Welcome to the 64th Annual MLSA Conference! Join us for a fantastic in-person event at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center. This conference is a must-attend for anyone living, working, and interested in protecting our lakes and streams. Get ready to network with fellow riparians and industry professionals, attend insightful sessions, and discover the latest issues facing […]

2025 Great Lakes Conference - September 25-26, 2025 Hyatt Regency, Rochester, NY We look forward to spending two days with you in Rochester! Plenaries and breakout sessions will cover both days and the first day will also include optional field trips and an evening celebration. We can't wait to see you! View the full agenda […]

We cordially invite you to our "St. Clair River Area of Concern Symposium: Bridging Gaps" on Thursday, September 25, 2025. This is a must-attend event for all who live, work, or play in the St. Clair River watershed! This symposium will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located under the Blue Water Bridges along […]

2025 Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Conference Historical and magical Marquette will be the site for the 2025 state environmental education conference hosted by MAEOE. Marquette, on the shore of Michigan’s most Superior Lake, is known for iron ore, beauty, history, freighters, and amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. Northern Michigan University’s Northern Center […]

The Shoreline and Shallows Conference is a biennial event that brings together professionals, researchers, agency staff, and others interested in protecting lake shorelines. This year's theme is "Restoring Resiliency to Shorelines." Presentations will cover a variety of topics including shoreline characteristics that make up a resilient fishery, rebuilding shorelines through plants, resilient plant communities of the Great Lakes, […]

The State of the Huron Conference is a one-day, immersive experience designed for community members, environmental professionals, and partners dedicated to the Huron River. Attendees will participate in programming focused on the latest water quality research, policy opportunities and collaborative solutions—equipping you with ideas and connections to advance river protection and community well-being. People have […]

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)  for the annual virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit December 2 – 4, 2025.  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to present some of the biggest challenges in chemical contamination across the world. States throughout the nation, including the Great Lakes region, are finding PFAS contamination […]

The Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting public events will take place March 3, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall. Great Lakes Day, featuring the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception, will take place March 5, 2026, in the Cannon House Office Building – Caucus Room. This event is hosted by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the Northeast-Midwest Institute […]