DETROIT ? Wayne State University if hosting a conference Sept. 29-30 to connect scientists, researchers, and community leaders working in academia, industry, and government from across the state of Michigan to explore the future of Michigan?s water resources.

The conference will be held at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and Community Arts Auditorium Wayne State University.

The discussion will center on water research at the interface of Water and the Landscape, Water and Health, and Water and Energy. The future of Michigan’s water resources will be discussed through cross-cutting themes of technology, climate change, and sustainability. Participate in:

plenary sessions that highlight models for partnering through research and development

break out discussions for building collaborations

student poster sessions

technology displays

community tours to observe science in action

Keynote Speakers

Katherine Baer,

Senior Director, Clean Water Program, American Rivers

“Connecting People and Rivers: Policies for Clean Water”

Peter Gallant,

VP Business Development and Regulatory Affairs, ENDETEC – Global Sensor Platform, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies

“Advanced Technologies for Water Security”

Dr. Kelly R. Munkittrick,

Scientific Director, Canadian Water Network

“Challenges for breaking down the silos ? lessons from building the Canadian Water Network as a national research network”

Samuel B. Passmore,

Program Director-Environment Program, C.S. Mott Foundation

“Protecting Freshwater Resources, Advancing the Blue Economy: The Role of Private Foundations”

Alan H. Vicory, Jr., P.E., BCEE,

Water Technology Innovation Cluster Steering Committee Chair and Executive Director, Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission,

“Water Technologies as a Regional Economic Driver; Global and National Developments and the Cincinnati ?Based Water Technology Innovation Cluster (WTIC)”

John Hartig,

Manager, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

“Return of Detroit River’s Charismatic Megafauna”

To register, click on SpecialEvents.Wayne.Edu

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