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8th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference
hosted by the
Healing Our Waters®- Great Lakes Coalition
September 11-13, 2012
The Renaissance Hotel
Cleveland, Ohio

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

Each year the Healing Our Water’s Great Lakes Restoration Conference brings together more than 350 people from throughout the Great Lakes region as part of its annual conference. The conference provides a 3-day forum for people to learn about important Great Lakes restoration issues, network with colleagues, and develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals.

In 2012 the Coalition’s Great Lakes Restoration Conference will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, as part of Great Lakes Week — a joint effort by the U.S. EPA, International Joint Commission, Great Lakes Commission, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and Areas of Concern Conference. The week will attract close to 700 people from advocacy, business, civic, industry, academic, tribal, governmental and conservation institutions to collaborate on critical Great Lakes issues.

The conference is at the Renaissance Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Cleveland and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, film, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and major-league sports including the Indians and Browns. A city landmark, the hotel was built in 1918 and its architecture reflects Cleveland’s unique style and rich history.

The Coalition has reserved a block of rooms. The room rate is $140 per night. To make a room reservation, please click here.

The address for the Renaissance Hotel:
24 Public Square, #1
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216)696.5600
(800)468.3571

Parking is available at the hotel. Day and overnight rate is $18.

RTA Public transportation to and from the airport is available. RTA stop is Tower City/Public Square. Hotel is located next door to Tower City.

Request for Presentations
The Coalition has issued a request for presentations and a request for field trips from people who would like to lead a workshop or organize a field trip. Learn more 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 2012 by becoming a sponsor of the 8th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference. To become a sponsor of the 2012 Great Lakes Restoration Conference, please contact Martha Borie Wood at 312.239.3202. The sponsorship form can be found here: 2012 HOW Sponsorship Form.

Travel Scholarships
Travel/lodging scholarships for up to $300 are available on a first come, first served basis. To accommodate scholarship request, an attendee needs to be registered for the conference. If interested, please email Martha Borie Wood at martha@healthylakes.org or call 312.239.3202.