BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:S B W W PRODID:-//Apple Computer\, Inc//iCal 2.0//EN X-WR-RELCALID:A63954DB-7A05-49F6-8B6F-ABB4E2E23CA2 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit LAST-MODIFIED:20090603T170237Z BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T060000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20080309T010000 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20081102T020000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T010000 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080417T203000 SUMMARY:Conserving Your Land\, LFC Presentation\n UID:79CC38A2-E5A1-4B83-8AA2-A7B27589AD5D-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080404T193539Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe Little Forks Conservancy will provide information on c onservation options for landowners at Chippewa Nature Center Thursday\, April 17\, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\n\n\nThe discussion\, which begins at 7 p.m.\, will be led by LFC Land Protection Specialist Elan Lipschitz\, with insights provided by conservation easement donor Glenn Sanford.\n\n Chippewa Nature Center is located at 400 S. Badour Road in Midland\, Mic higan. \n\nThe presentation is free and open to the public. \n\nRefreshm ents and snacks will be served. For more information\, call (989) 835-48 86 or e-mail info@littleforks.org.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090326T220000 SUMMARY:Info session on Karn-Weadock air permit\, Frankenlust Township\, Bay County UID:6E4F95F9-45B9-4A06-A70F-A8D5473ACF8E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20090304T131533Z DESCRIPTION:On March 26\, 2009\, an informational session in panel forma t will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00\np.m. at the Bay Valley Resort and Conference Center\, Royal Troon Room\, 2470 Old Bridge Road\,\nBay City\, Michigan. During this Question and Answer session staff will be a vailable to provide\ninformation and answer questions about the proposed project.\n\n...\n\nThe “Notice of Air Pollution Comment Period and Publ ic Hearing\,” the “Fact Sheet\,” and the draft\npermit conditions regard ing our analysis of this proposed project are available at\nhttp://www.d eq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090310T153000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes Conf.\, MSU UID:71980670-FF5A-43C9-BDF9-584CCC49CE1E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20090121T135126Z DESCRIPTION:\n2009 ANR Week Great Lakes Conference\n\n“THE GREAT LAKES: ADAPTING TO A WAVE OF CHANGE”\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2009\n9:00 am - 3: 30 pm\nLincoln Room\, Kellogg Center\nMichigan State University\nEast La nsing\, Michigan\n\nThere is no charge to attend this conference\, howev er\, advanced registration is requested. Registration is accepted by mai l\, phone (517-353-3742)\; fax (517-353-1812) or on this website \nhttp: //www.iwr.msu.edu/events/ANRWeek.\n\nRegister by March 2.\n\nSponsored b y:\n\nMichigan State University\nDepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife\nI nstitute of Water Research\nMichigan Sea Grant Extension\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080325T210000 SUMMARY:Lake Superior talk\, Saginaw UID:F9A528B8-2B75-44BE-9A32-9F0AD86465B1-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:11 DTSTAMP:20080313T172700Z DESCRIPTION:\"A Lake Superior Journey with Bela Hubbard\"\n\nIn 1840 a g roup of scientists surveyed Michigan's rugged and remote shoreline of La ke Superior. \n\nKyle Bagnall\, Chippewa Nature Center's Manager of His torical Programs\, presents a first-person portrayal of expedition membe r Bela Hubbard\, assistant to the State Geologist. \n\nUsing words from Hubbard's journals\, this exciting journey will come to life with vivid descriptions of the cliffs\, outcroppings trees\, wildlife\, traders\, and native people Hubbard met along the route. The report set off the m ineral rush to the copper country that changed the face of the Upper Pen insula forever.\n \nThe meeting will take place at the Green Point Envir onmental Learning Center\, 3010 Maple St.\, Saginaw at 7:00 p.m. on Tues day\, March 25\, 2008.\n\n\nSponsored by the Saginaw Valley Audubon Soci ety. The public is welcome. There is no cost. \n\nFor more information : 989-777-4787 or 989-684-3841.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080628T170000 SUMMARY:UMBS Open House UID:B2C65B81-D2B5-44EE-A2EC-23FD77081CB5-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080611T113520Z DESCRIPTION:\nIn celebration of its 100th Session this summer\, the publ ic is invited to a free Open House at the University of Michigan Biologi cal Station (UMBS) on Saturday\, June 28 from 2 to 5 p.m.\n\nThe Open Ho use (hosted by UMBS staff\, faculty\, and students) will include a lectu re by Zoologist Phil Myers\, as well as a tour of some of the research l abs\, classrooms\, and facilities.\n\nThe Station has been dedicated to environmental research and education since 1909. It is located off C-64 (Riggsville Road) three miles west of I-75 and six miles east of US-31 ( Pellston). \n\nA map is available on the Station's website at http://www .lsa.umich.edu/umbs.\n\nFor more information\, call (231) 539-8408.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080215T170000 SUMMARY:climate change and legal issues conference\, MSU UID:87F7F5D9-8D75-412D-A9DF-73771954ED2F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080213T131131Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.law.msu.edu/jil/climate/\n\n\nA Climate of Disrup tion:\nLegal Measures for Adaptation and Mitigation\n\nFriday\, February 15\, 2008\n9 a.m. - 5 p.m.\nCastle Board Room\, MSU College of Law\n\nT his year's symposium will cover international environmental law with a f ocus on biodiversity and climate change. Topics include the effect of gl obal warming on plant and animal life\; preservation of biodiversity\; c omparative efforts in biodiversity preservation\; the relationship betwe en climate change\, biodiversity\, and trade\; the\ndomestic implementat ion of climate change and biodiversity compliance\; and many\nmore. \n\n Register Now.\nConference fee: $25 (students are free)\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080226T123000 SUMMARY:Air Emissions Reporting Workshop\, Lansing UID:21B7941F-15AB-463D-A374-DAA518E1B162-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080103T200821Z DESCRIPTION:8 AM and 1230\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess -brochure-maers2008_219040_7.pdf\n\nNearly 1\,900 Michigan facilities ar e required to annually report\nemissions of air pollutants to the Depart ment of Environmental Quality every year\, and the DEQ is offering a wor kshop to help these facilities submit their reports electronically using the Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System (MAERS). \n\nThe “Introduct ion to MAERS” workshops will be held in Gaylord on\nFebruary 7\, Livonia on February 12\, Kalamazoo on February 21\, and\nLansing on February 26 . \n\nThis hands-on training is designed for those who are new to MAERS or those who need more comprehensive training on the concepts and softwa re. The Intro workshops take participants step by step through the new M AERS version 2007.0.0 software on computers. \n\n\nWorkshop participants will learn MAERS software basics\, how to complete the electronic forms and submit the report\, and how to avoid common mistakes encountered wh en completing and submitting a MAERS report. The registration fee of $75 includes refreshments and workshop materials.\n\nWorkshop attendees wil l receive the MAERS Workbook and the MAERS version 2007.0.0 software. \n \nRegistration: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3308_3333_416 9---\,00.html\nFor registration information\, contact the\nEnvironmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278\, or e-mail at\ndeq-ead-env-assist@ michigan.gov. \n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080125T100000 SUMMARY:Deadline\, Michigan Volunteer River\, Stream and Creek Cleanup G rants UID:33D7FD52-60D2-41EA-B17A-7B51083F526F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20071203T162314Z DESCRIPTION:Michigan Volunteer River\, Stream and Creek Cleanup Grants A vailable for 2008\n\nApplication instructions are available online at ht tp://www.glc.org/streamclean/app08. \n\nThe deadline for submitting gran t applications under the FY 2008 Volunteer River\, Stream and Creek Clea nup Program is January 25\, 2008. \n\nContact John Hummer at the Great L akes Commission at 734-971-9135 or jhummer@glc.org.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090124T170000 SUMMARY:Stewardship Network Conf.\, E. Lansing UID:14C276B6-5F80-4FEC-9A9B-AA9206100C09-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20090120T150053Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nStewardship Network Conference \"The Science\, Practice\ , & Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems\" \nWhere: Kellogg Center in East Lansing\, Michigan. \nWhen: January 23-24\, 2009\n\n\nThe theme for th is year’s conference is Fire\, Water\, and Wildlife Ecology. \n\nhttp:// www.stewardshipnetwork.org\n\nCost:\nStewardship Network members: $60/da y or $100/both days\nNon-members: $90/day or $125/both days\nStudent/Sen ior (65+) $75/day or $115/both days\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T180000 SUMMARY:Steve Chester speaks at U-M Law School UID:ABBC84A2-059B-4E2F-A184-471FB3DC1952-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20071203T183717Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.law.umich.edu/newsandinfo/Pages/December2007.aspx \n\na talk on “The State of the Michigan Environment: From the Great Lak es to Climate Change” by the head of the state’s Department of Environme ntal Quality.\n\nHosted by Michigan Law’s new Environmental Law and Poli cy Program\, the talk is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday\, Dec. 5 in room 132 of Hutchins Hall at the Law School. Admission is free.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080717T210000 SUMMARY:Public hearing\, wetland permit\, Vassar UID:2B1AC5D3-DC74-48C5-8211-F8C9424BDC56-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080623T172057Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar\n\nJULY 17\, 2008 \n7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THOMAS C. ESCKEL SON\, VASSAR\, MICHIGAN. \n\nThe Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Sims Township Hall\, 600 South Delano Road \, Au Gres\, Michigan 48703. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 07-06-0055-P\, submitted by Thomas C. Esckelson\, 3111 Waterman \ nRoad\, Vassar\, Michigan 48768. \n\nThe applicant proposes to place 288 cubic yards of fill in \n11\,700 square feet (0.27 acre) of wetland for the purpose of developing a single-family home site and the adjacent st reet. Mitigation is not proposed. \n\nInformation Contact: Douglas F. Mo rse\, Land and Water Management Division\, 989-686-8025\, extension 8362 . \n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T160000 SUMMARY:Chipp Nature Center\, Earth Day event UID:8548D76E-5EDA-49CE-AAA6-6BA92DCAD78E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080404T180224Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.chippewanaturecenter.com/\n\nThe Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Road in Midland\, will host a free Green Gardenin g Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 with master gardeners\, horticultu rists and naturalists\, including activities for kids.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071214T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071214T070000 SUMMARY:DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WHITING GAS & OIL CORPORAT ION\, STERLING\, ARENAC COUNTY\, UID:2DA3EA98-74D0-441C-AF77-96D962E77BF3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20071128T132443Z DESCRIPTION:From the DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar\n \nDEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WHITING GAS & OIL CORPORATION\, STERLING\, ARENAC COUNTY\, proposed Permit to Install application for in stallation and operation of an oil and gas production facility. \n\nThe facility is located at the junction of Ellison and Deep River Roads\, St erling\, Michigan. New Source Review public notice documents can be view ed on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqair. If requested by December 14\, 2007\, a hearing will be held December 19\, 2007 (see December 19 listin g in this calendar). Written comments should be sent to the Michigan Dep artment of Environmental Quality\, Air Quality Division\, P.O. Box 30260 \, Lansing\, Michigan 48909\, to the attention of William A. Presson\, A cting Permit Section Supervisor. Information Contact: Jeremy Hoeh\, Air Quality Division\, 517-241-2194.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071128T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071128T163000 SUMMARY:climate change and alternative energy conference\, lansing commu nity college\, lansing. UID:BE4C7FB8-A4C5-4139-B388-9AFC595D8B8E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:16 DTSTAMP:20071121T161036Z DESCRIPTION:\nAgenda online at \nhttp://emawma.org/Fall07.pdf\n\n---\n\n The East & West Michigan Chapters of the Air & Waste Management Associat ion and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan are j ointly sponsoring a fall conference about Climate Change and Alternative Energy. \n\nThe program will include speakers from the front line of th e climate change debate and those changing the way we power our lives. T he Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is a planning partner on this event. \n\nFor more information\, go to http://www.emawma.org/\, o r contact\, S. Lee Johnson at sljohnson@honigman.com\; Mark Horne at mar k.horne@enviro-partners.com\; or Michele Buckler at mjbuckler@ftch.com.\ n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090313T170000 SUMMARY:stormwater floodplain conf.\, doubletree\, bay city\, March 10-1 3 UID:039E3241-6F04-4ADF-8B95-5B5627E3561B-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20090304T130056Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/03/stormwa ter_floodplain_group_to.html\n\nfrom March 2 DEQ calendar:\n\nTHE MICHIG AN STORMWATER-FLOODPLAIN ASSOCIATION'S (MSFA) 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE\, D OUBLETREE HOTEL\, BAY CITY\, MICHIGAN. This multi-day conference will pr ovide persons interested in stormwater and floodplain issues an excellen t educational training opportunity to hear presentations covering a vari ety of topics including flood hazard mitigation planning\, environmental protection options for local governments\, DEQ stormwater and floodplai n permitting updates\, and several case studies. Attendance at the 2009 MSFA Conference qualifies for several types of Continuing Education Cred its (CECs). Certified floodplain managers can receive 12 CECs\, building inspectors can receive 4 CECs\, and emergency managers can receive up t o 20 CECs. In addition to the CECs available\, the certified floodplain manager exam\, the DEQ stormwater operator review and exam\, and a const ruction code workshop will be held. Information Contact: Les Thomas\, La nd and Water Management Division at 517-335-3448. For further informatio n\, go to mi.floods.org.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080410T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080410T123000 SUMMARY:MSU Climate Conference day two UID:41F4FDA3-36D8-45E3-A3C9-6FCCD8E2FA81-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080404T181303Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.environment.msu.edu/climatechange/agenda.html\n \n\"Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region\,\" a conference at Michiga n State on April 9-10\, 2008.\n\nFollowing on last spring's symposium\, \"Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Decision-Making Under Uncert ainty\,\" will bring together researchers\, decision makers\, educators \, activists and citizens to examine how climate change will affect the Great Lakes region and how people can respond to it. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080306T190000 SUMMARY:Enviro Ed Curriculum Trainings\, Lansing\n UID:7C1D2CE0-7AF5-4431-A4BD-13BB9F23F31D-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080228T130526Z DESCRIPTION:DEQ Hosts Environmental Education Curriculum Trainings\n\nTh e Department of Environmental Quality will be hosting five training work shops on its environmental education curriculum program entitled the Mic higan Environmental Education Curriculum Support. The workshops will be held on Thursday\, March 6\, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hote l in Lansing\, prior to the Michigan Science Teachers Association annual conference. The workshops are co-sponsored by the United States Postal Service.\n\n\nTo register online\, go to \nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqw orkshops and click on\n“Upcoming Workshops.” \n\nThe registration cost to attend a unit workshop is $30. \n\nFor information\, contact Thomas Occhipinti\, Environmental Education\nCoordinator\, at 517-373-2379\, or email at occhipintit@michigan.gov.\n\nThe MSTA conference takes place M arch 6-8\, 2008\, following the MEECS\npre-conference trainings. \nhttp ://www.msta-mich.org/conference/.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080428T210000 SUMMARY:IJC water levels meeting\, Bay City Hall UID:3A625360-FD9F-4453-BD17-BDDB34DD61F9-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080415T170218Z DESCRIPTION:International Upper Great Lakes Study Announces Public Meeti ngs in Bay City\, Port Huron and Muskegon\n\n \nMonday\, April 28\, 2008 -- 7 pm to 9 pm\n\nCity Hall\, Bay City\n\n301 Washington Ave\nBay City \, Michigan\n\n\nPublic advisors to a binational study of Great Lakes wa ter levels announced that three public meetings will be held in Michigan this spring. \n\nAt these meetings\, experts from the International Up per Great Lakes Study (IUGLS) will present the latest scientific finding s and provide current information about water levels. \n\nThey will als o briefly outline the structure and purpose of the Study and review a hi story of water level regulation in the Great Lakes. \n\nThe presentatio n will stress the importance of public input to the Study process and th e need for interested individuals and organizations from throughout the basin to participate. Attendees will have an extensive opportunity to p resent their views and ask questions.\n\n \nMore information is availab le at www.iugls.org.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071213T163000 SUMMARY:Solar Electric (Photovoltaic)\nPower Systems for Code Officials\ n \n UID:80C50CEA-719F-4A6B-A2D4-121E6347A7BC-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20071121T165150Z DESCRIPTION:THE GREAT LAKES RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION\nPRESENTS:\nSol ar Electric (Photovoltaic)\nPower Systems for Code Officials\n \nhttp:// www.glrea.org/education/PVCodeOfficials121307.html\n\nWhen: Thursday\, D ecember 13th\, 2007\nWhere: Oakland County Information Technology Buildi ng 49 West\, Administrative Annex \nCounty Center Drive West\, Pontiac\n \nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nCost : $65\n \nThis course has been approved by the State of Michigan - Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety. Hours Approved: Specialty - 2 / Technical - 1 (3 hours of credit)\n \n Course Description:\nThe purpose of this course is to acquaint Michigan Code Officials with the unique characteristics and requirements of elect ric power systems energized by photovoltaic (solar) cells. The course wi ll also associate the relevant portions of the National Electric Code wi th design and installation practices of photovoltaic power systems. Topi cs to be covered include types of photovoltaic systems\, the electric co mponents of these systems\, utility interconnections\, and certification requirements.\n \nEach attendee will receive a manual of class notes an d a CD of reference materials.\n \nInstructor:\nRobert Pratt\, PE: Owner and President of RGP Pro\, Inc. and previously Principal Engineer speci alizing in energy systems and photovoltaic technologies for 36 years at DTE Energy.\n \nDirections: Take Telegraph Road to County Center Drive W (this is south of Dixie Hwy and north of Pontiac Lake Road). There is n ot a direct entrance to Information Technology off Telegraph Road. You m ust take County Center Drive West to Building 49 West. The Information T echnology Building is nestled in a wooded area not easily visible from C ounty Center Drive West. Therefore\, turn off County Center Drive West i nto the Administrative Annex entrance adjacent to the Farmers Market Bld g 43 West. This is the entrance to the parking areas. Attendees may park in the Farmers Market lot or in the main lot. The auditorium is on the first floor just left of the reception area. \n \nTo Register or for mor e information\, contact GLREA:\nPhone: 800-434-9788\nEmail: info@glrea.o rg\nWeb: http://www.glrea.org/\n \nSponsored by Oakland County Community & Home Improvement\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090105T110000 SUMMARY:Wind Energy Resource Zone Board\, Lansing UID:5A7C171F-0FE1-4769-B7BC-C52D7625360A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20090101T010032Z DESCRIPTION:A newly appointed Wind Energy Resource Zone Board will meet Jan. 5.