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Shaping Future Water Policy: The Role of Science

Shaping Future Water Policy: The Role of Science is an innovative workshop series designed to bring together nationally renowned water scientists and individuals (Water Resource Fellows) who have an interest and stake in the future of water in the State of Michigan. The goals are to create a forum for discussion on how to improve and invest in a science-based policy agenda for the future for water use, conservation, and protection in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The workshops feature internationally recognized scientists in the U.S. who are experts in various water resource fields including public health, aquatic ecosystems, hydrology, and water markets. These scientists will introduce the latest scientific knowledge and cutting-edge technologies to address water problems as well as participate with the Water Resource Fellows on discussions about the future investment and type of information needed for making science-based policy decisions.

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Shaping Future Water Policy:
The Role of Science

A Report of the Water Resource Fellows

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Calendar
Date	Topics	Speaker
January 28, 2005	Orientation for Fellows
February 11, 2005	The Nature of Water	Jean Bahr University of Wisconsin [Speaker Bio/Paper Title]
March 4, 2005	Better Assessment of Aquatic Ecosystems	Brian Richter The Nature Conservancy [Speaker Bio/Paper Title]
March 25, 2005	The Walkerton Tragedy	Steve Hrudey University of Alberta [Speaker Bio/Paper Title]
April 15, 2005	Innovations for Control of Contaminants	George Tchobanoglous UC-Davis [Speaker Bio/Paper Title]
May 27, 2005	The Future Value of Water	Leonard Shabman Resources for the Future [Speaker Bio/Paper Title]
June 10, 2005	Large Basin Protection	Jerry Gilbert J Gilbert Inc. [Speaker Bio/Lecture Title]

All workshops are scheduled for Fridays from 8:00-1:00 at The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development on Forest Road in Lansing. Morning lectures open to the public.

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The agenda for each workshop is as follows:

Time	Activity
8:00-9:00	Registration and coffee
9:00- 9:15	Introduction of Speaker
9:15-10:15	Public Lecture*
* Professionals attending the public lectures can earn Continuing Education Credits through the MI Department of Environmental Quality (www.michigan.gov/deq) or the Michigan Environmental Health Association (http://www.meha.net/). Please contact Dr. Erin Dreelin (dreelin@msu.edu) for more information.

The workshop series is funded by Michigan State University. The Executive Steering Committee organizing the workshops consists of:

Dr. Sandra Batie, Elton R. Smith Professor in Food and Agricultural Policy, Michigan State University
Mr. James K. Cleland, P.E. Assistant Chief, Water Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; Lansing Programs Division Chief, Water Bureau also representing the Michigan American Water Works Association
Mr. Garret Johnson, The Nature Conservancy
Dr. Mark Mozola, Vice President for Research, Neogen Corporation
Mr. Jim Nicholas, M.S.C.E , Michigan District Chief, Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
Dr. Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair for Water Research, Michigan State University
Mr. Bill Rustem, Senior Vice President, and Senior Consultant for Environmental Policy and Economic Development, Public Sector Consultants Inc.

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For more information about the series contact Dr. Joan Rose at rosejo@msu.edu or Dr. Erin Dreelin at dreelin@msu.edu.

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