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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Water@Michigan October Coffee Talk
DESCRIPTION:Talk Description:\nThis Coffee Talk covers the development of Michigan's comprehensive maritime strategy\, designed to promote greening\, electrification\, decarbonization\, equity\, environmental justice\, infrastructure improvements\, and sustainability within the state's maritime sector\, while ensuring the efficient movement of goods. The focus encompasses commercial shipping\, ferries\, and recreational boating. Additionally\, the strategy advocates for the sustainable development of commercial ports and recreational harbors throughout Michigan. The presentation will detail the stakeholder mapping and engagement process\, the needs assessment\, including an in-person workshop\, and the final strategy and implementation plan. Combined with other state initiatives and regional and national efforts\, this strategy and plan aim to support the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.\n\nAbout the Speaker:Thomas McKenney\, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice\, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering\, College of Engineering\n\nThomas McKenney is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. He directs a research laboratory in sustainable shipping\, maritime decarbonization\, and ship design. He also leads the development of a decarbonization education portfolio and manages collaborations with top industry centers and initiatives.\n\nThomas was previously Head of Ship Design at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (Center) in Copenhagen\, a not-for-profit independent research and development (R&D) center with the vision to sustainably decarbonize the maritime industry by 2050. He was responsible for ship design activities within an active portfolio of over 50 R&D projects related to maritime sustainability and decarbonization\, including alternative fuel pathways and ship technologies. Before joining the Center in 2021\, he held various positions at Royal Caribbean Group\, where he was the technical and project manager of $1 billion first-in-class cruise ship design and construction projects. Thomas holds four degrees from the University of Michigan\, including a Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.\n\nAbout Water@Michigan Coffee Talks: \nCoffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty\, staff\, and students interested in water\, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues\, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues\, and meet new partners.\n\nThis academic year\, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers\, institutes\, and external partners. Please fill out the linked form below to RSVP for the fall series. Upon registration\, you will receive a calendar invite from Sarah Miller (milsar@umich.edu) with meeting-specific information.\n\nCoffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs\; we are not recording sessions at this time.\n\nPlease register here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks
UID:136604-21878910@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136604
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:water
LOCATION:Michigan Union - 2210 ABC Room
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DTSTAMP:20250829T135634
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T133000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Lessons from the Water Warrior on Community Coalition Building for Water Justice
DESCRIPTION:Lessons from the Water Warrior on Community Coalition Building for Water Justice\nMonica Lewis-Patrick\, Founder and CEO of We The People of Detroit\nFriday\, October 31\, noon ET\nSSW ECC 1840\n\nAs a community-based grassroots organization\, WPD aims to inform\, educate\, and empower Detroit residents on imperative issues surrounding civil rights\, land\, water\, education\, and the democratic process. In collaboration with community activists\, academics\, researchers\, and designers\, the WPD Community Research Collective (CRC) utilizes research in order to serve the sustainability of the Detroit community. The WPD CRC uses data to visually show the socio-economic consequences of austerity policies in Detroit\, which have worked toward the dismantling of Black and Brown Detroit neighborhoods. By presenting a critical counter narrative\, WPD CRC uses knowledge as a tool to empower Detroit citizens as they fight for an equitable and beloved community. WPD CRC's most recent project addresses the public health crisis in Detroit as a result of unsafe and inaccessible water services.\n\nThe Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Our goal is to help build a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.\n\nThis series is free and open to the public as well as being a one-credit course for U-M students (SWK 503\, Course #25751). In-person talks include coffee\, cookies\, and the chance to ask the speakers questions or watch the livestream on YouTube.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138517
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:School of Social Work Building - ECC 1840
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DTSTAMP:20251031T125233
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T113000
SUMMARY:Other:Planet Blue Forum: Climate Justice and Careers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Forum: Climate Justice and Careers\, an interactive networking event designed for students to explore career pathways at the intersection of climate justice\, education\, law\, and public policy. Through a cross-disciplinary discussion with scholars\, practitioners\, and community leaders\, participants will gain insights into how justice-centered approaches can shape transformative policy\, environmental leadership\, and educational practice. The panel will feature Professors dr. shakara tyler\, Oday Salim\, and Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome\, who bring expertise across education\, law\, and public policy. The forum highlights how diverse careers can advance sustainability and equity\, inspiring students to envision futures where their professional work drives meaningful change.\n\nA networking brunch will follow the panel discussion. *RSVP is required– please register by November 12 to ensure you receive food that meets your dietary restrictions*. The event is free and open to the U-M community.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140829
