It’s Happening! Restoring the Rapids to the Grand River.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the history, project updates, and more current information on the Grand River restoration project.

The morning program will be followed by lunch and (optional) 9 holes of golf.

The annual Clearing the Air, held every spring, keeps members informed on urgent air regulatory issues with MMA and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan bringing together leading professionals from government, industry, advocacy groups and the legal profession.

Let the Good Times Roll!

Social Hour & Bocce Ball at SILVA

WM-AWMA Members Social Event - Sponsored by the Young Professionals Group

Get ready to mix, mingle, and have a great time at a WM-AWMA Members Social Event, proudly sponsored by the WM-AWMA Young Professionals. This is your chance to meet fellow enthusiasts in person, share ideas, and build connections in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss out on an evening full of fun and networking!

Join Us for Our Spring Conference — A Must-Attend Event for Environmental Professionals!

Agenda
Speaker Biographies

• Technology — Sponsored by Barr Engineering Co.

• Networking & Coffee Breaks — Sponsored by Rhoades McKee and Varnum LLP

• Lunch — Sponsored byTaplin Environmental Services

• Raffle — Sponsored byWarner Norcross + Judd LLP

• Happy Hour — Sponsored by NTH Consultants, Ltd.

• General Conference Sponsor — Terracon

Registration is now open.

Join us for the 30th Annual Waste Workshop hosted by the West Michigan Air & Waste Management Association! This in-person event will be held at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids. Learn about best practices, regulations, and techniques for handling waste while networking with industry professionals and exhibitors.

Please join us at our upcoming Lunch and Learn program on air dispersion modeling.

This joint conference brings together experts in our state's environment and law including sessions on air and waste. This is an opportunity for all professionals involved in the environmental industry to learn about and discuss environmental scientific, technical, legal, and related policy issues including insights into emerging issues. Whether you're an environmental or legal professional or simply interested in environmental issues, this conference is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging event!

Join Us at the Annual Grand River Cleanup!

The WM-AWMA Young Professionals will once again meet and clean up at the Sixth Street Park.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the impacts and status of the “forever chemical” in Michigan.

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) is a team of seven state agencies established to ensure coordination in implementing responses to PFAS contamination. The goal of MPART is to protect public health by identifying sources of PFAS, addressing PFAS contamination, and working with local health departments to protect people in areas where drinking water, groundwater, surface water, or soil is impacted by PFAS.

The highly anticipated annual Clearing the Air event gathers professionals whose collective insights promise to provide comprehensive and enlightening perspective on the pivotal issues at the intersection of law, the environment and our industry. 

This must-attend event partners MMA and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and features leading professionals from government, industry, advocacy groups and the legal profession.

Register by March 31 to take advantage of early bird pricing.

Welcome to the PFAS Annihilator Facility Tour & Networking event! Join us at Revive Environmental for an exciting afternoon filled with learning, networking, and fun. Discover the latest innovations in PFAS treatment and mingle with like-minded professionals in the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and expand your knowledge. See you there!

Navigating and Innovating Through New Environmental Policy Changes and Challenges

Sponsored By: Fishbeck | Taplin Environmental | Barr Engineering Co. | NTH Consultants | Rhoades McKee | Varnum LLP | Warner Norcross + Judd LLP | RWDI

Program Highlights:

Grand Rapids Mayor: David LaGrand (biography)
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE): Director Phil Roos and Division Directors
Renewable Energy Siting – Regulatory and Practical Challenges
Microplastics – The Next Emerging Contaminant
PM2.5, Ozone, SO2 Nonattainment Updates
EPA Policy Update – Policy and Guidance Changes With the New Administration

Join us for the 29th Annual Waste Workshop!

This in-person event will be held at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Learn about the best practices, regulations, and techniques for handling waste.

EVENT FLYER

Join us for a fun evening at Broad Leaf Brewery! The WM-AWMA YP Sponsored Social Event is a great opportunity to network and have some fun with fellow professionals in the environmental industry. There will be a pickleball court and kickpin lane reserved, along with appetizers and drinks available (1 drink ticket/person).

Bring your coworker, significant other, or BFF down to celebrate.

Come network, chat, and enjoy some delicious brews. This event will be held at 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and have a great time!

Thank you to NTH for sponsoring this event!

Lunch & Learn Series: Navigating the New Air Quality Division’s MiEnviro Portal

Join us for an overview of the new MiEnviro Portal system for Air Quality Division compliance reporting and permitting. Trista Gregorski from the Holland Board of Public Works will be providing a case study and will be joined by Dave Morgan from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's Air Quality Division, and Laura Forquer from NTH Consultants. The program will feature a deep dive into the BPW’s use of MiEnviro and their public-facing information with NTH sharing what and how information about your facility becomes available through the use of the portal. EGLE will be on hand to answer questions and offer best practices. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop.

Box lunch provided for onsite attendees. Virtual option will be offered upon request.

Location:  Holland Energy Park, 1 Energy Park Way, Holland
Price:  Members $50, Non-Members $75

This joint conference brings together experts in our state's environment and law including sessions on air and waste. This is an opportunity for all professionals involved in the environmental industry to learn about and discuss environmental scientific, technical, legal, and related policy issues including insights into emerging issues. Whether you're an environmental or legal professional or simply interested in environmental issues, this conference is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging event!