\nThe board\, which includes representatives from DTE Energy and Wolverine Power Cooperative\, was created by the Michigan Public Service Commission to examine wind energy potential in the state.\n\n\nTasks fo r the 11-member board include putting together a list of state regions w ith the highest level of wind energy potential and estimated generating capacities for each region.\n\n\nThe board is to issue a report detailin g its findings by June 2.\n\nThe Jan. 5 meeting is at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room D of the PSC building in Lansing.\n\nAgenda: http://www.michigan.go v/documents/mpsc/jan_5_09_draft_agenda_261350_7.pdf\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090115T210000 SUMMARY:EPA meeting on dioxin cleanup at SVSU UID:3662B632-F073-453B-BDE5-9D570AB7C8F7-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20090106T151319Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe U.S. EPA and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality are hosting a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday\, January 15\, 20 09\, at Saginaw Valley State University\, Seminar Rooms\, Curtiss Hall\, 7400 Bay Road\, Saginaw. \n\nThis is an opportunity for people to learn more about what is being done about dioxin and other contamination in t he Tittabawassee and Saginaw Rivers and Saginaw Bay watershed. \n\nFor more information\, see the Fact Sheet located at: \n \nhttp://www.epa.g ov/region5/sites/dowchemical/pdfs/final-factsheet-20081219.pdf\n \nThe n ext Midland/Saginaw/Bay City (Tri-Cities) Dioxin Community Meeting (that would normally have been scheduled to be held in early February) is bei ng deferred to a later date. \n \nMaterials related to Dow's off-site co rrective action activities are available at the following locations: htt p://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3312_4118_4240-53424--\,00.html\ nhttp://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/dowchemical \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080522T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080522T163000 SUMMARY:Sustainable energy workshop\, Oakland U UID:FB556A56-C8CF-4C9B-B511-97D6862375DD-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080227T125529Z DESCRIPTION:\nOakland University is hosting a \"Sustainable Energy Proje ct Development Workshop for Public Institutions\" \n\nDate & Time - Thur sday May 22\, 2008\, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM \n\nLocated at the historic Mead ow Brook Hall in Rochester\, MI -\n \n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nAdministrators and Facilities Managers for public institutio ns such as K-12\nschool districts\, higher education institutions\, and municipalities who are\nlooking toward sustainable energy systems with t he following goals: \n\n* reduce your reliance on fossil fuels\n* hedge against future utility rate increases\n* integrate sustainable technolog ies into your learning environment\n* install energy projects with a pos itive cash flow\n* invest in Michigan or regional based energy resources \n* reduce your institution's carbon footprint \n\nThe workshop will dis cuss wood chip boiler systems and community & small scale wind power. T hese two types of projects use well proven\, available technology to pro vide cost savings projects that can provide your institution with the fo undation for a sustainable energy supply. \n\nA registration fee of $100 will reserve your seat. The venue is small\, so seating is limited to 60 attendees. \n\nSee the complete agenda and program announcement at\n< http://www.oakland.edu/energy/Energy_Project_Workshop_May_2008.htm>.\n\n \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071219T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071219T170000 SUMMARY:A Community Model of Environment-Integrated Land Use Management at the Rural-Urban Fringe\, East Lansing UID:5F365186-99A9-4D61-BDDE-108D315ABC22-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20071213T125346Z DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 19\, 3:30-5:00pm\, 75 Agriculture Hall\ , MSU.\n\nYong Jiang\, Postdoctoral Fellow\, National Science Foundation \n\"A Community Model of Environment-Integrated Land Use Management at t he Rural-Urban Fringe: Conservation Programs with Environmental Impact F ees.\"\n\nThe paper is available at http://www.aec.msu.edu/seminars/semi nar_list07_08.htm\n\n\nDetails also available at: http://www.environment .msu.edu/news/calendar.html \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090306T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090307T220000 SUMMARY:Mich. Organic Conference\, MSU UID:355C9259-47BF-42BC-B2DD-64795D0AE060-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20090216T181919Z DESCRIPTION:\nMichigan Organic Conference \n...\npresented by the Michig an Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) will be held on the evening of Friday March 6th (7:30) and all day on Saturday\, March 7th\, at the Kellogg Ce nter on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing.\n...\n\nFe es for the conference are $70 for early registration (must be received b y February 25) and $85 at the door. The student discount rate is $30. R egistration forms and more information can be found at \nhttp://www.moff a.org.\n\nFor additional information\, contact George Bird at Birdg@msu. edu\, (517) 353-3890.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081125T210000 SUMMARY:Dennis Brooks\, Green Point\, Saginaw UID:0845828A-580D-4163-8C8F-C8D003180690-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20081124T131844Z DESCRIPTION:\nA photographic view of many of Michigan's dragonflies and damselflies will be presented by Dennis Brooks on Tuesdayjkart 11/24/08 Nov. 25 at the Green Point Environmental Learning Center\, 3010 Maple St .\, Saginaw.\nThe program begins at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Sagin aw Valley Audubon Society.\nBrooks will show how to identify the insects and discuss their behavior and life cycles. Michigan has about 160 spec ies found in woods\, fields\, and wetlands during the warmer months. \nF or more information\, call 777-4787.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071211T170000 SUMMARY:CLEANUP CRITERIA TRAINING\, Lansing Community College\, West Cam pus\n UID:DBB0CA76-52BD-4C86-AEDC-BAA2FC4F41C8-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:19 DTSTAMP:20071121T164421Z DESCRIPTION:Lansing Community College\, West Campus\nMap: http://www.deq .state.mi.us/documents/deq-ess-workshop-map-lansingmtecmap.pdf\n\n8-5 bo th days. Check in at 7.\n\nRemediation and Redevelopment Division\n\nMic higan Department of Environmental Quality\n\nCLEANUP CRITERIA TRAINING \ n\nDecember 10 and 11\, 2007\n\n... the last and final Cleanup Criteria Training session being held December 10 and 11\, 2007.\n\nAttendance is required by all currently approved Certified Underground Storage Tank Pr ofessionals who did not attend the previous sessions. It is also highly recommended for environmental consultants\, owners and operators of con taminated sites\, attorneys\, and local government officials.\n\n\nTo re gister:\nhttp://www.deq.state.mi.us/eforms/makeupcleanupcriteriaregistra tion.html\n\n Contact:\n Ms. Terri Harmon\n Phone: 517-335-7272\n E-Mai l: harmontl@michigan.gov \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080229T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080301T180000 SUMMARY:2008 Michigan Organic Conference\, East Lansing UID:334F33E8-0939-4FE5-BF22-BAA58E354F8A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:14 DTSTAMP:20080207T125635Z DESCRIPTION: 2008 Michigan Organic Conference\n\n\n\nhttp://www.moffa.or g/page/page/4069041.htm\n\n\nThis year’s Michigan Organic Conference wil l feature a special food-related film festival along with more than 20 e ducational sessions for organic consumers\, gardeners and farmers. \n\n The conference will be held at the Kellogg Center located on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Fr iday\, February 29 with the film festival and continues from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday\, March 1 with educational sessions\, exhibits\, a gou rmet organic luncheon\, and more films. A local foods reception follows the conference sessions.\n...\n\nThe conference fee is $70 for early re gistration by February 25 and $80 at the door. Student rates are availa ble. \n\nRegistration forms and more information are available at www.mo ffa.org or by calling (248) 262-6826.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080625T130000 SUMMARY:Coal info session\, Lansing UID:C981FACD-237F-4B9D-A8F6-52D929AD0FE8-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080603T185835Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/permits/cfpp/DEQ- AQD-GenInfoIntParty.pdf\n\nGeneral Information Session: Proposed Coal-Fi red Power Plants \n \nWednesday\, June 25\, 2008\n10 AM to 1 PM\n\nat th e Library of Michigan’s Historical Center Forum Room\, 702 West Kalamazo o Street\, Lansing.\n\nregister at \nhttp://www.deq.state.mi.us/eforms /airpermitsmeetingregistration.html. \n\nPresentation materials will be available at \nhttp://www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/permits/cfpp/cfp p.htm after the session (scroll down to “Related Links”). \n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080601T170000 SUMMARY:International Conference on Peak Oil and Climate Change\, Grand Rapids UID:1843940B-CB3C-4B22-9E7A-0888AF6FEED4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080211T123926Z DESCRIPTION:\nInternational Conference on Peak Oil and Climate Change: P aths to Sustainability\n \nFriday\, May 30 through Sunday\, June 1\, 200 8\nCalvin College Fine Arts Center\nGrand Rapids\, Michigan\n \nVisit ht tp://localfuture.org/articles/conference.htm or\ncontact Aaron Wissner a t aaron@localfuture.org\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081231T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081231T100000 SUMMARY:Mich. Climate Change report UID:4DDEBDCB-889D-4FC6-A74C-53B83C5921DE-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080909T190319Z DESCRIPTION:Michigan Climate Action Council to release comprehensive cli mate change plan for Michigan.\nhttp://www.miclimatechange.us/\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071204T150000 SUMMARY:TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MICHIGAN’S REGION AL HAZE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP)\, UID:FC6AE0C5-FADC-43ED-88A4-27396246E230-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20071121T163049Z DESCRIPTION:... proposed for Isle Royale National Park and Seney Wildern ess Area. \n\nThe Regional Haze SIP can be viewed on the Web at http://w ww.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3310---\,00.html. \n\nIf requested by November 29\, 2007\, a public hearing will be held in the Constitution Hall\, Lillian Hatcher Conference Room\, 3rd Floor North\, 525 West Alle gan Street\, Lansing\, Michigan. \n\nThose interested may contact the Ai r Quality Division at 517-335-1059 on November 30\, 2007\, to determine if a hearing was requested and will be held. Information Contact: Cynthi a Hodges\, Air Quality Division\, at 517-335-1059.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080207T123000 SUMMARY:Air Emissions Reporting Workshop\, Gaylord UID:52826825-21B8-4419-8782-04A2828C7E68-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080103T200725Z DESCRIPTION:8 AM and 1230\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess -brochure-maers2008_219040_7.pdf\n\nNearly 1\,900 Michigan facilities ar e required to annually report\nemissions of air pollutants to the Depart ment of Environmental Quality every year\, and the DEQ is offering a wor kshop to help these facilities submit their reports electronically using the Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System (MAERS). \n \nThe “Introdu ction to MAERS” workshops will be held in Gaylord on\nFebruary 7\, Livon ia on February 12\, Kalamazoo on February 21\, and\nLansing on February 26. \n\nThis hands-on training is designed for those who are new to MAE RS or those who need more comprehensive training on the concepts and sof tware. The Intro workshops take participants step by step through the n ew MAERS version 2007.0.0 software on computers. \n\n\nWorkshop particip ants will learn MAERS software basics\, how to complete the electronic f orms and submit the report\, and how to avoid common mistakes encountere d when completing and submitting a MAERS report. The registration fee o f $75 includes refreshments and workshop materials.\n \nWorkshop attend ees will receive the MAERS Workbook and the MAERS version 2007.0.0 software. \n\nRegistration: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135- 3308_3333_4169---\,00.html\nFor registration information\, contact the\n Environmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278\, or e-mail at\ndeq-ea d-env-assist@michigan.gov.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080820T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080823T200000 SUMMARY:Earth Voyager in Bay City UID:BFDC2E27-7B2A-4ADE-846F-C183E722E853-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080714T151910Z DESCRIPTION:\nno times yet\n\nAugust 20 - 23 Bay City\, MI\n\nhttp://w ww.healthylakes.org/tour/earth_voyager_tour_dates.php\n\nEarth Voyager\, the fastest sailing vessel on the Great Lakes\, visits a dozen port cit ies to celebrate the role of the Great Lakes in our lives\, and to raise awareness about the need and enormous economic benefits of protecting a nd restoring them.\n\nEarth Voyager is a formula 60 trimaran\, 60 feet l ong\, 44 feet wide\, and nearly 100 feet to the top of the sails. In an 8 knot wind (about 9 mph) she can do 18 knots (about 21 mph)\, and has b een clocked at over 33 knots (nearly 40 mph). \n\nShe is truly a supers tar and attracts crowds of admirers wherever she goes.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080202T133000 SUMMARY:Huron Pines Annual Meeting\, Hillman UID:F22C3935-88C6-4A5A-931D-1810142E501A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080118T133602Z DESCRIPTION:\nHuron Pines.\n\nAnnual Meeting on Saturday\, February 2nd from 9:30am to 1:30pm.\n\nAt the K of C Hall in Hillman.\n\nThis year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Kelley Smith\, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division Chief. \nalso\, Representative Matthew G illard (D-Alpena) of the 106th House District.\n\nSeating is limited and reservations are required. \n\nTo register\, email jill@huronpines.org or call (989) 344-0753 x 21 by January 25th.\n\nFor more information\, visit: http://www.huronpines.org/article.php?action=view&articleId=60\n\ n\n***\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080229T160000 SUMMARY:2008 Invasive Plant Symposium\, East Lansing UID:C52ED8E7-2795-4448-8FB7-2BFF27EB5F80-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080211T124537Z DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Invasive Plant Council (MIPC) is pleased to ann ounce its 2008 Invasive Plant Symposium. \n\nThis year's symposium will be held at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing on February 29th and will focus on techniques for control and management of invasive plants. \n\nh ttp://www.invasiveplantsmi.org/\, or contact Brian Majka at 616-847-1680 .\n\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080329T040000 SUMMARY:22nd Annual Minority Health Conference\, U of M\n\n UID:A7C68AB4-0CDD-4572-AC93-E3D11C8BC5E4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080320T131127Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.brownandgreen2008.org/\n\n22nd Annual Minority He alth Conference\n\n\nWhat Does It Mean to be Brown and Green? Environmen t and Environmental Health in Minority Communities\n\n\nMarch 28 - 29\, 2008 Rackham Building\n\n\nHeadlined by Dr. Mindy Fullilove\, a psychiat rist who works in urban communities from Columbia University\, who will look to the future and \"next steps\" for environmental health and justi ce (EJ)\, and also including Ms.Grace Lee Boggs\, the dynamic community organizer from Detroit\, Dr. Paul Mohai from UM\, Dr. Stephen Martin fro m the Cook County Health Department\, Dr. Lester Spence from Johns Hopki ns (UM alum)\, Anne Rolfes from the Louisiana Bucket Brigade\, and Ms. D onele Wilkins from Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice\, the co nference promises to deliver diverse yet concrete and mobilizing message s and lessons for practitioners and supporters of EJ and public health.\ n\nRegistration is now open at www.brownandgreen2008.org and a split fee schedule accommodates those who can only attend for part of the day\, a s well as students. The conference will occur at the Rackham Building o n the 4th floor on March 28th\, and then followed by a community service and education tour of EJ issues in Detroit on Saturday\, March 29th.\n\ n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T100000 SUMMARY:Lake Huron Regional Fishery Workshop\, Alpena UID:AFA1C326-689C-448E-A0FB-8E5C96D30FC6-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080404T182630Z DESCRIPTION:\nLake Huron Regional Fishery Workshops!\n\n\n- Saturday\, A pril 19 -- Alpena (Northern Lake Huron) \n[Early Registration Deadlin e: Friday\, April 4]\n\nInformation\, agendas\, and registration brochu res can also be located online at: \nhttp://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/fi sheries/index.html\n\n\nDirect any questions and contacts regarding regi stration\, providing handouts\, or other workshop details to:\n C indy Anderson\n MSU Extension - Iosco County\n P.O. Box 59 9\n Tawas City\, MI 48764\n Phone: 989-984-1060\n Email: ande1172@msu.edu\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080925T100000 SUMMARY:AOC annual meeting\, Ann Arbor\, Sept. 24-25 UID:2A69B57E-80AF-43BC-A0E8-5E98D7ADBEC9-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080812T184346Z DESCRIPTION:U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting: Setting Target s\, Delisting Impairments and Beyond.\n\nSeptember 24-25\, 2008\nKensing ton Court Hotel\nAnn Arbor\, Michigan\n\nConference program and registra tion materials available at \n\nhttp://www.glc.org/rap/aocconference\n\n Sponsors\nThe meeting is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Great Lakes National Program Office\; the Great Lakes Commissio n\; and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.\n\nContacts\nF or more information\, contact Matt Doss\, Great Lakes Commission\, 734-9 71-9135\, mdoss@glc.org.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080206T230000 SUMMARY:AWWA-MWEA Joint Expo\, Lansing UID:36FE6491-B67F-4DD8-8735-8F99C5E14DD8-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080110T135412Z DESCRIPTION:from the DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar\n \nFEBRUARY 5-6\, 2008\nAWWA/MWEA JOINT EXPO 2008\, LANSING CENTER\, LANS ING\, MICHIGAN. \n\nCo-sponsored by the Michigan Section\, AWWA and the Michigan Water Environment Association\, JOINT EXPO is an exposition for equipment suppliers\, manufacturers and consulting engineers who want a n effective method to exhibit their products and services to water and w astewater professionals. \n\nAny company or organization which manufactu res and/or provides products or services to the water and wastewater ind ustries is eligible to exhibit. \n\nThere is no pre-registration fee for attendance so water and wastewater utilities will be encouraged to send several representatives. \n\nFor additional information or questions re garding Expo\, go to www.mi-water.org or contact Matt Tomlinson at tomli nsm@michigan.gov.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080425T160000 SUMMARY:Laker High School\, mini green conference UID:577CF485-32E3-45B6-91F6-BEFF4AC4C05A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080404T180706Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.hisd.k12.mi.us/home.html\n\nIn Huron County\, t he Laker school district near Pigeon is back with its fourth-annual Embr acing our Earth festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at Laker High S chool near Pigeon. The celebration typically draws large crowds.\n\nThis year’s highlights include musical performances\; exhibits by the Organi zation for Bat Conservation\, the Detroit Science Center and BaySail\; a birds of prey presentation by Michigan United Conservation Clubs\, a “t ouchtank” of sea creatures\, a Segway and a presentation by Jim Fitzgera ld\, a NASA educator. Main sponsors are DTE Energy Foundation and the Hu ron County Intermediate School District.