ERG attended the February 2025 Great Lakes Environmental Emergency Response and Management Conference

 

ERG attended the Great Lakes Environmental Emergency Response and Management Conference, that took place on February 11-12, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), in partnership with the Northern Michigan Waterways Hazardous Material Spills Planning (No-Spills) Committee, hosted this conference to provide networking and training opportunities to the emergency management and spill response community within the Great Lakes Region.

Conference highlights

  • Plenary presentation on the East Palestine Response

  • Breakout sessions broken down by the three themes - Preparedness and Mitigation, Initial Response, and Response and Recovery.

  • Networking Reception with exhibitors and hundreds of emergency response professionals.

  • Continuing education - this event is approved for up to 8 Continuing Education Hours (CEH)/Professional Development Hours (PDH).

This conference is a must-attend event for federal, state, county, and municipal emergency response personnel, facility emergency managers, contractors, consultants, and other professionals committed to safeguarding our environment from potential threats and emergencies!

Why should you attend?

  • Gain insights into best practices and strategies for effective response.

  • Stay updated on the latest tools and technologies for managing environmental emergencies.

  • Learn from case studies to improve response strategies in your community.

  • Build a stronger network of emergency management professionals in the Great Lakes region.

 
Jolinda Anderson