The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant is one of the world’s largest “batteries” and an engineering marvel. The 27 billion gallon reservoir, which measures 2.5 miles long and one mile wide, can generate up to 1,872 megawatts of electricity. That’s enough power to serve a community of 1.4 million residential customers. The plant was named one of Michigan’s Top 10 civil engineering projects for the 20th century.

The tour will be followed by Happy Hour at Oh Brother's, 9521 US Route 31, Montague, MI 49437.

Registration is full at this time. If you are interested in a future tour, please contact Jill at jkwmawma@gmail.com to be added to a potential future tour list.

For those that have registered, please click the "View Event" button for updated information.

Date: Thursday, September 28, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm (please arrive by 3:45 pm)
Tour Location:  Bridging North America, 1001 Springwells Ct, Detroit (map)
Discussion and Networking:  Batch Brewing, 1400 Porter St, Detroit (map)
Flyer to share on the event (PDF)

Date:  Tue., September 10, 2024
Time:  4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location:  Valentine Distilling Company, Ferndale, MI (map)
Flyer with full details on the event (PDF)

Join the WM-AWMA Young Professionals to make a very real, concrete difference in protecting water quality in our community!

The Power of Aerial Insights: Drone Use in Environmental Applications

Get ready for liftoff with our exciting program on drones! Our technical session will cover EGLE’s use of drones for photographic and sensory purposes, including a case study on methane emission sampling at two landfills in Michigan. There will be a display of different drones and a hands-on opportunity to fly small drones inside.

Presenters:

• Art Ostaszewski, EGLE Drone/Sensor Coordinator, Information Management Division, EGLE

• Jay Olaguer, Assistant Director, Air Quality Division, EGLE

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Drone Program: Use of Drones for Compliance Evaluations

Registration Is Now Open!

Join us for a day of learning and networking at the Spring Conference on April 25, 2024. This in-person event will be held at the Watermark Country Club. Connect with industry professionals, attend informative sessions, and gain valuable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your knowledge and expand your network. Save the date and mark your calendar for this exciting event!

Join us for an informative workshop on hazardous waste management. This in-person event will be held at the Prince Conference Center and Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI, USA. Learn about the best practices, regulations, and techniques for handling hazardous waste.

Get the latest scoop from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality! Join us for updates from the Air Quality, Materials Management, Remediation and Redevelopment, and PFAS programs.  There will also be an opportunity to ask any burning questions of the Department.

Presenters:

• Abigail Hendershott, MPART Executive Director

• Heidi Hollenbach, Air Quality Division District Supervisor

• Fred Sellers, Materials Management Division District Supervisor

• Karen Vorce, Remediation and Redevelopment District Supervisor

Environmental Compliance: Regulation, Investigation, Enforcement, and Litigation

Join us for an exciting in-person event at Lansing Community College West Campus! This joint conference brings together experts in our state's environment and law including sessions on air and waste. This is an opportunity for all professionals involved in the environmental industry to learn about and discuss environmental scientific, technical, legal, and related policy issues including insights into emerging issues. Whether you're an environmental or legal professional or simply interested in environmental issues, this conference is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging event!

Please join us for a lively and informative luncheon program on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 11 AM – 1 PM at the Grand Rapids offices of Warner Norcross + Judd.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Jim Haywood, EGLE Chief Meteorologist, will discuss the dramatic impacts on ambient air quality this past summer resulting from the long-range transport of the Canadian wildfire fine particulate smoke in combination with unusual meteorological conditions.  The wildfire smoke episodes caused elevated ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter and documented health impacts.

PM2.5 Annual Ambient Air Quality Standard
Sarah Arra, EPA Region 5 Attainment Planning Supervisor, will discuss EPA’s January 2023 proposal to lower the primary annual ambient air quality standard for PM2.5.  It currently stands at 12.0 µg/m3, and it is proposed to revise it to as low as 8.0 µg/m3, which may cause certain areas in Michigan to become redesignated as non-attainment, and present additional challenges passing modeling in support of air permit applications.  Timing of the final rule, the final standard, PM2.5 sources, and mitigation measures will be discussed. 

Navigating Carbon Management & Climate Mitigation Driven by ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and Sustainability Plans

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion

· Nicole L. Nguyen, PMP, PE - Barr Engineering

· Linda M. Hilbert, PE - Consumers Energy

· Lawrence Meredith - Grand Valley State University

· Diana Bach - Positive Scenarios Consulting, LLC

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Networking Luncheon

1:00 p.m. Golf (nine holes) (optional)

Compliance and Beyond: Navigating a Changing Regulatory Landscape

Join us for this 27th annual conference!

Sponsored By:
TECHNOLOGY: Fleis & VandenBrink

BREAKFAST: Plummer’s Environmental

NETWORKING BREAK: Brown & Caldwell

LUNCH: NTH Consultants, Ltd.

RAFFLE: MillerKnoll

HAPPY HOUR: Fishbeck