\n\n\nThe festival will be prece ded April 25 by a miniconference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, featuring a pre sentation on cellulosic ethanol by Bruce Dale of Michigan State Universi ty\, and an appreciation dinner from 4:30-6 p.m.\n\nBoth events are free . For more information see www.hisd.k12.mi.us\, or call (989) 269-6406.\ n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081115T140000 SUMMARY:Mercury hair testing\, Bay City UID:3D06E79B-204A-43AB-A34B-7CC2938B92C7-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20081103T151902Z DESCRIPTION:\nCitizens Exploring Clean Energy and Bayshire Beauty Academ y to Host Mercury Hair-Testing Event\n\nBay County Residents can get a t est for toxic mercury levels in their bodies\n\nBay County group Citizen s Exploring Clean Energy has teamed up with Bayshire to offer a simple h air-test to find out exactly how much mercury is in your body. Bayshire students will be on hand to professionally clip a small piece of hair t hat’s needed for a mercury test.\n\nCitizens Exploring Clean Energy is e ncouraging women of child-bearing age\, especially women who eat fish an d seafood\, to come out and get tested.\n\nThe test involves cutting a s mall sample of hair and sending it to an academic laboratory\, the Envir onmental Quality Institute at the University of North Carolina-Asheville \, which will process the results. \n\nThe participant’s data will also be added anonymously to a UNC research study on the effects of mercury in the U.S. population.\n\nThe free test is available to the first 20 pa rticipants. If more test kits are needed\, they can also be purchased f or a reduced rate of $25. Participants will receive their results from the lab by mail after the event. \n\nMore info: Tiffany Hartung\nAssocia te Regional Representative\nSierra Club National Coal Campaign\n1723 Wes t Fourteen Mile Rd.\nRoyal Oak\, MI 48073\nOffice: (248) 549-6213\n\nwww .sierraclub.org/coal\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081022T170000 SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Boot Camp\, Lansing UID:48362B83-C627-40CD-B170-3C273E38B3C5-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20081003T140659Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.michigancleanenergy.com/\n\nRenewable Energy “Boo t Camp” set for Lansing October 21-22\n\n\nGovernor Jennifer Granholm is invited to open the two day conference sponsored by the Michigan Sustai nable Energy Coalition and Fraser Trebilcock Law Firm. \n\nThe conferenc e\, the first of its kind dealing with the new law\, will examine the ch allenges and opportunities of Michigan’s recently passed Renewable Energ y Laws.\n\n... will be held Tuesday\, October 21 and Wednesday\, October 22 at the Holiday Inn South in Lansing. The sessions will begin with re gistration at 8:00am each day.\n\nBusinesses\, organizations\, utilities and consultants with a stake in renewable energy in Michigan (including local government agencies) should attend this conference.\n\n\nFor more information on the conference and the Michigan Sustainable Energy Coali tion log on to www.michigancleanenergy.com or contact Andy Such at ajsuc h@michigancleanenerrgy.com.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080426T170000 SUMMARY:Laker HS\, Earth Day festival UID:9E703D84-CA2A-4BD1-9810-7542B7802C6F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080404T180717Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.hisd.k12.mi.us/home.html\n\nIn Huron County\, t he Laker school district near Pigeon is back with its fourth-annual Embr acing our Earth festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at Laker High S chool near Pigeon. The celebration typically draws large crowds.\n\nThis year’s highlights include musical performances\; exhibits by the Organi zation for Bat Conservation\, the Detroit Science Center and BaySail\; a birds of prey presentation by Michigan United Conservation Clubs\, a “t ouchtank” of sea creatures\, a Segway and a presentation by Jim Fitzgera ld\, a NASA educator. Main sponsors are DTE Energy Foundation and the Hu ron County Intermediate School District.\n\nThe festival will be precede d April 25 by a miniconference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, featuring a prese ntation on cellulosic ethanol by Bruce Dale of Michigan State University \, and an appreciation dinner from 4:30-6 p.m.\n\nBoth events are free. For more information see www.hisd.k12.mi.us\, or call (989) 269-6406.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080126T130000 SUMMARY:Stewardship Network\, 2008 conference\, E. Lansing UID:9608034A-B15B-4A31-ADB3-DDBD4B799DD6-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080108T124220Z DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Network \n2008 conference: \n\nhttp://www.stewa rdshipnetwork.org/site/c.hrLOKWPILuF/b.2607611/\n\nThe Science\, Practic e & Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems\nJanuary 25 and 26\, 2008\nAt the Kellogg Center in East Lansing\, Michigan\n\n\nAccommodations\nA limite d number of rooms have been reserved for conference participants at the Kellogg Center. \n\nReservations can be made by calling 800-875-5090 and referencing the Stewardship Network event or going online to request yo ur reservations at http://www.hfs.msu.edu/kellogg/accommodations/reserva tions.html.\n\nReservation requests made after January 4 are subject to availability.\n\n\nphone for conference info: 734/996-3190. \n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080803T160000 SUMMARY:Protect the Earth Summit UID:B5535611-9F14-4B7F-B83B-CEBF2E614D42-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080709T154444Z DESCRIPTION:\nProtect the Earth Summit Focuses on Metallic Sulfide and U ranium Mining\n\nOn the Shores of Gichigami will be held the first weeke nd in August in Marquette\, MI and on the Yellow Dog Plains\, near Big B ay\, MI. \n\nThe event will feature speakers from Minnesota and Michiga n\, as well as community leaders from Wisconsin and Ontario that have ha d success in stopping dangerous uranium exploration and metallic sulfide mining projects around the Great Lakes. \n\nThe event will culminate w ith a walk to Eagle Rock on the Yellow Dog Plains and more speakers.\n\n Saturday\, August 2:\nWorkshops: Northern Michigan University\, Univers ity Center\, Marquette\, MI 1- 4pm \n\nRally\, Speakers\, Skits and Musi c: Presque Isle Band shell\, Marquette\, MI 5-9pm\n\nSunday\, August 3: \nWalk to Eagle Rock\, speakers: Yellow Dog Plains\, 10am until late af ternoon\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Gabriel Caplett at 906/942-7 325 or gabriel@northwoodswild.org.\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080228T170000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes Day 2008 \n UID:5C36C4DE-BDBC-4EB8-97D7-F57C4AF8C871-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080129T194221Z DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Day 2008 \n\nWashington\, DC\, February 27-28\, 2008\n\nRegistration / Scholarship applications due February 1st\n\nAs p art of the annual Great Lakes Day in Washington\, D.C.\, the Healing Our Waters® (HOW) -Great Lakes Coalition helps to bring coalition members a nd allies from the Great Lakes states to Washington to discuss the impor tance of restoring and protecting the Great Lakes with elected officials on Capitol Hill.\n\nCoalition leaders from each of the Great Lakes stat es will request meetings with elected officials on behalf of Great Lakes Day participants from each state. \n\nhttp://www.healthylakes.org/great -lakes-day-2008-event-registration/\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080311T133000 SUMMARY:Green roofs seminar\, SVSU UID:9B8E3F85-5D74-438D-AA52-EBE72AD5C1E6-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080223T022230Z DESCRIPTION:\nA free seminar on Green Roofs is March 11 at Saginaw Valle y State University.\nThe event runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of Curtiss Hall. \nDon Russell\, formerly with Ford Motor Co.’s E nvironmental Quality Office\, will provide insight on the recent renovat ion of the Rouge Manufacturing Complex. Brad Rowe\, who directs the Mich igan State University green roof research program\, also will speak.\nTh e event is sponsored by the SVSU Center for Business and Economic Develo pment and the Saginaw Bay Sustainable Business Partnership. \nTo registe r\, call (989) 964-7015 or e-mail mowens@svsu.edu.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T150000 SUMMARY:Midland CFTA Day event UID:224321F1-D9B7-42BC-B8D8-B4945E843B54-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080404T175943Z DESCRIPTION:\nIn Midland\, the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art wi ll hold a free Earth Day event called “Streaming Chemistry” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at the Midland Center for the Arts\, 1801 W. St. And rews Road. \n\nThe event includes informational booths and hands-on wate r activities from the American Chemical Society.\n\nFor more information \, call Debbie Anderson at (989) 631-5930\, extension 1227\, or e-mail a ndersond@mcfta.org.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080905T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080905T093000 SUMMARY:Deadline for comment on NPDES rules\, commercial vessels UID:E7BB0CF4-3430-4DC8-8969-FEE749ABF5A0-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080902T130503Z DESCRIPTION:from Sept. 1 DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalend ar\n\nLAND AND WATER \nMANAGEMENT \nDIVISION \nDEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMME NT REGARDING FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REVIEW OF THE \nUNITED STATES ENVIRONME NTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) AUTHORIZATION OF \nA GENERAL NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT \nFOR COMMERCIAL V ESSELS OPERATING ON THE GREAT LAKES. The U.S. EPA has \nsubmitted a prop osed NPDES general permit for commercial vessels operating on the Great Lakes \nto the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. This NPDES permit would apply to \ndischarges incidental to the normal operation fr om all commercial vessels on the Great Lakes. The \nMichigan Coastal Man agement Program will be reviewing the proposed NPDES permit for \nconsis tency with Michigan’s Coastal Management Program. Written comments are w elcome and \nshould be postmarked or submitted by September 5\, 2008 to: Chris Antieau\, Great Lakes \nShorelands Unit\, Land and Water Manageme nt Division\, P.O. Box 30458\, Lansing\, Michigan 48909. \nInformation C ontact: Chris Antieau\, Land and Water Management Division\, 517-373-389 4. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080205T200000 SUMMARY:Alt. Energy program in Freeland UID:7D9159D1-546C-4325-BDED-FFA47CA5AC0F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080122T181732Z DESCRIPTION:ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROGRAM\n\nSET FOR FOUR MICHIGAN LOCATION S\n\n \nLearn about the possibilities for biofuels\, wind energy and oth er alternative energy options during a workshop set for four Michigan lo cations during February.\n\nThe program\, offered by Michigan State Univ ersity (MSU) Extension and the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan\, will take place Feb. 5 in Freeland\, Feb. 6 in Sandusky\, Feb. 11 in Kalamaz oo and Feb. 14 in Clinton Township. It will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in a ll locations.\n\nMark Seamon\, MSU Extension educator\, will discuss cor n for heat and the potential for a stable corn supply. Regional experts will introduce the basics of such alternative energy options as geotherm al and solar heat.\n\nChris Schilling\, professor of engineering at Sagi naw Valley State University\, will offer a presentation introducing part icipants to using biofuels for heat. He’ll also present cost comparison s of propane\, natural gas\, fuel oil\, wood and corn.\n\nThere will als o be a discussion of small-scale wind turbines for energy generation\, w here they are applicable and the financial incentives that may be availa ble for their construction.\n\nThere is no charge to attend the program. Preregistration is suggested.\n\nTo register or obtain more information for the Freeland program\, contact Seamon at the Saginaw County MSU Ext ension office by calling 989-758-2500\; \n\nfor the Sandusky program\, c ontact Martin Nagelkirk at the Sanilac County MSU Extension office\, 810 -648-2515\; \n\nfor the Kalamazoo program\, contact Jeanne Himmelein at the Kalamazoo County MSU Extension office by calling 269-383-8830\; and for the Clinton Township program call Hannah Stevens at the Macomb Count y MSU Extension office at 586-469-6440.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080807T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080807T210000 SUMMARY:August 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work\n UID:41D56390-012E-4520-A6F9-2C5382EBD99C-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080729T125146Z DESCRIPTION:August 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work\n\n The next quarterly Midland/Saginaw/Bay City (Tri-Cities) Dioxin\nCommuni ty Meeting will be held on Thursday\, August 7\, at the Horizons Confere nce Center\, 6200 State Street\, Saginaw. The meeting is open to the pu blic and will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Staff from the Department Environmental Quality\, Department of Community Health\, U.S. Environme ntal Protection Agency\, and Dow\, with their consultants will be availa ble one-half hour before the meeting and one-half hour after the formal portion of the meeting at open house stations for individual discussion with the public. Maps and other handout materials will be available for viewing and discussion.\n\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqdioxin\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080116T163000 SUMMARY:Nature Conservancy event\, East Lansing UID:773B100B-B418-433A-BA1E-6FA1965C8D3F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20071224T143217Z DESCRIPTION:register\nhttp://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/sta tes/michigan/\n\nThanks to funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Dart Foundation\, participation and lunch are free\, however\, pre-r egistration is required. Space is limited.\n> \n> The Future of Conserv ation: Expanding Impact through Collaboration\n>\n> January 16\, 2008\, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM\n> The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center\, East Lan sing\, MI\n>\n> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071210T134500 SUMMARY:granholm at dow corning UID:E4D9D893-C3DC-4681-B001-791EA3336C8E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20071207T200000Z DESCRIPTION:Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm’s alternative energy tour stops at Dow Corning corporate headquarters in Williams Township on Monday.\n\nT he governor is scheduled to meet at 1:45 p.m. with “leaders of businesse s doing cutting-edge alternative energy work\,” aides said in a news rel ease. \n\nThe meeting is part of a series being held across the state to discuss how Michigan can foster further growth in the industry and crea te jobs\, Granholm’s office said. \n\nAccording to Dow Corning officials \, Granholm will speak to representatives of Hemlock Semiconductor\, Gou geon Bros. of Bay City\, Laker Schools\, Core Energy\, Global Energy Inn ovations\, Kettering University Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertr ain Integration\, Saginaw Valley State University\, B&P Process Equipmen t\, Michigan Sugar Co.\, TransTeq and the Michigan Economic Development Corp.\n\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/gov/0\,1607\,7-168-23442_21974-180905-- \,00.html\n\n\n DURATION:PT1H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071128T211500 SUMMARY:Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work\, Saginaw\n UID:357072BE-1472-4257-90E0-0BE28FF52BB2-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20071127T160012Z DESCRIPTION:November 28 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work\ n\nThe Department of Environmental Quality and The Dow Chemical Company will be holding the next quarterly Midland/Saginaw/Bay City (Tri-Cities) Dioxin Community Meeting on Wednesday\, November 28\, at the Horizons C onference Center in Saginaw located at 6200 State Street. The meeting i s open to the public and will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Staff fro m the DEQ\, Department of Community Health\, and Dow\, with their consul tants\, will be available one-half hour before and one-half hour\nafter the meeting for individual discussion with the public. Maps and other h andout materials will be available for viewing and discussion.\n\nAgenda items for the November 28 meeting include: Upper and Middle\nTittabawas see River investigation work status and DEQ oversight\ncomments\; the Co mprehensive Environmental Response\, Compensation and Liability Act (CER CLA)\, removal actions in the Tittabawassee and Saginaw\nRivers and EPA/ DEQ oversight comments\; an update on the Michigan State University Ecol ogical Study\; and an update on the Natural Resource Damage Assessment. The final hour of the meeting is set aside for questions and discussion on these and other topics. \n\nThe meeting agenda and related documents will be posted to the DEQ Web site prior to the community meeting at \n http://www.michigan.gov/deqdioxin\nand may be accessed by clicking on th e *DEQ/Dow Community\nInvolvement* and *Dow Off-site Corrective Action* Quick Links\nin the right navigation column. The next quarterly communi ty meeting is\nscheduled to be held on February 7\, 2008.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080505T164500 SUMMARY:BROWNFIELDS 2008\, COBO CENTER\, DETROIT\, MICHIGAN UID:8C66AEC1-09A0-42C4-A2A6-2FCFB0CBE021-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20071224T132957Z DESCRIPTION:No times listed\n\nBrownfields 2008: Roadmap to Revitalizati on\nMay 5–7\, 2008\nCobo Center\nDetroit\, MI\n\nhttp://www.brownfields2 008.org/en/index.aspx\n\nto register:\nhttp://www.brownfields2008.org/en /Register.aspx\n\n---\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International City/County Management Association co-sponsored National B rownfields Conference.\n\nThe largest gathering of national and internat ional brownfields stakeholders. With nearly 6\,000 attendees\, over 150 educational sessions\, more than 200 exhibitors and networking events.\n \n“Brownfields 2008” includes knowledge and skill building workshops\, b usiness development and networking opportunities\, and hundreds of produ ct and service providers in the exhibit hall. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is an endorser of this event. \n\n\n\nInformation Contact: Ronald Smedley\, Remediation and Redevelopment Division\, 517‑ 373‑4805\, or Email at smedleyr@michigan.gov.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071127T210000 SUMMARY:program on endangered and threatened bird species at the Shiawas see National Wildlife Refuge UID:44C600FF-9C51-4B03-83B4-39213A66276F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:11 DTSTAMP:20071121T160956Z DESCRIPTION:Steve Kahl\, refuge manager of the Shiawassee National Wildl ife Refuge of Saginaw County\, will present a program on the many endang ered and threatened bird species on the refuge. \n\nThe program is spon sored by the Saginaw Valley Audubon Society and will be at 7:00 pm on Tu esday\, November 27\, 2007 at the Green Point Environmental Learning Cen ter at 3010 Maple Street\, Saginaw. \n\nShiawassee NWR is designated a U.S. \"Important Bird Area\" and one of the top destinations for birders in the Midwest. Steve will describe many of the thousands of ducks\, s horebirds\, wading and grassland birds. \n\nThe meeting is open to the p ublic. \n\nFor more information\, contact Larry at 777-4787.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T070000 SUMMARY:Deadline\, Volunteer Stream Monitoring Grants UID:0FFAA501-3963-4B45-9EA3-4CB30A45BEBD-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20071121T134845Z DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Stream Monitoring Grants Now Available under the M ichigan Clean Water Corps Program\n-- Application deadline is December 5 \, 2007 --\n\nVisit the Michigan Clean Water Corps website at http://www .micorps.net\n\n\n DURATION:PT1H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080131T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080131T170000 SUMMARY:Debra Rowe at CMU UID:A2A8EAF1-80ED-491A-9A74-BEB4271377DC-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080129T201311Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.news.cmich.edu/2008/01/national-sustainability-ed ucat\n\n\nMOUNT PLEASANT - National sustainability educator Debra Rowe w ill bring new concepts and strategies to Central Michigan University in a session entitled\, \"Creating a Greener Planet and Better Future: Oppo rtunities and Resources for You.