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Anderson D
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DTSTAMP:20251002T093337
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T194500
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Beyond the Sea Book Talk and Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join author and freshwater ecologist Dave Strayer at Literati Bookstore for an engaging discussion of Beyond the Sea\, his new book celebrating the hidden life of lakes\, rivers\, and wetlands. With Jason Frenzel of the Huron River Watershed Council and moderator Mike Shriberg\, the Director of the U-M Water Center\, explore local connections to global freshwater challenges. Join us and be a part of the conversation!\n\nAbout the speakers: \nDave Strayer\, Freshwater Ecologist and Author: Dave Strayer worked as a freshwater ecologist for the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for more than 30 years\, where he studied the Hudson River\, conservation ecology of freshwater mussels and other species\, the impacts of invasive species\, and shoreline ecology. He has written more than 200 scientific articles and 7 books. In addition to these technical publications\, he has written several dozen short essays for general audiences\, which are collected in The Lost Snail of the Yangtze and Other Essays. He is an affiliate of the U-M Water Center. Dave has a BS in Zoology from Michigan State and a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University.\n\nJason Frenzel\, Director of Community Engagement\, Huron River Watershed Council: Jason Frenzel\, CVA\, is a seasoned nonprofit and public service leader with over 25 years of experience in community engagement\, program development\, and volunteer management. He has served on Ann Arbor City Council\, the Environmental Commission\, and numerous boards and advisory committees\, including the Sierra Club Huron Valley Group and the University of Michigan’s Ginsberg Center. A Certified Volunteer Administrator and co-author of *Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice\, 4th Edition*\, he is recognized for his success in grant seeking\, inclusive community partnerships\, and advancing environmental stewardship across Southeast Michigan.\n\nModerator: Mike Shriberg\, U-M Water Center Director & Professor of Practice & Engagement\, SEAS -- Mike Shriberg is the Director of the University of Michigan Water Center and is a Professor of Practice and Engagement at the School for Environment and Sustainability. Dr. Shriberg’s work and research focus on water issues in the Great Lakes region and environmental leadership. Prior to his role as Water Center Director\, he held several leadership positions in the nonprofit sector and at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)\, including Great Lakes Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation\, Associate Director of the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research and Director of Engagement\, Interim Director at Michigan Sea Grant. Dr. Shriberg earned his PhD in Resource Policy and Behavior from the University of Michigan and his BS in Biology & Society from Cornell University.\n\nYou can register for this session here: https://graham.umich.edu/event/beyond-sea-book-talk-and-community-discussion
UID:140188-21886717@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140188
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:water
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260203T141909
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260209T140000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Spatial Data and Fish Ecology Informing Policy in Chile
DESCRIPTION:Landscape scale fluvial ecology models connect well with a policy-making framework. In Chile\, the modeling frameworks developed by former SEAS professors Paul Seelbach and Michael Wiley have been applied to build policy tools for decision-making in the areas of sustainable hydropower and climate change adaptation. This talk examines the unforeseen challenges facing the development of landscape-scale fluvial ecological models that connect climate\, land-use\, and hydrology.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144988
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:water
LOCATION:Dana Building - 2315
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DTSTAMP:20260105T133558
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Water@Michigan Coffee Talk: Data Centers\, Energy\, and Water Systems: Modeling the impacts on infrastructure\, environment\, and affordability
