2013 Conference Funders, Partners and Sponsors
$25,000 Level
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District$20,000 Level
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Fresh Water Sciences$10,000 Level
The Brookby Foundation$5,000 Level
The Fund for Lake Michigan$2,500 Level
Ducks Unlimited$500 Level
Gathering Waters Conservancy
Natural Resource Technology$250 Level
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
The John G. Shedd Aquarium
9th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference
hosted by the
Healing Our Waters®- Great Lakes Coalition
September 10-12, 2013
HOTEL
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
CONFERENCE CENTER
The Delta Convention Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Each year the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition’s annual conference brings together a diverse group of more than 400 people from across the Great Lakes region. The conference provides a 3-day forum for participants to learn about important Great Lakes restoration issues, network at the largest annual gathering of Great Lakes supporters and activists, and develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals.
In 2013, the Coalition’s Great Lakes restoration conference is again being held in collaboration with U.S. and Canadian federal environmental agencies, the International Joint Commission, the Great Lakes Commission and major funders in the region. The collective gathering—known as Great Lakes Week—will attract close to 700 activists, government representatives, industry leaders, tribal members, environmental consultants, and academic institutions under one roof to network and collaborate on issues of critical urgency facing the Great Lakes.
The conference will be held this year in Milwaukee, Wis., at the Delta Convention Center. Connected to the Delta Convention Center is the historic Hilton Milwaukee City Center, located in the heart of Milwaukee and in easy reach of some of Milwaukee’s most popular attractions. Built in 1927 in classic Art Deco style, Hilton Milwaukee City Center provides an elegant venue for your stay.
The Coalition has reserved a block of rooms. The room rate is $149 per night.
Parking is available at the hotel .Day and overnight rate is $18.
Request for Presentations
The Coalition will issue a “request for presentations” and a “request for field trips” for interested applicants who would like to lead a workshop session or organize a field trip. Look for announcement in mid–March.
Great Lakes Week
September 9-12, 2013
Great Lakes Week represents a partnership to improve the places around the region where people live, work, learn and play. It is the most wide-ranging gathering on Great Lakes restoration issues, featuring the annual meetings and conferences of organizations and federal institutions across the region.
For questions about Great Lakes Week, contact Martha Borie Wood at martha@healthylakes.org or 312.239.3202.
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 2013 by becoming a sponsor of the 9th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference. To become a sponsor of the 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Conference, please contact Martha Borie Wood at 312.239.3202.
To view the Sponsorship Opportunities, please go to the Sponsorship Tab
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.