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This preliminary Agenda is subject to change.

December 12, 2023

 
MORNING PLENARY
Registration | Continental Breakfast

Welcome
Dr. Allison Bressler, University of Michigan Water Center

Introduction
Michelle Selzer, Western Lake Erie Basin Stategist, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)

Adaptive Management
Rich Batiuk, CoastWise Partners

What progress have we made so far?

Point Source Load Reductions

  • Phil Argiroff, Acting Director, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Water Resources Division
  • Majid Khan, Director, Wastewater Operations, Great Lakes Water Authority 

Nonpoint Source Monitoring Strategy

  • Michael Alexander, Manager, EGLE Surface Water Assessment Section 
  • Thad Cleary, Agricultural Specialist, EGLE Water Resources Division 
  • Peter Vincent, Watershed Planning Coordinator, EGLE Water Resources Division
Networking Break

Engaging with Producers

  • Shelby Burlew, Michigan Agricutlure Environmental Assurance Program Verifier, MDARD
  • Tom Van Wagner, Field Technician, Lenawee Conservation District 

Approaches to Phosphorous Monitoring - Panel Discussion

Moderator: Dr. Silvia Newell, Director, MIchigan Sea Grant, and Professor, University of Michigan

Panelists:

  • Dr. Laura Johnson, Director, National Center for Water Quality Research, Heidelberg University
  • Dr. Jim Hood, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University 
  • Jeremiah Asher, Assistant Director, Michigan State University Institute for Water Research 
  • Dr. Ehsan Ghane, Associate Professor and Extension Professor, Michigan State University 

Networking Lunch

Lunch Keynote
Dr. Tim Boring, Director, MDARD

Emerging Solutions and Support

  • Kali Rush, Regional Biologist, Ducks Unlimited
  • Dr. Jason Rowntree, Director, Center for Regenerative Agriculture, Michigan State University
  • Clint Nester, Consultant Nester Ag, LLC
  • Jeremiah Asher, Assistant Director, Michigan State University Institute for Water Research
Networking Break
Advisory Group Input
Dr. Alison Bressler, University of Michigan Water Center

WLEB Science Panel Report

  • Dr. Steve Hamilton, Senior Scientist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University
  • Fred Sklar, Director, South Florida Water Management District, Everglades Ecosystem Assessment Section and CEO, Sklar Environmental Associates
  • Dr. Adam Reimer, Outreach and Evaluation Scientist, National Wildlife Federation 
  • Rich Batiuk, co-founder CoastWise Partners, retired US Environmental Protection Agency
  • Randy Dell, Policy and Incentives Strategy Manager, The Nature Conservancy 
  • Dr. Silvia Newell, Director, Michigan Sea Grant and Professor, University of Michigan
  • Jeremiah Asher, Assistant Director, Institute of Water Research, Michigan State University
  • Dr. Margaret Kalcic, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin

DAP Team Presentation

  • Michelle Selzer, Western Lake Erie Basin Strategist, MDARD
  • Andrew Bahrou, Lake Erie Coordinator, EGLE
  • Dr. Tammy Newcomb, Senior Executive Assistant Director, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
Michelle Selzer, MDARD

Adjourn

 

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