DESCRIPTION:Event Logistics:\n\n📅 Date: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\n\n🕑 Time: 3:00-4:30p\n\n📍 Location: Michigan League\, Hussey Room [911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109]\n\n\nTalk Description: Data Centers\, Energy\, and Water Systems: Modeling the impacts on infrastructure\, environment\, and affordability\n\nAs data centers rapidly expand across the U.S. and globally\, they are reshaping communities\, resource consumption\, and sustainability. In Michigan alone\, there are at least 16 proposed datacenter sites in 10 counties across the Lower Peninsula. Access to land\, electricity\, and water\, as well as favourable regulations and tax incentives are driving the data center boom. However\, there are concerns over the sustainability of data centers and their impacts on both the natural and built environment. Data centers already make up 4% of total electricity consumption in the U.S.\, and are expected to consume 6-12% by 2030. Both the load growth and corresponding uncertainty present a challenge to utility companies: how do we plan for unprecedented levels of load growth? How do we accommodate uncertainty in load forecasts? How do we ensure affordable and reliable access to electricity and water? This talk will share findings from an ongoing project on Data center Energy and Water Systems (DEWS). Through a literature review and expert interviews with stakeholders and companies involved in data center development and operations\, we are exploring the impacts of data centers on infrastructure\, environment\, and affordability. \n\nAbout the Speaker: \nRabab Haider\, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering\n\nDr. Rabab Haider is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research is centered on designing future energy systems that provide green\, reliable\, and affordable energy for All. Her group develops optimization and AI algorithms that advance energy system operations\, planning\, and market under deep decarbonization. Dr. Haider’s portfolio also includes engagement with multiple global organizations to enable widespread access to STEMM education\, mentorship\, and leadership training. She received her Ph.D. and S.M. degrees at MIT\, and B.A.Sc in Engineering Science at the University of Toronto. She was previously named a MIT Energy Fellow and MathWorks-MIT Mechanical Engineering Fellow. Dr. Haider is also an Affiliate Faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology and NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT). \n\nYou can register for the event here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks\n\nAbout Coffee Talks: Coffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty\, staff\, and students interested in water\, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues\, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues\, and meet new partners. This academic year\, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers\, institutes\, and external partners. Coffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs\; we are not recording sessions at this time.
UID:143215-21892444@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143215
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Michigan League - Hussey Room
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DTSTAMP:20260129T123620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Ted Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:About the presentation: Over 25% of the world’s surface fresh water is found in the seven African Great Lakes. These basins are of vital importance to hundreds of millions of people\, providing drinking water\, protein\, jobs\, and transportation\, and further supporting the Gross Domestic Product of each of the ten riparian countries. The lakes are the most species-rich freshwater systems on the planet\, harboring over a thousand fish species\, and hundreds of other aquatic and terrestrial species. The importance of these lakes is undermined\, however\, by myriad anthropogenic stressors\, including climate change\, overuse\, gas and oil exploration\, habitat loss and degradation\, agricultural runoff\, industrial and urban pollution\, invasive species\, and a host of other issues. The lack of attention to the health of these lakes is a modern-day tragedy\, with a dearth of research barely enough to provide information to make good policy and management decisions. The AGL are all multijurisdictional in nature\, suffering from tragedy-of-the-commons-type issues. Recognizing that no one organization or institution can address the challenges that our global freshwater resources face\, recent efforts by African\, North American\, and European experts are proactively seeking to build partnerships that leverage the combined skills\, assets\, technologies and resources of public\, private and nonprofit entities to deliver sustainable instruction and research. The major goal is to positively influence policy and management of freshwater resources in East Africa through sound science. The process is a long-term collaborative process by which the scientific\, academic\, policy and management\, and other interested community interact through a structured process to prioritize research and thus\, harness the resources and knowledge to conduct research that results in useful\, harmonized data\, and ideas to influence positive change. The full process\, described in this talk\, is to ensure that the ecological structure of the African Great Lakes\, and those who depend on them are preserved and enhanced.\n\nAbout the speaker: Dr. Ted Lawrence is the Executive Director of the African Center for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE)—leading work to ensure scientists from North America and African collaborate and share knowledge to protect freshwater Great Lakes around the world.\n\nHe has been living\, working\, and researching in Africa for over 20 years. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan\, researching governance and management of large\, multi-jurisdictional freshwater resources\, specifically on Lake Victoria\, East Africa and conducted comparative analysis of management approaches between African and North American lake systems.\n\nBased on his background and research\, Ted and his colleagues formed ACARE\, a highly collaborative organization whose goals are to positively affect policy and management on Africa’s Great Lakes by executing a long-term network of freshwater experts to strengthen science in Africa. He also spent 15 years as the Communications and Policy Specialist at the bi-national Canadian-U.S. Great Lakes Fishery Commission where many of the building blocks for successful collaboration are used to inform the processes on the African Great Lakes.