\" Rowe will highlight ways that the cam pus community can improve its impact on the environment. \n\nThe present ation will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium.\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the general publ ic. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T210000 SUMMARY:presentation on the Phosphorus Policy Advisory Committee report\ , Bay City state park in Bangor Township UID:AC62AFE8-F04B-49A6-8B03-0B2C6AC4CA35-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20071205T150115Z DESCRIPTION:The Department of Environmental Quality and Partnership for the Saginaw Bay Watershed will host a presentation on the Phosphorus Pol icy Advisory Committee report at 7 p.m. today at the Bay City State Recr eation Area Visitor Center.\n\n\nJoe Rathbun of the DEQ's Water Bureau w ill provide an overview of the committee process and the major recommend ations for reducing phosphorus loadings to surface waters. \n\nMajor rec ommendations for reducing phosphorus loadings to surface waters included focusing on nonpoint sources\; maximizing use of agricultural best mana gement practices\; reducing phosphorus loadings from lawn fertilizers an d dishwasher detergents\; providing more support for lake associations\; expanding water quality monitoring\; and improving land use best manage ment practices to reduce storm water runoff.\n\nRathbun's presentation p rovides the framework for next year's Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative spe aker's series on phosphorus control in Saginaw Bay\, a priority issue id entified through the SBCI.\n\nMore info under Issues to Watch at\nhttp:/ /www.michigan.gov/deq\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080225T100000 SUMMARY:Deadline for impaired waters list comments\, Saginaw Bay\n UID:A74FFA46-AE29-4A59-AF5C-2146F765882A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080212T205517Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess-calendar-dq0 20408_223228_7.pdf\n\nThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ( MDEQ)\, Water Bureau (WB)\, is accepting written comments between Januar y 28 and February 25\, 2008\, on the draft Water Quality and Pollution C ontrol in Michigan\, 2008 Sections 303(d)\, 305(b)\, and 314 Integrated Report. \n\nEvery two years\, the MDEQ\, WB\, prepares and submits an In tegrated Report to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to satisfy the listing requirements of Section 303(d) and the reporting req uirements of Sections 305(b) and 314 of the federal Clean Water Act. \n\ nThe Integrated Report describes the status of water quality in Michigan and includes a list of water bodies that are not attaining Michigan Wat er Quality Standards and require the establishment of pollutant Total Ma ximum Daily Loads. \n\nThe draft 2008 Integrated Report can be viewed be ginning January 28\, 2008\, on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqwater. \n\ nComments may be submitted by February 25\, 2008\, to Sarah LeSage\, Mic higan Department of Environmental Quality\, Water Bureau\, 525 West Alle gan Street\, P.O. Box 30273\, Lansing\, Michigan 48909-7773\, 517-241-79 31\, or Email at lesages@michigan.gov.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080818T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080818T200000 SUMMARY:Spray Park meeting\, Bay City state park UID:E03FD3D8-22DC-496D-A480-8EEBB0B3145A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080812T115626Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area invites the community to attend a spray park meeting at the Visitor Center on Aug. 1 8.\n\nThe purpose of the 6:30 p.m. meeting is to discuss the spray park and listen to the public’s input. \n\nThe proposed spray park would enc ompass a 3\,500-square-foot area next to the existing “Come Play by the Bay” playscape. \n\nThe spray park would be universally accessible for all ages and abilities and allow visitors to cool off on a hot summer da y. \n\nA zero-depth play area would house a nature theme of unique abov eground water features and a variety of ground sprays such as a Froggie- O\, Cattail\, Fishin’Pole\, Daisymae\, Lilly Pad and more\, organizers s aid in a news release. \n\nFor more information\, contact the Bay City S tate Recreation Area at 684-3594.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080627T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080629T213000 SUMMARY:2008 Michigan Energy Fair\n UID:B4125DE7-8470-43A3-A6D6-578F85ABFA92-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080611T113313Z DESCRIPTION:no times listed\n\n2008 Michigan Energy Fair\n \nJune 27-29\ , 2008\nManistee County Fairgrounds\nOnekama\, MI\n \n Featuring keynote speakers\, renewable energy home tours\,\nover 100 exhibitors\, and ove r 70 workshops.\n \nSPONSOR & EXHIBITOR INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE\ nhttp://www.glrea.org/\n\nFor more info:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\n \nGreat Lakes Renewable Energy Association\n257 S. Bridge St.\ , PO Box 346\, Dimondale\, MI 48821\n517-646-6269 ph / 517-646-8584 fax / jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n2007 Michigan Solar Tour - Saturday\, October 6\, 2007\n\nhttp://www.glrea.org/\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081023T203000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes restoration meeting\, SVSU UID:3619BE1A-6BE9-4B4E-B94B-9691986C75AE-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20081015T140752Z DESCRIPTION:Lt. Gov. Cherry\, Office of the Great Lakes Seeking Public C omment on Plan to Protect\, Restore Michigan’s Great Lakes\n\n\nEight pu blic meetings to be held across the state\, starting at 7 p.m. each date :\n\n• October 13\, 2008 – in Marquette at Northern Michigan University ’s University Center\n \n• October 16\, 2008 – in Clinton Township at M acomb Community College’s Center Campus University Center\n \n• October 17\, 2008 – in Grayling at the Grayling Township Hall\n \n• October 20 \, 2008 – in Detroit at the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments’ o ffice\n \n• October 21\, 2008 – in Muskegon at Grand Valley State Unive rsity’s Annis Water Resources Institute\n \n• October 23\, 2008 – in Sa ginaw at Saginaw Valley State University\n \n• October 27\, 2008 – in P etoskey at North Central Michigan College’s University Center\n \n• Nov ember 19\, 2008 – in Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo Nature Center\n \n\nFor additional information\, visit www.michigan.gov/deqgreatlakes and click on Protection and Restoration. \n\nWritten comments on the draft plan m ay be submitted on or before November 26\, 2008 to the Office of the Gre at Lakes\, DEQ\, P.O. Box 30473-7973\, Lansing\, Michigan 48909\; by fax at 517-335-4053\; or by emailing DEQ-GreatLakesRestoration@michigan.gov . \n\nAdditional information is also available by contacting the Office of the Great Lakes at 517-335-4056.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT LOCATION:GLREA Energy Center\n257 S. Bridge St.\nDimondale\, MI 48821 DTSTAMP:20071121T162243Z UID:C27EE433-30C5-4BCB-94CB-72CB8F617492-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:11 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071117T090000 SUMMARY:Photovoltaic Intermediate Seminar\n DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071117T160000 DESCRIPTION:When: November 17 \, 2007 \nWhere: GLREA Energy Ce nter\n257 S. Bridge St.\nDimondale\, MI 48821 \nTime: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM \nCost : $55 Non-member/ $40 Members\n\nSolar Photovoltaic Electric Tec hnology Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of the componen ts that make up a Photovoltaic (PV) electric system and how PV works. Pa rticipants will learn how to: define a load analysis\, site selection\, energy efficiency measures\, techniques\, and system sizing.\n\nInstruct or Mark Bauer of Bauer Power is experienced in renewable energy system d esign\, sales\, and installation of solar electric and wind generators.\ n\nThe class will break for lunch for approximately one hour. Students a re responsible for their own lunches.\n\nTo Register or for more informa tion\, please contact: :\nGLREA\ntel: 800-434-9788\nemail: info@glrea.or g\nwebsite: http://www.glrea.org/\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080412T100000 SUMMARY:Lake Huron Regional Fishery Workshop\, Bad Axe UID:8EB410E4-CD8D-4A94-96F5-90963F5E3125-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080404T182148Z DESCRIPTION:\n2008 Lake Huron Regional Fishery Workshops!\n\nSaturday\, April 12 -- Bad Axe (Southern Lake Huron) \n[Early Registration Deadli ne: Friday\, April 11]\n\nInformation\, agendas\, and registration broc hures can be located online at: \nhttp://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/fishe ries/index.html\n\n \n\nDirect questions and contacts regarding registra tion\, providing handouts\, or other workshop details to:\n\n Cin dy Anderson\n MSU Extension - Iosco County\n P.O. Box 599\ n Tawas City\, MI 48764\n Phone: 989-984-1060\n E mail: ande1172@msu.edu\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090312T193000 SUMMARY:Middlegrounds Landfill meeting\, Bay City UID:C7D1D0B8-A9B8-48E2-991A-27AD4FD54B76-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20090225T200936Z DESCRIPTION:On proposed RAP. From 6-730 p.m. at the Wirt Library. \n\nht tp://blog.mlive.com/watershedwatch/2009/02/after_25_years_and_5_million_ c.html\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20080616T123030Z UID:E4ACF04C-75C2-43F4-9B1E-8EF3540B7A67-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080618T090000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes AOC workshop\, Lansing DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080618T160000 X-WR-ITIPSTATUSML:UNCLEAN DESCRIPTION:\nEconomic Benefits from Restoring Michigan's Great Lakes Ar eas of Concern\n\nWednesday\, June 18\, 2008\nRadisson Hotel Lansing\n11 1 N. Grand Ave.\nLansing\, Michigan\n\n~ see agenda online at http://glc .org/spac/pdf/spac_agenda_0608.pdf\n\nWorkshop Overview\nThis workshop w ill review how cleanup efforts in Michigan's 14 Great Lakes Areas of Con cern are generating economic benefits for local communities. The worksho p will provide an overview of methodologies and strategies for assessing and communicating about economic benefits from river restoration effort s\, as well as case studies of how local communities are benefitting fro m cleanup work.\n\nThe workshop is open to all interested parties. It is intended for members of local public advisory councils\, elected offici als\, economic development and environmental organizations\, and others interested in showcasing how progress in restoring Michigan's rivers is advancing economic development and providing other benefits to impacted communities.\n\nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend but registratio n is required. To register\, contact Matt Doss\, Great Lakes Commission\ , 734-971-9135\, mdoss@glc.org.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT LOCATION:The Eberhard Center on the Grand Rapids campus of Grand Valley State University DTSTAMP:20071117T010037Z UID:2FA1413C-14A5-4E9D-B9A9-E82FDC657653-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:18 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gvsu.edu/cois/index.cfm?id=42412B5E-0915-9ADC-F FE432C3DC0E5BAF DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071116T080000 SUMMARY:PLUGGING THE LEAKS – Statewide Conference on Energy Conservation DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071116T180000 DESCRIPTION:The Eberhard Center on the Grand Rapids campus of Grand Vall ey State University will be the site of a statewide energy conservation conference on Friday\, November 16th from 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. \n\nThis c onference is meant to create a venue for substantive conversations and t o stimulate information sharing\, collaboration\, and practical problem- solving on critical issues before the state and nation. \n\nKeynote spea kers include Dr. Marty Kushler from the American Council on an Energy Ef ficient Economy and Paul Meierdierck\, Co-Chair of the Energy Committee of the New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability. Panel ists include college administrators\, engineers\, city energy manager\, state government officials\, energy consultants\, and faculty. Rep.Vern Ehlers\, sponsor of the recently introduced “Higher Education Sustainabi lity Act” has been invited to give introductory remarks. The event will be highly interactive.\n\n \nA brochure with details of program\, bios o f speakers and panelists\, and registration form are available through t he following website:\n\n \nhttp://www.gvsu.edu/cois/index.cfm?id=42412B 5E-0915-9ADC-FFE432C3DC0E5BAF END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080422T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080422T080000 SUMMARY:Happy Earth Day UID:4A91F5C9-3FA1-4C61-8C74-FB4C86617C6C-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080404T181606Z DESCRIPTION:http://ww2.earthday.net/\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080305T170000 SUMMARY:Invasive species\, MSU UID:411385B2-2FBE-4962-AB09-28F232ADE2B1-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080227T131109Z DESCRIPTION:from the deq calendar\, page 12\n\nMICHIGAN'S CALL TO ACTION ON AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS)\, KELLOGG HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER \, EAST LANSING\, MICHIGAN. \n\nThe Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) is h osting a stakeholder meeting to discuss the economic and environmental c hallenges facing the state of Michigan in regards to AIS. \n\nThis meeti ng is intended to bring together stakeholders with a vested interest and /or concern for AIS prevention and control in the Great Lakes and Michig an waters including environmental organizations\, affected industry\, ri parians\, anglers\, boaters\, resource managers\, researchers\, and othe r interested individuals to discuss emerging threats\, ongoing challenge s\, economic and ecological impacts\, current efforts\, management gaps\ , and needed actions. \n\nParticipants will be asked to recommend action s in areas of policy and legislation\; research and monitoring\; and inf ormation and education to address AIS in Michigan. \n\nDiscussions and r ecommendations will form the foundation of the update of Michigan’s AIS state management plan leading to implementation of these actions over th e next few months and years. \n\nAdvance registration is required as spa ce is limited. Online registration is available on the Web at www.michig an.gov/deqworkshops\, click on “Upcoming DEQ Workshops”. \n\nhttp://www. michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3308_3333---\,00.html\n\nBrochure: http: //www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess-brochure-ais_222794_7.pdf\n\nFo r more information contact the Office of the Great Lakes at 517-335-4056 .\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T103000 SUMMARY:Golson Earth Day compost\, Bay City UID:D39BEE5E-192B-431A-A429-08F6F7DAEB68-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080407T120645Z DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Event\nOn Saturday\, April 19\, 2008\, in celebrat ion of Ed Golson Earth Day\, the City of Bay City will provide approxima tely 300 yards of compost material for local residents for their gardeni ng purposes.\n\nFor additional information regarding refuse\, recycling\ , or brush collection\, please call the Solid Waste Department office at 894-8312.\n\nhttp://www.baycitymi.org\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071212T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071212T153000 SUMMARY:SBCI Meeting on Dec. 12 in Bay City\, Mich. UID:4FBD05A7-80C5-4F07-92F0-C5B49B0C2CA5-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:16 DTSTAMP:20071130T142858Z DESCRIPTION:Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative \nWednesday\, December 12\, 2007 \nDoubleTree Hotel\, Bay City\n \nAGENDA \n \n8:30 a.m. Registrati on/Luncheon Payment* \n \n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks\, Mr. Th omas Hickner\, Bay County Executive \n \n9:00 a.m.\, Group Discussion on Potential Local Controls for Phosphorus\, Mr. Kim Coonan\, Bay County C ommission Chair \n \n10:30 a.m. Featured Speaker: Mr. Ken DeBeaussaert \, Director of the Office of the Great Lakes who will speak on Michigan’ s Efforts to Restore the Great Lakes. \n \nQ&A / General Discussion to follow \n \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n* Lunch can be o n your own or we have made arrangements with the \nDoubleTree for a sand wich plate lunch consisting of a choice between a Turkey or Tuna Croissa nt Sandwich\, Fresh Fruit Garnish\, Pasta Salad\, Dessert\, Coffee or Te a for a cost of $11.95 per/person (price includes tax and tip). You mus t pre-register for the DoubleTree lunch when you RSVP for this meeting. \nChecks for lunch should be made payable to the DoubleTree Hotel. \n \n1:30 p.m. Informational Update on Saginaw Bay Access Issues\; Low W ater \n \n2:30 p.m. Discussion of Potential Bay Cou nty Natural Resource Damage Assessment\; Identification of local priorit ies \n \nPlease RSVP for the December 12th SBCI meeting by contacting Cy ndi Gaul\, Secretary/Environmental Affairs & Community Development at 98 9-895-4135 or via email at gaulc@baycounty.net by Friday\, December 7\, 2007 and indicate if you will be ordering the DoubleTree lunch. There i s no cost to attend this meeting.\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20080208T131102Z UID:AA9FBA91-E314-4A68-87DF-AEC02BAFFF7F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:25 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.msta-mich.org/conference/ DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080306T090000 SUMMARY:Michigan Science Teachers Association\n55th Annual Conference\nM arch 6-8\, 2008\nRadisson Hotel & Lansing Center\nLansing\, Michigan DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080308T170000 DESCRIPTION:Michigan Science Teachers Association\n55th Annual Conferenc e\nMarch 6-8\, 2008\nRadisson Hotel & Lansing Center\nLansing\, Michigan \n\nSee http://www.msta-mich.org/conference/ for more info\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080409T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080409T161500 SUMMARY:MSU climate change conference\, East Lansing UID:49F0BE34-2F2B-47E9-95D1-29044835CF14-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080404T181026Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.environment.msu.edu/climatechange/agenda.html\n \n\"Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region\,\" a conference at Michiga n State on April 9-10\, 2008.\n\nFollowing on last spring's symposium\, \"Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Decision-Making Under Uncert ainty\,\" will bring together researchers\, decision makers\, educators \, activists and citizens to examine how climate change will affect the Great Lakes region and how people can respond to it. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071129T100000 SUMMARY:DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHIGAN’S REGIONAL HAZE S TATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP)\, UID:0A06E0B6-1F7A-41B3-8FEA-9079C0D0CB63-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20071121T162048Z DESCRIPTION:... proposed for Isle Royale National Park and Seney Wildern ess Area. \n\nThe Regional Haze SIP can be viewed on the Web at http://w ww.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3310---\,00.html. \n\nIf requested by November 29\, 2007\, a hearing will be held December 4\, 2007. \n\nWrit ten comments should be sent to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality\, Air Quality Division\, P.O. Box 30260\, Lansing\, Michigan 489 09\, to the attention of Mary Ann Halbeisen. Information Contact: Cynthi a Hodges\, Air Quality Division\, 517-335-1059.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090106T100000 SUMMARY:Certified Floodplain Manager exam\, Bay City UID:8B959D37-6595-40C6-842A-BA3063ED305D-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20081126T141258Z DESCRIPTION:From the Nov. 24 DEQ calendar. No time listed.\nhttp://www.m ichigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3308_3325---\,00.html\n\nJANUARY 6\, 2009 \nCERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGER (CFM®) EXAM\, BAY CITY\, MICHIGAN. \n\nTh e CFM® Program is administered by the Association of State Floodplain Ma nagers\, Inc. (ASFPM). \n\nThe application form and information about th e exam can be found at www.floods.org. \n\nThe application and fee must be received by ASFPM by December 23\, 2008. The DEQ will proctor this ev ent at the Saginaw Bay District Office. \n\nFor additional information\, contact Joy Brooks\, P.E.