The Fourth Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference

The Healing Our Waters®-Great Lakes Coalition will host the Fourth Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 10-12, 2008.

The theme of the conference “Healthy Lakes 2009- New Leadership, Real Success” addresses the changing political climate in Washington and the opportunity to achieve significant gains for Great Lakes restoration in 2009. Join us in Milwaukee to help shape the future of Great Lakes restoration.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE!

The conference registration fee is $180.
This fee includes the following:

- Dinner and drinks at the Compact Party on Wednesday, September 10th
- Breakfast and lunch on Thursday September 11th
- Dinner and drinks reception at the Pilot House on Thursday evening
- Breakfast and lunch on Friday, September 12th
- All conference materials
- Field trip of your choice on Thursday afternoon

Join us on Wednesday evening to celebrate the passage of the Great Lakes Compact!
For more information, click here.

Draft Agenda

Hotel Information
Please make your hotel reservations now! For information on how to make your reservation today, please click on the ‘hotel information’ link above.

Directions and Transportation Information

Field Trips
This year’s field trips in and around Milwaukee will include:

- Denis Sullivan Sailboat Cruise
- Lakefront Brewery Tour
- Tour of the Great Lakes WATER Institute
- Iroquois Boat Tour, with featured guide to discuss local AOC Cleanup

For detailed information on each trip, click here.

Become a Conference Sponsor!
Exhibit your organization’s work and materials, receive recognition throughout the conference, and contribute to the vision for Great Lakes restoration in 2009 by becoming a sponsor of the 4th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference. To become a sponsor, please contact Jennifer Heller at 202-797-6890 or hellerj@nwf.org.

Travel Scholarships
Partial travel scholarships will be available on a first come, first serve basis. To apply for a travel scholarship, please contact Martha Borie Wood to have your name put on the list at mboriewood@greatlakes.org or 312-939-0838 ext 227. HOW staff will do their best to meet as many scholarship needs as possible, but funds are limited, so please apply now. HOW staff will be in contact with you within a week of your request. Please remember that all travel reimbursements will be made after the conference in September.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Questions about the Conference?
Please contact Martha Borie Wood at 312-939-0838 ext: 227 or mboriewood@greatlakes.org