UID:144775-21895836@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144775
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260121T102237
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Water@Michigan Coffee Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Huron River watershed in Southeast Michigan is home to nearly 100 dams that alter the chemical\, physical\, and biological processes of its main stem and tributaries. These structures often harm wildlife\, impose high maintenance costs\, and in some cases\, pose safety risks to downstream communities. This panel will highlight recent initiatives led by the Huron River Watershed Council and its partners to restore the river’s natural flow through the removal of aging and obsolete dams and improved flow management strategies. Panelists will explore the ecological impacts of dams\, discuss the status of dams within the Huron\, share updates on a dam removal project in Ypsilanti\, and introduce a budding initiative leveraging real-time data and communication to foster more collaborative dam management along the Huron’s main stem. \n\nAbout the Speakers: \nDaniel Brown\, Climate Resilience Strategist\, Huron River Watershed Council\nDaniel has worked to address the effects of climate change across North America. He helps develop strategies that preserve land for waterway protection\, reduce planet-warming emissions\, and improve climate resilience. He also works on efforts to restore the main river corridor through dam removal\, leads HRWC’s efforts to address PFAS contamination\, and coordinates the Huron River Water Trail. He enjoys empowering conservation based on sound science and getting people to enjoy Michigan’s natural resources. Daniel joined HRWC in 2018 and lives in the Horseshoe Creekshed.\n\nAndrea Paine\, Program Manager\, Huron River Watershed Council \nAndrea coordinates HRWC’s stormwater management\, fee-for-service stormwater services\, and community engagement work. She also supports local policy and other watershed planning and management projects. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in environmental policy and planning from the University of Michigan. She joined HRWC in 2018\, lives in the Allens Creekshed\, and is originally from Manistee\, MI.\n\nBranko Kerkez\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Department Chair for Research\, Civil and Environmental Engineering\nBranko Kerkez is an Arthur F. Thurnau associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at U-M. His research interests include water\, data\, and sensors. Branko is driven by the desire to both rationalize water management decisions\, and put tools into the hands of community members to allow them to contribute to those decisions. The National Academy of Engineering recognized his work in smart water systems in 2018 as a Gilbreth Lecturer. Branko’s Digital Water Lab is untangling the role of tech in water…one sensor at a time! He earned his PhD in 2012 from the University of California\, Berkeley in Civil and Environmental Engineering.\n\nAbout Coffee Talks: Coffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty\, staff\, and students interested in water\, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues\, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues\, and meet new partners. This academic year\, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers\, institutes\, and external partners. Coffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs\; we are not recording sessions at this time.\n\nYou can register for this session here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks
UID:143331-21892918@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143331
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Koessler
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DTSTAMP:20260220T125244
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Clear Waters\, Hidden Plastics In Our Great Lakes Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch-and-learn seminar exploring the research on microplastics across Michigan’s diverse waterways—from the Great Lakes to rivers\, streams\, and inland lakes.  A U-M scientist who has studied this system with her lab since 2013 will share how these tiny pollutants challenge our freshwater resources\, looking upstream for potential solutions. The seminar will highlight the collective efforts of the  multidisciplinary U-M team of biologists\, chemists\, modelers\, and engineers who are unraveling the origins\, movement\, and effects of microplastics across the Great Lakes Basin and beyond. \n\nNOTE: LOCATION CHANGE to Chemistry 1706\n\nA light lunch will be served\, so please RSVP.\n\nAfter the talk\, there is an optional guided tour of a new Museum of Natural History exhibit focused on this topic from 1:00-2:00PM.
