org/en/home.
October 7
October 21
November 4
The Materials and Recycling Management
(MRM) Training Series
Isabella County Commission on Aging
Mt. Pleasant
Participants will gain the knowledge and resources necessary to support successful materials and recycling management programs. The training series is open to individuals in both the public and private sector. While ideal for those new to the industry, the practiced professional will also learn new approaches, gain new perspectives and have the opportunity to share their experience in this interactive format. Upon satisfactory completion of all 3 sections, participants will have earned a training certificate.
Become a local expert on recycling and sustainable materials management. Understand the complexities of providing recycling opportunities and services in almost any setting. Learn about the industry and recycled materials collection, processing and markets. Promote recycling where you live, work and play.
To register or for more information visit www.michiganrecycles.org.
For questions about
this partner event listing, please contact Jennifer Acevedo at 517-284-6850 or acevedoj@michigan.gov.
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