\, CFM\, Land and Water Management Division\, 989-686-8025\, extension 8364.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090304T170000 SUMMARY:Michigan Wind Energy Conference\, Cobo Hall UID:A5F04DE1-7563-4D0B-A97A-9F1DE33ED5F3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20090210T142729Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.glrea.org/events/WindConference2009/index.php\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071129T200000 SUMMARY:town hall meeting\, detroit UID:DA69C441-9611-4B65-B8F3-B19075F41041-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A DTSTAMP:20071127T180700Z DESCRIPTION:TOWN HALL MEETING:\nWater Concerns & Solutions\nThursday\, N ovember 29\nWayne County Community College—Community Room 236\n1001 West Fort Street\; Detroit\, MI\n\n5:30pm—Reception (refreshments provided)\ n\n6pm—Water Town Hall Meeting\n\n \n \nTOPICS & SPEAKERS INCLUDE:\nSewa ge Overflows\n\nMr. Phil Argiroff\, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality\n\nStorm Water Pollution\n\nWayne County Department of Environm ent\n\nIndustrial Pollution and Fish Advisories\n\nMr. Charles Simmons\, Eastern Michigan University\n\nWater Turnoffs\n\nMrs. Marian Kramer\, M ichigan Welfare Rights\n\nEnvironmental Justice\n\nMs. Rhonda Anderson\, Sierra Club Environmental Justice Program\n\nhttp://www.sierraclub.org/ community/oakland/\n\n SEQUENCE:9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071206T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071206T173000 SUMMARY:Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture. MSU UID:61985FCE-FCF4-4BD6-9DC3-564AC7A43BF4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20071121T170015Z DESCRIPTION:\"Sustainability Science: An Emerging Interdisciplinary Fron tier\"\nby Professor William C. Clark\, Harvard University.\n\nThursday\ , December 6\, 2007 at 3:30 PM \n\nin the Radiology Auditorium (on Servi ce Road) at MSU\n\n\nDirections: http://www.csis.msu.edu/\n\nDr. William C. Clark is the Harvey Brooks Professor of International Science\, Publ ic Policy\, and Human Development in the John F. Kennedy School of Gover nment at Harvard University. \n\nAdditional information about Dr. Clark can be found at http://www.csis.msu.edu/.\n\n\nPresented by the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability\, Department of Fisheries an d Wildlife.\n\n\n*Free and Open to the Public*\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080301T170000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:7E2B7EB0-0E38-4C3E-9621-ABDD0A9483C4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080104T195324Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n \nMarch 1\, 2008 - Introductory RE Seminars (9 AM - 5 PM)\nLocation: Kellogg Center\, Michigamme Room\, Michigan State University\, 55 South Harrison Road\, East Lansing\, MI\ n\n\nAre you interested in learning the basics of Renewable Energy syste ms and how they can work in Michigan? Then the Great Lakes Renewable Ene rgy Association’s (GLREA) Renewable Energy Seminars are for you. These seminars answer commonly asked questions about different types of renewa ble energy applications\, Solar Water & Space Heating\, Solar Electricit y and Wind Energy.\n\n\nOne Seminar $30 Non-Members / $20 GLREA Members \nTwo Seminars $40 Non-Members / $30 GLREA Members\nThree Seminars $50 Non-Members / $40 GLREA Members\n\nFor more information and registratio n\, \nvisit www.glrea.org or call 800-434-9788.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080208T100000 SUMMARY:water quality monitoring grant app deadline UID:6DFCC730-4612-4208-A55A-7B6DE58FC510-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080110T134336Z DESCRIPTION:from the DEQ calendar:\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\ ,7-135-3308_3325---\,00.html\n\nWATER QUALITY MONITORING GRANT APPLICATI ON PACKAGE. \n\nThe Water Bureau is announcing the availability of a gra nt application package (GAP) for three categories of water quality monit oring projects using Fiscal Year 2008 Clean Michigan Initiative-Clean Wa ter Fund monies. \n\nSpecifically\, $100\,000 is available for inland la kes beach monitoring grants\, $150\,000 for local water quality monitori ng grants\, and $150\,000 for emerging issue monitoring grants. \n\nLoca l government and nonprofit entities are eligible for funding and are enc ouraged to apply either individually or as part of a group. \n\nApplican ts that receive funding will be required to share the resulting data wit h the Department of Environmental Quality. \n\nThe GAP is available on t he Internet at: www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3313_3686_3728---\,0 0.html\, or you may contact Denise Page\, Water Bureau\, at 517-335-6969 \, or paged@michigan.gov. \n\nApplications are due by February 8\, 2008. \n\nFor questions regarding an inland lake beach monitoring grant appli cation\, you may contact Shannon Briggs\, Water Bureau\, at 517-335-1214 \, or Email at briggss4@michigan.gov. \n\nFor questions regarding a loca l water quality monitoring or emerging issue monitoring grant\, you may contact Kay Edly\, Water Bureau\, at 517-373-4633\, or Email at edlyk@mi chigan.gov.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080801T210000 SUMMARY:Saginaw Bay presentation\, Bay City state park UID:A9424D46-E6FD-426A-BF69-3D1443F51532-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080729T125449Z DESCRIPTION:\nTom Young\, verifier for the Michigan Agriculture Environm ental Assurance Program\, will speak at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Bay City St ate Recreation Area.\n\nYoung will discuss how the program works and out line how environmental risk assessment is conducted at participating far ms.\n\n\nThe presentation will include environmental outcomes achieved t hrough participation\, such as sediment and phosphorus reductions to Mic higan waterways\, organizers said in a news release.\n\nAdditional discu ssion will focus on reducing phosphorus levels in Saginaw Bay.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080529T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080529T210000 SUMMARY:AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FORUM\, Trenton\n UID:3C90B569-807F-4919-AB33-AB49AAF30924-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080528T131735Z DESCRIPTION:AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FORUM\n\n \n\nA Program Including:\ n\n \n\nMary Bohling Michigan Sea Grant – Introduction\n\nCaptain Gary L ongton – DTE Zebra Mussel Researcher\n\nJim Boase USFWS – Invasive Fish Species\n\nKen DeBeaussaert MDEQ – Government Perspective\n\nGary Whelan MDNR – Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Status\n\n \n\nThursday May 29 6:30 -9:00 PM\n\n\nWESTFIELD CENTER\n\n2700 Westfield Rd. Trenton MI\n\nDirec tly behind Trenton City Library\n\n(off West Rd. between Allen Rd. and F ort Street)\n\n \nConfirm attendance at 734 675 0141 or river@detroitriv er.org\n\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081029T203000 SUMMARY:CWD meeting\, Grayling UID:C2F112B3-C12B-4E07-A130-4430FD82F90A-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20081015T141336Z DESCRIPTION:Town hall meetings on chronic wasting disease are scheduled throughout the state this month\, including Oct. 29 in Grayling. \n\nThe Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Michigan State University Extension are holding the meetings prior to the firearm deer hunting season for the public to learn more about the disease and the state’s response plan.\n\nThe Grayling meeting will be from 6:30-8:3 0 p.m. at Grayling High School\, 1135 N. Old US-27.\n\nStaff from the DN R and MDA will present information on CWD and the state’s emergency resp onse plan. \n\nA question-and-answer session will follow. \n\nMore infor mation about CWD is available online at\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/chronic wastingdisease\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT LOCATION:Krzysiak House Restaurant in Bay City DTSTAMP:20071121T164153Z UID:AE73E8E4-F62B-4D06-804A-E6113DB3A2CD-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071206T090000 SUMMARY:Southeastern Michigan Environmental Health Association\, Winter Education Conference DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071206T153000 DESCRIPTION:... will be held at Krzysiak House Restaurant in Bay City on Thursday\, Dec. 6\, 2007 from 9:00 to 3:30 pm. \n\nThe Southeastern Mic higan Environmental Health Association (SEMEHA) was organized in 1961 as a non-profit organization for those who are “dedicated to promoting the betterment of health through effective management of the environment”. SEMEHA\, which encompasses 16 counties\, boasts members who are front li ne sanitarians\, university EH professors\, health department directors and other public health professionals. Each year SEMEHA sponsors two e ducation seminars designed to provide members with resources and informa tion on environmental and public health issues. \n\nMore info:\nJamice Landrum\, President\nSoutheastern Michigan Environmental Health Associat ion\nSaginaw County Department of Public Health\n1600 N. Michigan Ave.\n Saginaw\, MI 48602\nPhone: (989) 758-3690\nFax: (989) 758-3711\njland rum@saginawcounty.com\n\n---\n\nAGENDA\n\nSOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ENVIRONM ENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION \n\nPRESENTS\n\n 2007 WINTER EDUCATIONAL CONFER ENCE & MEETING\n\nDecember 6\, 2007\n\nKrzysiak House Restaurant\n1605 M ichigan Ave.\nBay City\, MI 48708\n(989) 894-5531\n\nCost: $20.00 per p erson – includes registration and lunch\nMUST PAY AT DOOR PRIOR TO ENTER ING\n\nAGENDA\n\n9:00 am Registration\n\n9:30 am “Smith’s Creek Landfil l Bioreactor Project Update”\n Te-Yang Soong\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, Manager\, Waste Services\n CTI and Associates\, Inc. \n\n10:30 am “Child Care Insp ections”\n Jim Sinnamon\, Director\, Department of Human Services \n\n11 :30 am SEMEHA General Business Meeting\n\n12:00 pm Lunch\n\n1:30 pm “Bio Watch Program”\n Pam Malaska\, Coordinator\, Michigan Department of Comm unity Health\, Office of Public Health Prepardness\n\n2:30 pm “Weapons o f Mass Destruction”\n Mark Davidson\, Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordi nator\, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Detroit\n\nR.S.V.P. to:\nLaura Pobanz (586) 469-5236 or laura.pobanz@macombcountymi.gov.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071120T210000 SUMMARY:Michigan League of Conservation Voters\, an evening of music to celebrate Michigan's beauty and talent at The Ark in Ann Arbor.\n UID:3327C19E-F67D-4E05-99DE-B0998836F59E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20071121T161938Z DESCRIPTION:What: Earth Tones: A Benefit for the Michigan League of Cons ervation Voters\n\nWhere: The Ark in Ann Arbor\n\nWhen: Tuesday Nov. 20 \, 7:00-9:00 PM\n\nWhy: To celebrate Michigan's natural beauty\, cultur e\, and musical talent\n\nHow: Tickets are available on line ($35.00 an d $10.00 student rate) and on sale now at The Ark website \n\n\nFeaturing: Seth Bernard and Daisy May \n\nChris Buhalis \n\n Josh Davis of Steppin' In It \n\nHawks and Owls \n\nFUBAR \n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080126T170000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:3ADAFAF5-8BBE-4BE6-B2D8-849FE08AD889-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080104T194855Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n \nJanuary 26th\, 2008 - Introdu ctory RE Seminars (9 AM - 5 PM)\nLocation: Grand Rapids Community Colleg e\, Tassell M-TEC\, 622 Godfrey SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\n\nAre you intere sted in learning the basics of Renewable Energy systems and how they can work in Michigan? Then the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association’s ( GLREA) Renewable Energy Seminars are for you. These seminars answer com monly asked questions about different types of renewable energy applicat ions\, Solar Water & Space Heating\, Solar Electricity and Wind Energy.\ n\n\nOne Seminar $30 Non-Members / $20 GLREA Members\n\nTwo Seminars $ 40 Non-Members / $30 GLREA Members\n\nThree Seminars $50 Non-Members / $40 GLREA Members\n\nFor more information and registration\, \nvisit www .glrea.org or call 800-434-9788.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080131T210000 SUMMARY:EPA hosts meeting at SVSU on Saginaw River and Bay Area of Conce rn UID:F48F2194-E07C-431B-A28A-F4AE5B2FBFE3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080129T201512Z DESCRIPTION:http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A30ACA29116B0D228 52573D9004B8DAC\n\nEPA hosts meeting on Saginaw Bay environmental issues Jan. 31\, 7 p.m.\n\nContact Information: Phillippa Cannon\, (312) 353-6 218\, cannon.phillippa@epa.gov\n\nCHICAGO (Jan. 23\, 2008) - U.S. Enviro nmental Protection Agency Great Lakes National Program Office will host a meeting to update the public on a variety of environmental issues affe cting Michigan's Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. \n\nThe meeting will be hel d from 7 to 9 p.m.\, Thursday\, Jan. 31.\, at Saginaw Valley University' s Curtiss Hall\, Banquet Rooms A & B\, 7400 Bay Rd.\, University Center\ , Mich.\n\nThe meeting will bring the public up-to-date on issues affect ing the bay including nutrient levels\, invasive species\, chemical cont amination and EPA's cleanup activities in the area. A question-and-answe r session will follow presentations by EPA staff.\n\nSaginaw River and B ay has been identified as a Great Lakes \"Area of Concern.\" This intern ational designation applies to very polluted areas along the shores of t he Great Lakes.\n\nFor more information or special accommodations at the meeting\, contact Patti Krause\, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator\ , 800-621-8431\, Ext. 69506\, weekdays 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090303T080000 SUMMARY:Public comments on Karn-Weadock expansion taken until May 6 UID:7B12E88A-B47C-48C0-965E-7AFE5F693F80-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20090304T131331Z DESCRIPTION:MDEQ Air Quality Division Public Notice\n\nMarch 3\, 2009\n\ nDear Interested Party:\n\nThis letter is in reference to a Permit to In stall application for Consumers Energy’s proposed\ninstallation and oper ation of a new 930 MW (gross power output) coal-fired Advanced Supercrit ical\nPulverized Coal boiler\, steam turbine generator\, and auxiliary p rocesses and equipment at the\nexisting Karn-Weadock Generating Station. The facility is located at 2742 North Weadock\nHighway\, Essexville\, M ichigan. The Permit to Install application is identified as No.\n341-07. \n\nThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has announce d a public comment\nperiod on the draft permit conditions\, as required by state requirements and Title 40 of the Code of\nFederal Regulations ( CFR)\, Part 51.161. The public comment period is to solicit written comm ents\nprior to making a final decision on the permit application. Writte n comments received during the\ncomment period will be considered in the final permit decision. Please mail comments by May 6\,\n2009\, to Ms. M ary Ann Dolehanty\, Acting Permit Section Supervisor\, MDEQ\, Air Qualit y Division\,\nP.O. Box 30260\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48909-7760.\n\nComme nts may also be submitted from the webpage http://www.deq.state.mi.us/ap s/cwerp.shtml\n(click on “Submit Comment” under the Consumers Energy\, K arn-Weadock Facility - Permit to Install\nNo. 341-07 listing). Comments sent via email must be received by midnight on May 6\, 2009.\n DURATION:PT1H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080407T183000 SUMMARY:delta college earth day UID:A4011168-DA6C-439C-9F0E-E4D0DE0D6EF7-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080404T175501Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.delta.edu/culture/GAP.asp\n\nOn Monday and Tues day\, Delta College in Bay County will hold its 21st Annual Global Aware ness Program & Earth Day Celebration titled “Sustainability: Challenges & Choices for our Planet.”\n\nThe program includes a panel discussion fr om 10-11:30 a.m. Monday in the Lecture Theater titled\, “Coal Power: Is it Sustainable?”\nPanelists include Janea Little from MidlandCARES\, Jon Allen of Consumers Energy and Pete Sinclair\, a global warming activist from Midland. \n\nFor more information\, call the Student Development C enter at 686-9865 or visit www.delta.edu.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080409T210000 SUMMARY:\nGriffin Policy Forum\, CMU UID:8AE1B0D9-DEE3-4A80-842E-FF08CB2E4A8B-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:13 DTSTAMP:20080404T181209Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.news.cmich.edu/2008/03/climate-changes-effect-o n-stat\n\nClimate change's effect on state economy focus of CMU Griffin Forum\n\nThe forum\, \"Can Climate Changes Heat Up Michigan's Economy?\" will take place April 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in CMU's Warriner Hall Plac hta Auditorium. A reception will be held prior to the forum in Warriner Hall's second floor lobby from 6 to 7:30 p.m. \n\nAdmission to both the forum and the reception is free and open to the public.\n\nSteven E. Che ster\, director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality\, wi ll moderate the forum. Panelists will include:\n\n* Jon Allan\, manager of environmental and laboratory services for Consumers Energy\;\n* James A. Croce\, president and chief executive officer of NextEnergy\;\n* Lan a Pollack\, president of the Michigan Environmental Council\; and\n* Mic hael E. Witt\, project director of climate change\, energy policy and su stainability for The Dow Chemical Company. \n\nFor more information\, vi sit the Griffin Policy Forum Web site at http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/grif fin/forums/2008_spring_energy/default.htm.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080205T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080205T123000 SUMMARY:Brownfield conference\, Lansing\, MI UID:DDB95425-3B53-4180-9C95-20DB40E69DBB-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080110T135140Z DESCRIPTION:Brownfield conference\n\nCurrent Status of Michigan Brownfie ld Redevelopment Incentives\nFeb. 5 and 6\, 2008\nLansing Community Coll ege\nWest Campus\n\nSponsored by DEQ\, MEDC and National Brownfield Asso c. \n\nBrochure \nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess-brochure -brownfield2008_219194_7.pdf\n\nMore info from the DEQ calendar\nhttp:// www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar\n\nCURRENT STATUS OF MICHIGAN BROWNFIELD RE DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES\, LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE\, WEST CAMPUS\, LANSI NG\, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting two workshops to provide information on financial assistance an d economic incentives associated with the redevelopment of brownfield pr operties in Michigan. Participants will hear about the new Michigan Busi ness Tax (MBT) and the recent amendments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act (Act 381) directly from professionals involved in draftin g the legislation. The current financial status of the DEQ’s Cleanup and Redevelopment Program will also be discussed. The target audience for t hese workshops is individuals familiar with brownfield redevelopment tha t represent Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities\, local units of govern ment\, economic development agencies\, environmental consultants\, devel opers\, attorneys\, and other interested groups. Please note that each s ession will be limited to the first 100 to register. Due to limited spac e\, it is requested that participants only register for one session. To ensure your space\, you are encouraged to register soon on-line at www.m ichigan.gov/deqworkshops\, click on “Upcoming DEQ Workshops.” Registrati on fee: $25 includes materials and continental breakfast. Information co ntact: Carrie Geyer\, Environmental Science and Services Division\, 517- 335-6871\, or geyercL@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmen tal Assistance Center\, 800-662-9278\, or Email at deq-ead-env-assist@mi chigan.gov.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080408T160000 SUMMARY:delta college earth day two UID:21562DCC-7DFD-4026-8228-B92C9903D705-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080404T175642Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.delta.edu/culture/GAP.asp\n\nOn Monday and Tues day\, Delta College in Bay County will hold its 21st Annual Global Aware ness Program & Earth Day Celebration titled “Sustainability: Challenges & Choices for our Planet.”