UID:145275-21896976@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145275
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706
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DTSTAMP:20260213T123957
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T140000
SUMMARY:Tours:All the plastic you cannot see
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History and Prof. Anne McNeil have collaborated on an interactive exhibit that illustrates how microplastics enter the environment and outlines concrete steps individuals and institutions can take to address these challenges.
UID:145456-21897370@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145456
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History
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DTSTAMP:20260317T184026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T180000
SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:Residential College Aquarium Grand Opening!
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Fishkeeping is partnering with the Residential College and the University of Michigan Arts Initiative (through their student mini-grant program) to unveil an aquarium in East Quad! This aquarium will be available for all to enjoy: hobbyists\, non-hobbyists\, and students that just want to unwind and watch some cute fish. Come celebrate with us! There will be snacks...
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146723
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - East Quad Basement
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DTSTAMP:20260209T103613
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Water@Michigan 2026: Water+Energy
DESCRIPTION:Water@Michigan 2026: Water + Energy will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and community leaders to examine how water systems and the energy transition are reshaping Michigan\, the Great Lakes region\, and beyond.\n \nTheme: Water + Energy\n📅 Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\n🕑 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.\n📍Palmer Commons\, Ann Arbor\n \nThe symposium will highlight the growing connections between water and energy in infrastructure\, governance\, and community outcomes. Participants will explore how these links can be strengthened to create more resilient\, equitable\, and sustainable systems.\n\nThrough keynotes\, workshops\, lightning talks\, and student posters\, attendees will collaborate across disciplines to envision the future of water\, energy\, and the Great Lakes. Sessions will emphasize how research\, practice\, and policy can align to address urgent and emerging water challenges.\n\nWe are especially pleased to welcome a distinguished group of featured speakers\, including Whitney Gravelle\, President of the Bay Mills Indian Community\; Jeremy Rifkin\, bestselling author of Planet Aqua\; Shalanda Baker\, Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action\, University of Michigan\; and U.S. Senator Gary Peters.\n\nFull details are available on the registration page. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.\n\nThis event is presented by Water@Michigan with support from the U-M Water Center\, the School for Environment and Sustainability\, the Graham Sustainability Institute\, the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research\, LSA Earth & Environmental Sciences\, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission\, and the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nYou can register for the event on the Water Center website: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/2026
UID:144676-21895678@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144676
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Water
LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Rooms, Atrium and Forum Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251127T122955
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Borchardt Conference
DESCRIPTION:Every three years\, the Borchardt Conference brings together engineers\, scientists\, practitioners\, and students to present and discuss the latest issues and advances in water and wastewater science and engineering.\n\nIn addition to keynote lectures\, presenters for oral and poster sessions will be selected from submitted abstracts on recent developments in drinking water and wastewater. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to participate.
UID:142243-21890265@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142243
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:water
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
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DTSTAMP:20251127T122955
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Borchardt Conference
DESCRIPTION:Every three years\, the Borchardt Conference brings together engineers\, scientists\, practitioners\, and students to present and discuss the latest issues and advances in water and wastewater science and engineering.\n\nIn addition to keynote lectures\, presenters for oral and poster sessions will be selected from submitted abstracts on recent developments in drinking water and wastewater. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to participate.
UID:142243-21890266@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142243
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:water
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
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