We look forward to spending two days with you in Detroit! Plenaries and breakout sessions will cover both days and the first day will also include optional field trips and an evening reception. We can't wait to see you!

Thank you to the local host committee for this year's conference!

Tricia Blicharski, Friends of the Detroit River

Zjalyn Carter, Zero Waste Detroit

Elayne Coleman, Sierra Club Michigan

Ashley Flintoff, Friends of the Rouge

Jennifer Hill, Clinton River Watershed Council

Bentley Johnson, Michigan League of Conservation Voters

Tiffany Jones, National Wildlife Federation

Erin Kanzig, River Network

Erma Leaphart, Community Advocate

Monica Lewis-Patrick, We The People Of Detroit

Nat Lichten, Erb Family Foundation

Andy McDowell, Detroit Zoo

Raquel Garcia, Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision

Deborah Stewart Anderson, Zero Waste Detroit

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the conference!

Thursday, September 24
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Registration/Exhibitors/Breakfast
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
    Welcome
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Opening Plenary
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    Break
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Breakout Sessions
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
    Lunch
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
    Breakout Sessions
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Field Trips
    Offsite
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Conference Reception
    Waterview Lofts
Friday, September 25
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Registration/Exhibitors/Breakfast
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
    Welcome
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    Plenary
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
    Break
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    Breakout Sessions
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Lunch
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
    Breakout Sessions
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
    Break
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Closing Plenary
    Hudson's Detroit
  • 3:00 PM
    Conference Ends