About the Conference

The conference draws non-profit advocates, scientists, government officials, students, policy analysts, and environmental justice leaders from across the region. This year’s conference will run for two days, including plenaries, breakout sessions, field trips, and a reception for attendees to connect and collaborate. 

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