\n\nThe program includes a panel discussion fr om 10-11:30 a.m. Monday in the Lecture Theater titled\, “Coal Power: Is it Sustainable?”\nPanelists include Janea Little from MidlandCARES\, Jon Allen of Consumers Energy and Pete Sinclair\, a global warming activist from Midland. \n\nFor more information\, call the Student Development C enter at 686-9865 or visit www.delta.edu.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080124T090000 SUMMARY:Focus the Nation events at MSU\, Jan. 24\, 30\, 31st UID:C3802369-C9CB-4257-A2EA-E667CFB57780-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080117T134556Z DESCRIPTION: \nMSU Hosts ‘Focus the Nation’ events\n\nMichigan State Uni versity will host several events associated with the national Focus the Nation teach-in on climate change and possible solutions. Beginning with a showing of the film\, The 11th Hour on\, Thursday\, January 24th.\n\n The local effort has been coordinated by the MSU Office of Campus Sustai nability\, Eco \, Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition\, the Univer sity Committee for a Sustainable Campus\, and the University Activities Board.\n\nWednesday\, January 30th will feature a national live webcast “The 2% Solution” featuring climate scientist Stephen Schneider\, sustai nable business leader Hunter Lovins\, and green jobs promoter Van Jones. \n\nThe effort culminates in a community forum\, January 31st a day when more than 1\,000 campuses\, high schools\, and other groups will be hos ting discussions around climate change and the policies needed to addres s it.\n\nPanelists at the MSU forum will include Representative Frank Ac cavitti\, Jr\, Senator Wayne Kuipers\, Skip Pruss \, energy advisor to t he governor\, J. Peter Lark\, general manager for the Lansing Board of W ater and Light\, Marci Baranski\, representing student groups\, and prof essors Julie Winkler (Geography)\, Aaron McCright (Lyman Briggs and Soci ology)\, and Satish Joshi (Agricultural Economics). Prof. Sue Carter (Jo urnalism) will moderate the event that will invite questions from the au dience.\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. For more details visit http://www.ecofoot.msu.edu.\n\n\n\n\n DURATION:PT1H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080219T220000 SUMMARY:dow incinerator\, deadline for comment UID:0DC4543A-B6C0-4950-88D1-CACE0F1FBBAD-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080208T183744Z DESCRIPTION:from the DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq /deq-ess-calendar-dq020408_223228_7.pdf\n\nDOW CHEMICAL COMPANY – 32 INC INERATOR\, MIDLAND\, MIDLAND COUNTY\, proposed Permit to Install applica tion for changes to permit conditions for the existing hazardous waste i ncinerator and operation of 32-Incinerator. \n\nPublic comment will be t aken through February 19\, 2008. If a public hearing is requested in wri ting by February 19\, 2008\, an informational session and public hearing will be held February 21\, 2008\, (see February 21 listing in this cale ndar). \n\nWritten comments should be sent to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality\, Air Quality Division\, P.O. Box 30260\, Lansing \, Michigan 48909\, to the attention of William A. Presson\, Acting Perm it Section Supervisor. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener\, Air Quali ty Division\, 517-335-6828. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig\, Air Qual ity Division Chief.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081209T210000 SUMMARY:Wind energy workshops\, Midland and Caro UID:5DDE22E6-BBBD-4D60-831C-9AD83A2EF2DE-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20081112T132825Z DESCRIPTION:\nMichigan State University Extension and Michigan Farm Bure au are sponsoring wind energy workshops in Midland and Caro.\n\nThe Wind Energy Siting and Policy Issues workshops\, scheduled for Dec. 8 in Mid land and Dec. 9 in Caro\, will cover a variety of issues concerning wind energy.\n\nThe focus will be on wind facility siting and regulation and the state renewable energy package signed into law on Oct. 6.\n\nThe wo rkshops are from 6-9:30 p.m. The cost is $55\, or $45 for Farm Bureau me mbers and Master Citizen Planners.\n\nFor more information\, see http:// citizenplanner.msu.edu/\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080422T211500 SUMMARY:Penquin researcher\, Saginaw UID:17638F0A-7145-4DA8-BBE1-DCCE0C233287-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080408T213807Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nJerry Weinrich\, a penguin researcher now living in West Branch\, will give a talk on April 22 at the Green Point Environmental Learning Center in Saginaw. \n\nAdelie penguins are one of 17 penguin sp ecies that live on the continent of Antarctica. \n\nIn the 1970s\, Weinr ich did research for Iowa State University on the penguins\, their lifes tyles and habitat. \n\nWeinrich recently retired after a 31-year career as a biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources\, workin g with the Kirtland's Warbler Recovery Team.\n\nHis talk is 7 p.m. at th e center\, 3010 Maple Street\, Saginaw.\n\nIt’s sponsored by the Saginaw Valley Audubon Society.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. \n \nFor more information\, call Larry at 989-777-4787 or Elaine at 989-671 -1906.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080417T210000 SUMMARY:Public meeting on Sag Bay NRDA plan\, Midland. UID:15DB6CDC-9064-45CF-B0E8-C792469E605D-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080403T181729Z DESCRIPTION:from the DEQ calendar\n\nPUBLIC MEETING REGARDING A DRAFT PL AN FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (NRDA) FOR THE TITTABAWASS EE AND SAGINAW RIVER AND SAGINAW BAY AREA\, MIDLAND\, SAGINAW AND BAY CO UNTIES. \n\nOn April 7\, 2008\, a proposed plan for the assessment of na tural resource damages for the Tittabawassee and Saginaw River and Sagin aw Bay Area (Midland\, Saginaw\, Bay counties) will be released by the N RDA Trustees: Michigan Department of Attorney General\, Michigan Departm ent of Environmental Quality\, Michigan Department of Natural Resources\ , Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan\, U.S. Bureau of Indian Affa irs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. \n\nA public meeting to pres ent information regarding the assessment plan and to solicit comments wi ll be held on April 17\, 2008 in the Great Hall B at the Best Western Va lley Plaza Inn\, 5221 Bay City Road\, Midland\, Michigan. \n\nPublic com ment on the proposed plan will be accepted through May 19\, 2008. Copies of the plan will be available on the Web\, in hard copy and CD (see rel ated May 19\, 2008 calendar entry regarding obtaining copies of the plan ). \n\nInformation Contact: Judith Gapp\, MDEQ Remediation and Redevelop ment Division\, 517-373-7402.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080130T100000 SUMMARY:Focus the Nation\, MSU UID:BBECD922-6CAC-42DC-BAFE-E59957DAD243-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080117T134630Z DESCRIPTION:\nMSU Hosts ‘Focus the Nation’ events\n\nMichigan State Univ ersity will host several events associated with the national Focus the N ation teach-in on climate change and possible solutions. Beginning with a showing of the film\, The 11th Hour on\, Thursday\, January 24th.\n\nT he local effort has been coordinated by the MSU Office of Campus Sustain ability\, Eco \, Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition\, the Univers ity Committee for a Sustainable Campus\, and the University Activities B oard.\n\nWednesday\, January 30th will feature a national live webcast “ The 2% Solution” featuring climate scientist Stephen Schneider\, sustain able business leader Hunter Lovins\, and green jobs promoter Van Jones.\ n\nThe effort culminates in a community forum\, January 31st a day when more than 1\,000 campuses\, high schools\, and other groups will be host ing discussions around climate change and the policies needed to address it.\n\nPanelists at the MSU forum will include Representative Frank Acc avitti\, Jr\, Senator Wayne Kuipers\, Skip Pruss \, energy advisor to th e governor\, J. Peter Lark\, general manager for the Lansing Board of Wa ter and Light\, Marci Baranski\, representing student groups\, and profe ssors Julie Winkler (Geography)\, Aaron McCright (Lyman Briggs and Socio logy)\, and Satish Joshi (Agricultural Economics). Prof. Sue Carter (Jou rnalism) will moderate the event that will invite questions from the aud ience.\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. For more details v isit http://www.ecofoot.msu.edu.\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080122T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080122T200000 SUMMARY:Trails Forum\, Traverse City\, MI UID:1E5AAD19-F031-41F3-955C-F532313E666D-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:12 DTSTAMP:20071224T133441Z DESCRIPTION:The Trails\, Greenways and Blueways Committee of the Michiga n Recreation and Park Association\n\nfirst statewide Trails Forum.\n\n8 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, agenda online\, see below.\n\nJoin trail representative s and organizations from around the state in Traverse City on January 22 \, 2007 for a day of education and networking on a wide variety of trail -related issues.\n\nThe day long event\, sponsored by Riverside Kayak Co nnection\, LLC and Hamilton Anderson & Associates\, is the opening sessi on for the MRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show\, and will present concur rent break-out sessions focused on technology and trails\, legal and lia bility issues\, operations and maintenance\, programming\, user-conflict \, and designing for universal access. \n\nClosing remarks will focus on the potential for trails to add to Michigan’s economy by providing eco- tourism opportunities.\n\n\nFor more information\, go to:\n\nhttp://www. mrpaonline.org/dynamic_content/member_news_109.pdf\n\nor\n\nhttp://www.m rpaonline.org/index.php?action=events\n\nor\n\nhttp://www.mrpaonline.org /dynamic_content/member_news_104.pdf\n\n \n\nFor hotel information\, cli ck on the following link and scroll to the last page:\n\nhttp://www.mrpa online.org/dynamic_content/member_news_104.pdf\n\n---\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T150000 SUMMARY:Whiting Forest\, Earth Day event UID:2AE06DD5-F3E8-48FE-BE73-06F8259D6A83-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080404T180241Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.dowgardens.org/whiting.html\n\n\nThe Whiting Fo rest\, 2303 Eastman Ave. in Midland\, also will host a free scavenger hu nt through the forest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080305T210000 SUMMARY:DNR Hosts Public Information Meeting on Plan to Manage Fishery o n Au\nSable River from Mio to Alcona UID:172D419C-5B82-4DD1-8522-2E4983555B19-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20080225T143604Z DESCRIPTION:\nA March 5 public meeting in Mio will provide interested ci tizens with an opportunity to make comments on a proposed management pla n for a section of the Au Sable River from Mio to Alcona\, Department of Natural Resources officials said. \n\n\nThe meeting is 7 p.m. at the Mi o Community Center\, 305 E. Ninth St. in Mio. \n\n\nA management plan un der development is meant to address the potential need for regulation cl assifications for the stretch of river and any additional opportunities to improve the fishery\, the DNR said in a news release.\n\n\nA “status of the fishery” report is available on the DNR’s Web site.\nhttp://www.m ichigan.gov/documents/dnr/2007-22_225164_7.pdf\n\nWritten comments on th e management plan can e-mailed to DNR-LakeHuron@michigan.gov or mailed t o Steve Sendek\, DNR\, 1955 Hartwick Pines Rd.\, Grayling\, MI 49738.\n\ n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080404T170000 SUMMARY:Invasive Species Symposium\, MSU\, East Lansing UID:1376517F-F439-4B16-AC89-0EE0755BF3D3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080401T124859Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe Michigan State University Invasive Species Initiative is hosting an Invasive Species Symposium on April 4. \n\nThe program inc ludes nationally and internationally recognized experts in invasive spec ies ecology and management\, with the keynote address given by Dr. Peter Kareiva\, Chief Scientist and Director of Science for The Nature Conser vancy (http://www.nature.org/tncscience/scientists/misc/kareiva.html). \ n\nThe morning session will focus on current and emerging threats posed by invasive species in Michigan and will culminate in a roundtable discu ssion.\n\nMore information can be found at http://www.invasivespecies.ms u.edu/.\n\n There is no registration fee but\, to facilitate planning fo r the event\, please register by sending an email to register@cevl.msu.e du before March 28. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080304T193000 SUMMARY:Hartley and Hartley landfill community info meeting\, Bay City UID:B3C4AD3E-CC8F-4292-806F-648C2CE466C3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080222T214529Z DESCRIPTION:An ongoing cleanup of the old Hartley and Hartley landfill i n Bay County’s Kawkawlin Township is the subject of a community informat ion meeting on March 4 in Bay City.\n\nOfficials from the local Michigan Department of Environmental Quality office will host the meeting from  6-7:30 p.m. at the Wirt Library\, 500 Center Ave. in downtown Bay City.\ n\nDEQ staffers will discuss a recently submitted feasibility study and present an update of ongoing interim response measures that are designed to address contamination on the site. \n\nHartley and Hartley has been the subject of controversy in recent years\, after local residents voice d concerns that the landfill was leaking into Tobico Marsh\, part of the Bay City State Recreation Area.\n\n\nDEQ officials originally said toxi cs had not spread beyond the landfill boundaries\, but later asked owner Waste Management to clean up contaminants outside the fence line.\n\nFo r more information on the meeting\, contact project manager Sue Kaelber- Matlock at 686-8025.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080314T160000 SUMMARY:international DDT conference\, Alma College UID:7C5BBB1E-8312-45F7-AA9B-35608794A5C2-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080114T142617Z DESCRIPTION:DDT Conference March 14 at Alma College. \n\nThe preliminary agenda shows a conference that takes place from 8 \na.m. to 5 p.m.\, wi th multiple sessions by eight national speakers and a tour of the St. Lo uis DDT Superfund Sites. The agenda\, list of guest speakers and other i nformation have been added to the conference Website at:\n\nhttp://www.a lma.edu/academics/ddt\n\nContacts for more information include Ed Lorenz (lorenz@alma.edu\, \n989-463-7203) and John Leipzig (leipzig@alma.edu\, 989-463-7981).\n\n\n---\n\nConference To Examine Impact of DDT on Human Health\, Environment\n\n\nThe Eugene Kenaga International DDT Conferenc e on Environment and Health will take place March 14\, 2008 at Alma Coll ege. It will bring together international experts to frame and lead disc ussions of current knowledge of DDT and other persistent organic polluta nts (POPs).\n\nParticipating scholars in the areas of public health and the environment include Riana Bornman and Tiaan de Jager of the Universi ty of Pretoria in South Africa\, Aimin Chen of Creighton University\, Ba rbara Cohn and Brenda Eskenazi of the University of California at Berkel ey\, Amy Dailey of the University of Florida\, \nSuzanne Snedeker of Cor nell University\, and John Giesy of the University of Saskatchewan. \n\n For conference registration information\, visit the Website at:\nhttp:// www.alma.edu/academics/ddt. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071128T170000 SUMMARY:Bay Area Storm Water Authority UID:EA61F75A-2689-4BBE-B21B-9317C9D4B191-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:8 DTSTAMP:20071121T204718Z DESCRIPTION:the next meeting of the Storm Water Authority will be held o n Wednesday\, November 28\, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bay County Road Com mission Office\, 2600 East Beaver Road\, Kawkawlin\, Michigan. \n\nAgen da unavailable.\n\nFor info: \nhttp://www.co.bay.mi.us/bay/home.nsf/publ ic/bay_area_storm_water_authority.htm\n\nCheryl Ackerman\nBay County Dra in Commission\n515 Center Avenue\nBay City MI 48708\n(989) 895-4290\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080407T090000 SUMMARY:NRDA plan for Saginaw Bay released UID:108F02E6-B268-404E-A0B8-C3E7346D28AC-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080403T181255Z DESCRIPTION:from the DEQ calendar\n\nRELEASE OF A DRAFT PLAN FOR THE NAT URAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (NRDA) FOR THE TITTABAWASSEE AND SAGINAW RIVER AND SAGINAW BAY AREA\, MIDLAND\, SAGINAW AND BAY COUNTIES. \n\nOn April 7\, 2008\, a proposed plan for the assessment of natural resource damages for the Tittabawassee and Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay Area (M idland\, Saginaw\, Bay counties) will be released and made available for public comment by the NRDA Trustees: Michigan Department of Attorney Ge neral\, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality\, Michigan Departme nt of Natural Resources\, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan\, U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. \n\n Public comment on the Draft Assessment Plan will be accepted through May 19\, 2008 (see related May 19\, 2008 Calendar entry) and should be subm itted to Dr. Lisa Williams\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, 2651 Cooli dge Road\, Suite 101\, East Lansing\, MI 48823. The Draft Assessment Pla n will be posted on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3307_ 29693_21234-115743--\,00.html and www.fws.gov/midwest. \n\nA hardcopy of the draft plan for public inspection and CDs for distribution will also be available at the MDEQ and MDNR Saginaw Bay District Offices located at 503 N. Euclid Avenue\, Bay City and the USFWS Field Office located at 2651 Coolidge Road\, Suite 101\, East Lansing. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080112T203000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival\, State Theatre\, Bay Ci ty\, Mich.\n UID:83D1F298-5D9D-4CC7-9202-3544FF2F6DB3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20071228T215116Z DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival\, State Theatre\, Ba y City\, Mich.\n\nStarts at 6:30 p.m. About 35 independently produced st udent films will be shown. \n\nTickets: $10 adult\, $5 students. Science and media teachers can get in free if they show ID. \n\nMore info:\n\nh ttp://www.statetheatrebaycity.com/events_details.cgi?SOW=1&Autoincrement =000207\n\nThe purpose of this video competition is to involve students and educators in the active study of the ecosystem. The film festival is expected to inspire other people to think about ecology and the present condition of the Great Lakes region. Students will be encouraged to use their presentation video to promote environmental improvement and show how other people have created practical solutions to environmental probl ems.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080307T120000 SUMMARY:SBCI meeting\, SVSU UID:E61EBDF6-A998-40D2-821D-9A99E5415262-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080305T130112Z DESCRIPTION:\nLt. Governor John D. Cherry\, Jr. will be Keynote Speaker at next Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Meeting\n\nThe Saginaw Bay Coasta l Initiative (SBCI) meeting will be held March\n7th\, 2008\, from 9:30 a m to noon at Saginaw Valley State University\,\nCurtiss Hall - 2nd Floor Seminar Rooms D – G. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090511T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090511T180000 SUMMARY:Green Today\, Jobs Tomorrow conference\, Lansing UID:0D039CB0-7414-4701-BFC1-5AED454C66BF-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20090106T151629Z DESCRIPTION:From the Michigan Energy Office:\n\nGreen Today\, Jobs Tomor row conference will be held on May 11 at the Lansing Center. \n\nThe con ference will focus on workforce and economic development for Michigan’s emerging green economy. \n\nThe conference is aimed at bringing together business\, education and training\, labor\, environmental\, community\, and faith-based\, and policy advocacy partners and stakeholders who are currently working on nurturing a green economy and talent base in Michi gan. \n\nTo sign up for email updates about the conference\, visit \nhtt p://www.michigan.gov/nwlb/0\,1607\,7-242-49026_51941---\,00.html\n\nRegi stration materials will be posted in early 2009. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080221T123000 SUMMARY:Air Emissions Reporting Workshop\, K-Zoo UID:129E42DD-F51F-4E50-9C36-80B9C382D605-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080103T200751Z DESCRIPTION:\n8 AM and 1230\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-e ss-brochure-maers2008_219040_7.pdf\n\nNearly 1\,900 Michigan facilities are required to annually report\nemissions of air pollutants to the Depa rtment of Environmental Quality every year\, and the DEQ is offering a w orkshop to help these facilities submit their reports electronically usi ng the Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System (MAERS). \n\nThe “Introdu ction to MAERS” workshops will be held in Gaylord on\nFebruary 7\, Livon ia on February 12\, Kalamazoo on February 21\, and\nLansing on February 26. \n\nThis hands-on training is designed for those who are new to MAER S or those who need more comprehensive training on the concepts and soft ware. The Intro workshops take participants step by step through the new MAERS version 2007.0.0 software on computers. \n\n\nWorkshop participan ts will learn MAERS software basics\, how to complete the electronic for ms and submit the report\, and how to avoid common mistakes encountered when completing and submitting a MAERS report. The registration fee of $ 75 includes refreshments and workshop materials.\n\nWorkshop attendees w ill receive the MAERS Workbook and the MAERS version 2007.0.0 software. \n\nRegistration: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3308_3333_4 169---\,00.html\nFor registration information\, contact the\nEnvironment al Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278\, or e-mail at\ndeq-ead-env-assis t@michigan.gov. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080929T173000 SUMMARY:Public symposium on deer management\, Mount Pleasant UID:6FFCBBAB-5EBF-49B5-A031-CBDE903A0537-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080925T115241Z DESCRIPTION:Public Symposium: \"The Science of Deer Management\" to foc us on the future of deer management in Michigan\n\nEvent to discuss popu lation estimates\, CWD\, ecosystem\, hunting\, and economic impacts of d eer\n\nMichigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and the Michigan Depart ment of Natural Resources' (DNR) Wildlife Division are co-producing \"Th e Science of Deer Management\,\" a public symposium slated for Monday Se ptember 29th in Mt. Pleasant as part of a strategic planning process for managing Michigan's wild deer herd. \n \nMonday\, September 29\, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.\n\nComfort Inn and Suites and Convention Cent er\n\n2424 South Mission Street\n\nMt. Pleasant\, Michigan 48858\n\nFor more information visit http://www.mucc.org/\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080216T170000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:CF5FAD9E-BE63-44D7-8686-244415D73B41-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080104T195024Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n \nFebruary 16\, 2008 - Introdu ctory RE Seminars (9 AM - 5 PM)\nLocation: Environmental House\, 2420 S Industrial Hwy\, Ann Arbor\, MI\n\nAre you interested in learning the ba sics of Renewable Energy systems and how they can work in Michigan? Then the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association’s (GLREA) Renewable Energy Seminars are for you. These seminars answer commonly asked questions a bout different types of renewable energy applications\, Solar Water & Sp ace Heating\, Solar Electricity and Wind Energy.\n\n\nOne Seminar $30 Non-Members / $20 GLREA Members\nTwo Seminars $40 Non-Members / $30 GLR EA Members\nThree Seminars $50 Non-Members / $40 GLREA Members\n\nFor m ore information and registration\, \nvisit www.glrea.org or call 800-434 -9788.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080520T210000 SUMMARY:Coal Impact Forum\, Midland UID:C5AFCF13-24C5-4E7E-A934-587DCB98E075-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080512T124847Z DESCRIPTION:\nA “Coal Impact Forum” is planned for May 20 in Midland.\n\ nThe forum will be from 7-9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland\, 6220 Jefferson Ave\, and is free and open to the public. \n\n \nSpeakers include Janet Vanderpool of LS Power\, which proposes to cons truct a new\, 750-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Midland\, and Peter Sinclair of Midland\, a global warming educator trained by Al Gore.\n\n The forum will be moderated by the Rev. Lyle Kleman\, past director of B ridge Center for Racial Harmony in Saginaw.\n \nPresentations will be fo llowed by a question and answer period. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081113T170000 SUMMARY:Sustainable Business Conference\, WMU campus\, K-Zoo UID:F6F73D92-B5C5-4EBF-8A64-91DA67746C5F-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080902T115637Z DESCRIPTION:From Sept. 1 DEQ calendar. No times listed.\nhttp://www.mich igan.gov/deqcalendar\n \nNOVEMBER 13\, \n2008 \n\n \n12th ANNUAL SUSTAIN ABLE BUSINESS CONFERENCE – ENERGIZING MICHIGAN’S GREEN \nFUTURE \, FETZE R CENTER – WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS\, KALAMAZOO\, \nMICHIGAN. This year's host is the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (S WMSBF). \nThe focus is Energizing Michigan's Green Future\; with speaker s discussing renewable energy as \nwell as energy efficiency\, economy\, policy\, needs\, and growth. Speakers include: Governor Jennifer \nGran holm (invited)\; Andrew Winston\, author of \"Green to Gold\"\; Jerome R ingo of Apollo Appliance\; \nTom Easterday of Subaru\; and more. \n\nFo r registration\, sponsorship\, and exhibitor information\, visit \nwww.s wmsbf.org. \nhttp://www.southwestmichigansustainablebusinessforum.org/\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080220T090000 SUMMARY:DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM S\, CARO. UID:FB29BEC1-6679-4D40-B068-6770236D0C19-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080122T201720Z DESCRIPTION:from the DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar\n \nDEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS (SRN : N0854)\, CARO\, TUSCOLA COUNTY\, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a manufact uring facility and test center at the Caro location. \n\nThe site is dev oted to manufacturing and testing fuel delivery components for the autom otive industry. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emiss ion changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents ca n be viewed on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqair. \n\nThe responsible o fficial of the stationary source is Michael D. Wildfong\, Director of Op erations\, 628 Columbia Street\, Caro\, Michigan 48723. \n\nComments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ben Witkopp\, Michigan Departmen t of Environmental Quality\, Air Quality Division\, Saginaw Bay District Office\, 503 North Euclid Avenue\, Bay City\, Michigan 48706. \n\nThe d ecision-maker for the permit is Mark D. Reed\, Saginaw Bay District Supe rvisor.\n\n If requested in writing by February 20\, 2008\, a public hea ring may be scheduled. \n\nInformation Contact: Ben Witkopp\, Air Qualit y Division\, 989-686-8025\, extension 8252.\n\n\n\n DURATION:PT1H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20090414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20090415T220000 SUMMARY:Public hearings on Karn-Weadock permit\, April 14 and 15 UID:92080188-6553-4C07-A42A-6629266B6FDF-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20090304T131656Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe public hearings will be held on April 14 and 15\, 2009 \, with formal testimony taken at that time.\nOn April 14\, a public hea ring will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Bay Valley Resort and Conference\n Center\, Royal Troon Room\, 2470 Old Bridge Road\, Bay City\, Michigan. Staff will be available to\nanswer questions prior to the hearing from 6 :00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in open-house format.\nAdditional public hearin gs will be held on April 15\, 2009\, starting at 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p .m. and\nagain at 7:00 p.m. in the Bay Valley Resort and Conference Cent er\, Royal Troon Room\, 2470 Old\nBridge Road\, Bay City\, Michigan. Sta ff will be available to answer questions prior to the hearing\nfrom 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in open-house format.\n\nThe sole purpose of the p ublic hearing will be to take formal testimony on the record. During\nte stimony\, questions will not be answered\; however\, staff will be avail able to answer questions\noutside the hearing room.\n\nAfter resolving a ny issues raised during the public comment period and the hearing\, a fi nal decision\nwill be made on the permit application.\n\nThe “Notice of Air Pollution Comment Period and Public Hearing\,” the “Fact Sheet\,” an d the draft\npermit conditions regarding our analysis of this proposed p roject are available at\nhttp://www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml \n\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080131T100000 SUMMARY:Focus the Nation\, MSU UID:B9CEEA07-B6C3-48AD-A005-EFC4BAE9E7C4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080117T134643Z DESCRIPTION:\nMSU Hosts ‘Focus the Nation’ events\n\nMichigan State Univ ersity will host several events associated with the national Focus the N ation teach-in on climate change and possible solutions. Beginning with a showing of the film\, The 11th Hour on\, Thursday\, January 24th.\n\nT he local effort has been coordinated by the MSU Office of Campus Sustain ability\, Eco \, Michigan Student Sustainability Coalition\, the Univers ity Committee for a Sustainable Campus\, and the University Activities B oard.\n\nWednesday\, January 30th will feature a national live webcast “ The 2% Solution” featuring climate scientist Stephen Schneider\, sustain able business leader Hunter Lovins\, and green jobs promoter Van Jones.\ n\nThe effort culminates in a community forum\, January 31st a day when more than 1\,000 campuses\, high schools\, and other groups will be host ing discussions around climate change and the policies needed to address it.\n\nPanelists at the MSU forum will include Representative Frank Acc avitti\, Jr\, Senator Wayne Kuipers\, Skip Pruss \, energy advisor to th e governor\, J. Peter Lark\, general manager for the Lansing Board of Wa ter and Light\, Marci Baranski\, representing student groups\, and profe ssors Julie Winkler (Geography)\, Aaron McCright (Lyman Briggs and Socio logy)\, and Satish Joshi (Agricultural Economics). Prof. Sue Carter (Jou rnalism) will moderate the event that will invite questions from the aud ience.\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. For more details v isit http://www.ecofoot.msu.edu.\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071201T150000 SUMMARY:Bill Jamerson to Speak and Sign Book at Michigan Forest Visitor Center at Hartwick Pines State Park\n UID:74B8B78D-860C-41C5-8A69-AFCB3903FDF7-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20071121T161409Z DESCRIPTION:Hartwick Pines State Park will be hosting author Bill Jamers on on Saturday\, Dec. 1\, who will give a talk on his new book\, Big Sho ulders. The program will be given at 1 p.m. at the park’s Michigan Fores t Visitor Center. After his talk\, Jamerson will sign copies of his book .\n\nFor more information about the program\, contact Rob Burg at the Ha rtwick Pines Visitor Center at 989-348-2537. \n\nYou can learn more abou t Jamerson’s book by visiting his website \nhttp://www.billjamerson.com/ \n\nThere is no cost for this program\, but a state park motor vehicle p ermit is required for park entry. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080512T200000 SUMMARY:Water Community Forum\, Detroit\n UID:1D15C5F7-457F-4153-9177-798906BBA234-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:7 DTSTAMP:20080429T151522Z DESCRIPTION:Sierra Club Presents\n\nWater Community Forum\n\nWater Rate Increases\, Sewage Overflows\, Aging Water Infrastructure Problems…\n\nF ind out how it’s all connected and what you can do to protect our drinki ng water.\n\nMonday\, May 12 at 6 pm \n\nWayne County Community College\ n\nDowntown Detroit Campus (1001 West Fort Street)\n\nCommunity Room 236 \n\nFor More Information:\n\nContact Sierra Club at (313) 965-0055 or me lissa.damaschke@sierraclub.org.\n\n\nWebsite: http://www.michigan.sierr aclub.org/\n\n***\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080402T210000 SUMMARY:Fish tainting meeting\, Bay City UID:2A736FA1-4A48-4AAB-BB00-08D3BF08982B-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080324T132917Z DESCRIPTION:\nhttp://www.deq.state.mi.us/calendar/2001/dq032601.html\n\n April 2\, 2008\, 7:00 p.m.\n\nPUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE POTENTIAL REM OVAL OF THE BENEFICIAL USE IMPAIRMENT (BUI) TAINTING OF FISH AND WILDLIF E FLAVOR IN THE SAGINAW RIVER/BAY AREA OF CONCERN (AOC). \n\nThe Saginaw River/Bay is a Great Lakes AOC\; and in order to be \"delisted\" as an AOC\, all BUIs must be restored. \n\nThe purpose of the public meeting i s to discuss the restoration status of the fish tainting aspect of this BUI and to obtain comments on removing this BUI from the Saginaw River/B ay AOC. \n\nThe public meeting will be held on April 2\, 2008\, at 7:00 pm at the Bay City State Recreation Area\, 3582 State Park Drive\, Bay C ity\, Michigan 48706. Written comments may also be submitted to Michelle Selzer\, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality\, Water Bureau\, P.O. Box 30273\, Lansing\, Michigan 48909-7773\, by May 2\, 2008. \n\nIn formation regarding the status of the BUI may be obtained by contacting the Water Bureau. Information Contact: Michelle Selzer\, Water Bureau\, 517-241-3731\, or Email at selzerm@michigan.gov.\n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080624T210000 SUMMARY:Upper Saginaw River dredging meeting\, SVSU UID:CB7AD5B0-B3F1-4EBA-BC2C-075B40F86E01-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080623T160103Z DESCRIPTION:http://michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135--194310--\,00.html\n\ nThe Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the United States Arm y Corps of Engineers (Corps of Engineers) will host a public meeting on Tuesday\, June 24th\, regarding the Saginaw River dredging project. \n\n The meeting will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Saginaw Valley Stat e University's Curtiss Hall\, Seminar Rooms D & E.\n\nThe DEQ and Corps of Engineers will provide an overview and discuss the draft Operational Management Plan for the Upper Saginaw Dredged Material Disposal Facility . The draft plan was prepared by the Corps of Engineers pursuant to DEQ requirements.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080419T163000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:D888267C-E8E7-4181-AF1A-E0DEAD9918B4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080104T195534Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n\n \nApril 19\, 2008 – Intermed iate Wind Course (9 AM – 4:30 PM)\nLocation: GLREA Energy Demonstration Center\, 257 S Bridge St.\, Dimondale\, MI\n\nThis course will focus on small business and residential size wind turbines. It will begin with t he basics covered in our introductory seminar on wind energy. An overvi ew of the basics of wind energy\, types of systems\, and turbine siting concerns will be presented. In the remainder of the class turbine techn ology will be looked at more closely\, and some sample systems will be r eviewed. The economics of wind systems will also be discussed. \n\nCost: $55 Non-Members / $40 GLREA Members\n\n\nFor more information and regi stration\, \nvisit www.glrea.org or call 800-434-9788.\n \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081017T171500 SUMMARY:Deadline for comment on air pollution rules\, mercury UID:3453A009-0BCA-40D4-A18A-1C57B11AB886-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080902T185149Z DESCRIPTION:from Sept. 1 DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalend ar\n\nOCTOBER 17\, 2008 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PART 55\, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL\, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A CT\, 1994 PA 451\, AS \nAMENDED\, for the proposed revisions to the Air Pollution Control Rules (SOAHR 2005-038EQ\, SOAHR 2008-008EQ\, and SOAHR 2008-009EQ). \n\nThe proposed addition of Part 15\, Emission Limitation s and Prohibitions?Mercury\, R 336.2501 to R 336.2513\, will reduce merc ury emissions from coal-fired electric generating units. Proposed amendm ents to Part 10\, Intermittent Testing and Sampling\, R 336.2001 and R 3 36.2004\, will adopt methodologies for mercury testing and sampling. Pro posed amendments to Part 11\, Continuous Emission Monitoring\, R 336.210 4\, R 336.2150\, R 336.2156 to R 336.2158\, and R 336.2160 will address mercury monitoring and reporting requirements applicable to the faciliti es subject to the new proposed addition of Part 15. \n\nThe proposed rul es can be viewed on the Internet at www.michigan.gov/deqair (click on “L aws & Rules”). \n\n\nCopies of the proposed rules may also be obtained b y contacting the Air Quality Division\, Michigan Department of Environme ntal Quality\, 525 West Allegan Street\, P.O. Box 30260\, Lansing\, Mich igan \n48909-7760. \n\nWritten comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on October 17\, 2008\, and should be mailed to the address above. \n\nI nformation Contact: Teresa Walker\, Air Quality Division\, \n517-335-224 7\, or e-mail at walkert1@michigan.gov. \n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081025T163000 SUMMARY:Bay Area Sustainable Energy Forum \n UID:9240AC05-E91B-4097-98AA-46101E1A79B7-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080909T191247Z DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Sustainable Energy Forum \nWirt Library\, 500 Cente r Ave. in Bay City. \n10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n\nSpeakers:\nPeter Sinclair\ , a climate educator trained by Al Gore\nPat Race\, a local advocate for geothermal power\nSpeakers on wind and solar energy. \n\nThe forum is f ree\, but registration is required. Call 894-0275\, 892-3414 or e-mail i nfo@sagvalss.org.\n\nThe forum is sponsored by The Saginaw Valley Sustai nability Society and Citizens Exploring Clean Energy\, both Bay City-bas ed groups.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080821T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080821T090000 SUMMARY:John Austin at Doubletree\, Bay City UID:F16B273A-2312-46B9-941E-AE6C5CB2F043-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080714T135157Z DESCRIPTION:\nHosted by BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION \n\nHealthy Waters \, Strong Economy: The Benefits of Restoring the Great Lakes Ecosystem \ n\nFeaturing \nJohn Austin \nExecutive Director The New Economy Initiati ve for Southeast Michigan \n \nThursday\, August 21\, 2008 \nDoubletree Hotel & Conference Center \nBay City\, MI \n\nBreakfast Buffet: 7:30 ‐ 8 :00 Program: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 \n$15 per person ‐ RESERVATION REQUIRED BY 08/1 5 \n\nbacfnd@bayfoundation.org ‐ (989) 893.4438 \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT LOCATION:Lansing Community College’s West Campus DTSTAMP:20071121T163134Z UID:EF616968-7B2C-4A46-81BA-6C7517BCBE2C-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:17 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T073000 SUMMARY:Workshop to Discuss How to Avoid Delays in Water and Wastewater Construction Permits DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071205T160000 DESCRIPTION:For those interested in accelerating the turn-around time fo r obtaining Water and Wastewater System Construction Permits\, the Depar tment of Environmental Quality will be hosting a workshop at Lansing Com munity College’s West Campus on December 5 that will provide an opportun ity to learn more about the department’s permitting processes directly f rom DEQ technical experts.\n\nDEQ staff will discuss common\, avoidable mistakes made by applicants that delay approval of construction permits for water and sewer systems. Developers\, community representatives\, c onsultants\, and others involved in water and sewer construction project s are encouraged to attend and learn how to avoid these mistakes and mak e the process work better for them.\n\nThe registration fee for this tra ining is $125\, which includes continental breakfast\, lunch and worksho p materials. \n\nA brochure and online registration are available at \n http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3308_3333_4169---\,00.html\n\ nRegistration information is also available by contacting the DEQ’s Envi ronmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278\, or e-mail \ndeq-ead-env- assist@michigan.gov.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080412T163000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:A3CE4B0D-E649-483D-AD84-9036E2D3DDC4-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080104T195433Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n \nApril 12\, 2008 – Intermediat e Photovoltaic Seminar (9 AM – 4:30 PM)\nLocation: GLREA Energy Demonstr ation Center\, 257 S Bridge Street\, Dimondale\, MI \n\nStudents will ga in a more in-depth understanding of the components that make up a Photov oltaic (PV) electric system and how PV works. Participants will learn ho w to: define a load analysis\, site selection\, energy efficiency measur es\, techniques\, and system sizing.\n\n\nCost: $55 Non-Member / $40 GL REA Members\n\nFor more information and registration\, \nvisit www.glrea .org or call 800-434-9788.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080608T150000 SUMMARY:Dave Dempsey\, Lone Tree/CACC anniversary\, Hampton Township UID:7736533A-1915-4F1A-BDF6-6937BC3E6032-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080509T142302Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.lonetreecouncil.com/\nhttp://www.caccmi.org/\n\nN oted Great Lakes author and advocate Dave Dempsey will be the featured s peaker at a June 8 event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of two local environmental groups\, the Lone Tree Council and Citizens for Alternativ es to Chemical Contamination. \n\nThe event is at 1 p.m. at the Grand Ba nquet Center\, 660 W. Hampton Road in Bay County’s Hampton Township. The re will be a buffet luncheon at 1:45 p.m.\, with a cash bar. \n\nDempsey ’s presentation\, titled “The Road Not Taken: Freeing Michigan's Environ ment and Economy from Corporate Control\,” will address root causes of d ioxin contamination in the Midland and Saginaw Bay area\, among other cr itical issues\, and what needs to be done to recover the health of both communities and the Great Lakes\, Lone Tree representatives said in a ne ws release.\n\nDempsey is the author of two award-winning books: “Ruin a nd Recovery: Michigan’s Rise as a Conservation Leader\,” and “On the Bri nk: The Great Lakes in the 21st Century.”\n\nBoth Lone Tree Council and Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination were launched in 197 8\, in response to local environmental issues. \n\nThe Great Lakes Healt h Banner will be on display throughout the anniversary celebration. The banner is a grassroots project with 80 unique panels from environmental\ , veteran\, worker and school groups depicting the ongoing struggle to r id the Great Lakes Basin of persistent toxins and restore health to comm unities.\n\nTwo long-time\, Great Lakes songwriters and musicians\, Vict or McManemy and Tim Joseph\, also will perform.\n \nTickets are $20 and can be obtained from either organization via Kay Cumbow at (810) 346-451 3 or Terry Miller at (989) 686-6386.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080223T170000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:3BEB2536-156D-41D5-84DB-467D66210171-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080104T195200Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n \nFebruary 23\, 2008 – Intermed iate Solar Heating Seminar (9 AM - 5 PM)\nLocation: GLREA Energy Demonst ration Center\, 257 South Bridge Street\, Dimondale\, MI\n\n\nThis compr ehensive seminar will offer a technical level explanation of how various types of solar heating systems operate\, their advantages and disadvant ages\, and issues regarding deployment in northern climates. Solar dome stic hot water systems will be discussed\, as well as radiant floor heat ing systems\, space heating with solar heated air panels\, and dual mode air systems. Solar pool heating systems will be covered briefly.\n\n\n Cost: $80 Non-Member / $65 GLREA Members\n\nFor more information and re gistration\, \nvisit www.glrea.org or call 800-434-9788.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080917T093000 SUMMARY:Deadline for comment on Gaylord acid rain permit UID:C9AB78EA-B694-4A2D-96B9-F3A75EB050C3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20080902T130247Z DESCRIPTION:from Sept. 1 DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalend ar\n\nSEPTEMBER 17\, \n2008 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CMS - LIVINGSTON GENERATING STATION (SRN: N6526)\, GAYLORD\, OTSEGO COUNTY\, f or the proposed approval of a draft \nrenewal of an Acid Rain Permit for the operation of four combustion turbines. The Acid Rain public \nnotic e documents can be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The res ponsible official of \nthe stationary source is Phillip G. Polyak\, 2400 Miller Road\, Dearborn\, Michigan 48121. Comments \non the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley\, Michigan Department of Environmen tal \nQuality\, Air Quality Division\, Jackson District Office\, 301 Eas t Louis Glick Highway\, Jackson\, \nMichigan 49201. The decision-maker f or the permit is Janis Denman\, Cadillac District Supervisor. If \nreque sted in writing by September 17\, 2008\, a public hearing may be schedul ed. Information \nContact: Brian Carley\, Air Quality Division\, 517-780 -7843. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071212T140000 SUMMARY:Complex Choices: The Many Shades of Green UID:0EAF9CCA-1C5E-4B64-901B-808465687798-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20071121T164701Z DESCRIPTION:Saginaw Bay Sustainable Business Partnership welcomes Mark L aCroix\, Vice President of Sustainability for InterfaceFABRIC and Kenn R ickman\, Strategic Account Manager for InterfaceFLOR. \n\nTopic: Comple x Choices: The Many Shades of Green\n\nWhen: Wed Dec 12\, 2007--noon--Lu nch will be provided.\n\nWhere: SVSU\, Curtiss Hall\, Seminar G\n\nPurpo se: Understand the complexities involved in evaluating green products.\n \nGoals: Help participants understand that there are multiple strategies for specifying increasingly 'sustainable' products. Increase participan ts ability to learn what strategies are important to their individual cl ients\, explore eco-labels and certifications\, and understand Life Cycl e Assessment as a tool for reducing environmental footprint of products. \n\nThis session may count as a CEU course\, and incorporates a practica l interactive exercise.\n\nInterfaceFLOR and FABRIC are pioneers in prod uct life cycle assessment\, both increasing the utility of their product s and reducing the environmental consequences of their production. \n\nR SVP by Wednesday\, December 5\, 2007 to Monique Owens via e-mail respons e tomowens@svsu.edu \n\nIf you do not have access to e-mail\, leave Mon ique a message at (989) 964-2164 with your name\, phone number\, and org anization affiliation.\n\nThere will be no charge for this event.\n\nhtt p://www.svsu.edu/cbed/entrepreneurship/\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080225T193000 SUMMARY:Mayes Energy Efficiency Town Hall\, Bay City UID:E3E1A7F9-73FB-498D-8078-F89E006C97A5-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080211T205253Z DESCRIPTION:http://096.housedems.com/news/article/mayes-hosts-energy-eff iciency-meeting/\n\nLANSING – On Monday\, Feb. 25\, 2008\, State Represe ntative Jeff Mayes (D-Bay City) will hold a free town hall that brings t ogether local experts to discuss cutting-edge initiatives that promote e nergy efficiency and help consumers cut their energy costs. \n\nWHERE: Wirt Public Library in the Community Room\n 500 Cente r Ave.\n Bay City\, MI\nWHO: Rep. Jeff Mayes\, al ong with representatives from Consumers Energy\, the Michigan Public Ser vice Commission\, the Region VII Area Agency on Aging\, and the Michigan Community Action Agency\n\nWHEN: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, Monday\, Feb . 25\, 2008\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080212T100000 SUMMARY:Air Emissions Reporting Workshop\, Livonia UID:A3D49143-A68A-49D1-95CF-486E384EEA83-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080103T200740Z DESCRIPTION:8 AM and 1230\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess -brochure-maers2008_219040_7.pdf\n\nNearly 1\,900 Michigan facilities ar e required to annually report\nemissions of air pollutants to the Depart ment of Environmental Quality every year\, and the DEQ is offering a wor kshop to help these facilities submit their reports electronically using the Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System (MAERS). \n\nThe “Introduct ion to MAERS” workshops will be held in Gaylord on\nFebruary 7\, Livonia on February 12\, Kalamazoo on February 21\, and\nLansing on February 26 . \n\nThis hands-on training is designed for those who are new to MAERS or those who need more comprehensive training on the concepts and softwa re. The Intro workshops take participants step by step through the new M AERS version 2007.0.0 software on computers. \n\n\nWorkshop participants will learn MAERS software basics\, how to complete the electronic forms and submit the report\, and how to avoid common mistakes encountered wh en completing and submitting a MAERS report. The registration fee of $75 includes refreshments and workshop materials.\n\nWorkshop attendees wil l receive the MAERS Workbook and the MAERS version 2007.0.0 software. \n \nRegistration: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-3308_3333_416 9---\,00.html\nFor registration information\, contact the\nEnvironmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278\, or e-mail at\ndeq-ead-env-assist@ michigan.gov. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080213T200000 SUMMARY: UID:CA23BB8F-013A-4D53-B75C-6C7BDA71144E-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20080122T130032Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080116T100000 SUMMARY:NOSPILLS Conference\, Traverse City UID:6FA15B0A-8499-42D9-B9D6-E83B9EE569F1-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:5 DTSTAMP:20080110T134913Z DESCRIPTION:From the DEQ calendar\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar\n \nJANUARY 14-16\, 2008\n18 ANNUAL NORTHERN MICHIGAN WATERWAYS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL (NOSPILLS) CONFERENCE\, HOLIDAY INN\, TRAVERSE CITY\, MI CHIGAN. \n\nGuest speakers have been invited from federal\, state and lo cal agencies to present a wide range of environmental issues. \n\nVendor s will be available to display their products and services\; a hospitali ty evening is planned\; and as always\, there is plenty of time for ques tions\, answers\, and for networking. \n\nSeating is limited and we will accept registrations on a first come basis. \n\nContinuing Education Un its (CEU) credits towards PEM will be awarded upon conference completion . DEQ will have speakers at this event. \n\nFor additional information\, contact Dawn Mills\, NOSPILL Committee Secretary/Treasurer\, 231-839-26 22 or Dick Catton\, NOSPILL Committee Chair\, 231-271-3580.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20081023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20081023T205300 SUMMARY:Kawk. R. restoration meeting\, Monitor Twp. Hall\, Bay County UID:71F39254-4028-4938-8571-74548B09BD38-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:11 DTSTAMP:20081021T142846Z DESCRIPTION:\nBay County Drain Commissioner Joseph Rivet encourages resi dents to attend an Oct. 23 meeting on creating a watershed management pl an for the Kawkawlin River. \n\nThe meeting\, to kick-off a two-year pla nning process for the strategy\, is at 7 p.m. at Monitor Township Hall\, 2483 E. Midland Road.\n\nAt the meeting\, a presentation will outline t he proposed planning process and a timeline for completion. \n\nThere al so will be an opportunity for residents to provide input on actions that can be taken to improve the water quality in the river\, which is routi nely closed due to E. coli bacteria contamination.\n\nFunding for the ma nagement plan comes from a $207\,000 state Department of Environmental Q uality grant.\n\nCompleting the plan is a first step toward securing add itional federal money for river restoration\, Rivet said. \n\n\nThe Drai n Office can be reached at 895-4290.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080211T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080211T160000 SUMMARY:Building Prosperity\, Growing Michigan\, East Lansing conference UID:D7548B12-E879-4597-A879-8C17F85F4265-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20071203T142936Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.landpolicy.msu.edu/summitregistration/index.html\ n\nMonday\, February 11\, 2008\n\nKellogg Hotel & Conference Center \nOn the Campus of MSU \nEast Lansing\, Michigan\n\nAgenda\n\n8:30am – 9:30a m Registration and Networking\n\n9:30am – 9:45am Welcome\n\n9:45am – 10: 45am Keynote Address\n\n10:45am – 11am Break\n\n11am – 12:15pm Break-out s\n\nBridging Analysis and Application\nForwarding Metropolitan Agendas for Change\nReviewing the Policy Landscape\nSpeaking the Same Language\n Transforming the Future of Agriculture\nNetworking in the Land Use Loung e\n12:15pm – 12:45pm Luncheon\n\n12:45pm – 1pm Land Use Leadership Excel lence Award \n\n1pm - 1:20pm The Regional Landscape and Lens\n\n1:2 0pm – 1:45pm Break\n\n1:45pm – 3pm Regional Breakouts\n\nMid-Michigan\nN orthern Michigan\nSoutheast Michigan\nThumb Area\nWest/Southwest Michiga n\nStatewide/Land Use Lounge\n3pm – 3:15pm Break\n\n3:15pm – 4pm Bringin g it All Together & Closing Comments\n\n4pm Adjourn\n\n* Agenda is subje ct to change.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080517T163000 SUMMARY:GLREA seminar UID:F9FB3752-1DF3-4546-A8EE-98E4EF5D0544-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:4 DTSTAMP:20080104T195701Z DESCRIPTION:\nContact:\nJennifer Malinowski\, Program Manager\nGreat Lak es Renewable Energy Association\nPh: 517-646-6269 / Fax: 517-646-8584 / Email: jennifer.malinowski@glrea.org\n\n \nMay 17\, 2008 - Introductor y RE Seminars (9 AM - 5 PM)\nLocation: Pierce Cedar Creek Institute\, 70 1 West Cloverdale Road\, Hastings\, MI\n\nAre you interested in learning the basics of Renewable Energy systems and how they can work in Michiga n? Then the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association’s (GLREA) Renewable Energy Seminars are for you. These seminars answer commonly asked ques tions about different types of renewable energy applications\, Solar Wat er & Space Heating\, Solar Electricity and Wind Energy.\n\n\nOne Seminar $30 Non-Members / $20 GLREA Members\nTwo Seminars $40 Non-Members / $ 30 GLREA Members\nThree Seminars $50 Non-Members / $40 GLREA Members\n\ n\nFor more information and registration\, \nvisit www.glrea.org or call 800-434-9788.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080520T163000 SUMMARY:Rebuild Mid-Michigan seminar\, Lansing UID:A08DDE50-F484-4038-8F24-F8127FC211A9-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080423T192649Z DESCRIPTION:\n> Greater Lansing Go Green! Initiative\n> RebuildMidMichig an\n> Commercial Energy Seminar Series\n> presented by the City of Lansi ng\, Urban Options\,\n> Lansing Board of Water & Light and the State of Michigan Energy Office\n>\n> When: May 20\, 2008\, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM\n> Where: Lansing Center\, 333 E. Michigan Avenue\, Lansing\, MI\n>\n> Lunc h Keynote speakers:\n> Mayor Virg Bernero\, City of Lansing\n> J. Peter Lark\, General Manager\, Board of Water & Light.\n\nhttp://www.urbanopti ons.org/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080605T170000 SUMMARY:DEQ Enviro Compliance Conf UID:49879ED2-5558-4392-A999-7CBD726868F3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080409T181457Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0\,1607\,7-135-7251_7253-189384- -RSS\,00.html\n\nsee brochure for times\nhttp://www.michigan.gov/documen ts/deq/deq-ess-brochure-workshop-mecc_226999_7.pdf\n\nThe Department of Environmental Quality will be hosting the 2008 Michigan Environmental Co mpliance Conference on June 5 in Boyne Falls\, June 12 in Kalamazoo\, an d June 17 in Livonia. \n\nConference attendees will receive a comprehens ive overview of Michigan's environmental regulations straight from DEQ s taff. \n\nThe conference registration fee of $100 includes refreshments\ , lunch\, and workshop materials. Registration can be done online at www .michigan.gov/deqworkshops (click on \"Upcoming DEQ Workshops\"). For re gistration information\, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278\, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080304T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080304T160000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes Climate Conference\, MSU\n UID:826F9C87-1A6C-441C-81BB-BFC0A5FA32A3-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:9 DTSTAMP:20080211T202739Z DESCRIPTION:\nClimate Change Effects on Great Lakes Topic of ANR Week Co nference\n\nhttp://www.anrcats.msu.edu/press/010108/012808_glclimateanrw eek.htm\n\n\nEAST LANSING\, Mich. -- Learn about the effects that climat e change is having on Great Lakes ecosystems\, fisheries\, water levels and coastal habitats during the 18th annual conference on the Great Lake s\, March 4 during Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week at Michi gan State University (MSU). \n\n“The Great Lakes: An Ecosystem in Transi tion” will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. It will include a review of changes that are being observed in Great Lakes ecosystems and the management challenges those changes prese nt. \n\nThere is no registration fee for “The Great Lakes: An Ecosystem in Transition\,” but participants are asked to register before Feb. 28. To learn more\, visit www.iwr.msu.edu/events/ANRWeek or call 517-353-374 2. \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20080226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20080226T210000 SUMMARY:Honey bee collapse presentation\, Saginaw UID:6C68A350-B6DA-4B7E-BB6E-E9C6C5CF20A1-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:10 DTSTAMP:20080212T161046Z DESCRIPTION:\nIn 2007 many honey bee colonies died of \"Colony Collapse Disorder\". \n\nWhat does this potentially mean for agriculture\, which relies on honey bees to pollinate many of our vegetable and fruit crops ? \n\nThis will be discussed by Julianna Tuell\, PH.D. from Department of Entomology\, Michigan State University. Tuell will also talk about o ther native bees that also pollinate local crops\, and the native plants that are attractive to them.\n \nThe meeting\, sponsoned by the Saginaw Valley Audubon Society\, will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday\, February 26\, at the Green Point Environmental Learning Center\, 3010 Maple St.\, Saginaw. Public is welcome. \n\nFor more information\, call 777-4787 or 684-3841.\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071208T160000 SUMMARY:Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Annual Membership Meeti ng\, Ann Arbor UID:5FFCCF7E-CF89-46EC-A1DD-32E1239D8036-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:6 DTSTAMP:20071121T170035Z DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Annual Membership M eeting\n \nSaturday\, December 8th\, 2007\n1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.\n \nL eopold Brothers Brewery*\n523 South Main Street\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104\n \nCost: $25 per person\nIncludes Lunch\n(nearly all organic ingredients and breads)\n \nhttp://www.glrea.org/\n\nAGENDA\n \nLight Refreshments & Networking\nWelcome Address\nMayor John Hieftje\, City of Ann Arbor\nL uncheon\nKeynote Speaker\nStanley \"Skip\" Pruss\, Special Advisor\non R enewable Energy and the Environment\, Office of the Governor\nSolar Citi es Initiative\nDavid Konkle\, Energy Coordinator\, City of Ann Arbor Ene rgy Office\nGLREA Update and Awards Ceremony\nJennifer Alvarado\, Execut ive Director\, GLREA\nNetworking Break and Dessert\nGLREA Board Election Results\n \nYOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF GLREA TO ATTEND THE MEETING - MEMBE RSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.\n \nRSVP by November 30th by using GLREA’s website (http://www.glrea.org/) or calling the GLREA office at 800-434- 9788. \n\n \n \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT LOCATION:Doubletree Hotel Bay City DTSTAMP:20071121T162122Z UID:47807689-915A-4FF7-8652-46192DC1CA89-B7B3BCBD-EC3B-4C73-8016-80F30FC 71D0A SEQUENCE:15 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071129T080000 SUMMARY:The Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) Watershed Semi nar DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071129T153000 DESCRIPTION:at Doubletree Hotel Bay City - Riverfront. \n\nThe seminar is entitled\,\n\"Innovative Solutions for Storm Water Management\" and w ill feature: \n\n- detention basin retrofitting\; \n- woody debris manag ement techniques\;\n- improving flood control facilities to meet a TMDL\ ; and \n- Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Planning Activities\n\nThe dead line to register is: Monday\, November 19. \n\nFor more info:\nLaura Gru zwalski - MWEA Watershed Seminar Chair\nStaff Environmental Analyst\nHUB BELL\, ROTH & CLARK\, INC.\n555 Hulet Drive\nP.O. Box 824\nBloomfield Hi lls\, MI 48303-0824\nPhone: (248) 454-6300\nDirect: (248) 454-6856\nC ell: (248) 535-3338\nFax: (248) 454-6312\nE-mail: lgruzwalski@hrc-engr .com\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR