Water Quality Event - Michigan Water Environment Association

88th Annual ConferenceJune 23-26, 2013 | Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, MichiganMichigan'sWater Quality EventMichigan Water Environment Association5815 E. Clark Road, Suite G, Bath, MI 48808ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Table of ContentsPresident’s Welcome......................................................................3ConferenceCoordinationTodd WibrightConference CoordinationChristine KosmowskiProgramMark Prein and Jennifer ZelskiAwardsNicole SpielesEntertainmentTodd WibrightExhibitsBrian RossRegistrationTim SikmaTime and Place2013-2014 BOARDNominationsChristine KosmowskiPresidentGeneral Information.......................................................................4Welcome Reception & Water For People Events............................5Conference-at-a-Glance.................................................................6Speakers.........................................................................................7Technical Program..........................................................................8Conference Registration.............................................................. 10Hotel Registration.........................................................................11Golf Registration.......................................................................... 12Conference Sponsor Form........................................................... 13Exhibitor Contract Form.............................................................. 14Directions to Boyne Mountain...................................................... 16Tim SikmaPresident ElectBrian HannonVice PresidentMichelle LaRoseTreasurerOur Great Lakes Sponsor is:Todd WibrightSecretaryBusiness Meeting / Electionof Officers is on Monday,June 24th at 11:30am in theMatterhorn C Room (Civic Center).Everyone is welcome to attend.2 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

General InformationRegistrationAll conference participants including: attendees, spouse/guests,speakers, exhibitors, and award recipients are required to registerfor the conference. Registration will be on Sunday from 4:00 pm– 7:00 pm and Monday and Tuesday from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm inthe Civic Center, West Lobby. The conference registration form isavailable on page 10 of this program.Conference FeesFull conference registration includes admission to all technical sessions,vendor exhibits, annual business meeting, all entertainmentactivities, awards ceremonies and all other association activitiessponsored during the Conference. Conference registration DOESNOT include your meal tickets. See MEALS for further information.MEALSIf you are staying at Boyne Mountain, your meal tickets areincluded as part of your room fee. If you are not staying at BoyneMountain, you may purchase meal tickets separately at the MountainGrand Lodge front desk. Please get your meal tickets as soonas you arrive.Discounted Registration FEESYou can save on your registration fee two ways. If you are anMWEA member, register at the member rate by May 17, 2013.Membership is by individual. If you are not a member, join MWEAto receive the member rates.Name BadgesName badges must be worn at all times and are required forentrance to ALL conference sessions, meals and activities.GolfTo participate in the Sunday golf outing you must be pre-registered.See information and registration on page 12 of this program.PaymentChecks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express will beaccepted for registration. Cash payments and onsite registrationare available but discouraged.Conference AttireThe suggested conference attire is ‘business casual.’ The exceptionto this is Tuesday night's Leadership Celebration where it isbusiness formal. Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.Hotel AccommodationsTo receive the special rate, hotel reservations must be madedirectly with Boyne Mountain by May 23, 2013. After that date,reservations will be honored only on a space-available basis atcurrent room rates. Requests after room block is filled will beplaced in the next available accommodation type with the ratechanging accordingly. Hotel accommodations can be made byreturning the form found on page 11 of this program directly toBoyne Mountain Resort. Please do not send the hotel registrationform to MWEA. Babysitting service is available by contactingBoyne Mountain.Check in/Check outCheck in time at Boyne Mountain Resort is 5:00 p.m. Check outtime is 11:00 a.m.Refunds/CancellationsMWEA will refund your registration fee less a $40 processing feeper person for cancellations received in writing by June 1, 2013.No refunds will be granted after that date. Substitutions may be madeat any time (the difference between a member and non-member pricewill be charged if a non-member replaces a member).Boyne Mountain Resort reservations are subject to a 7-day cancellationpolicy. Reservation deposits will be refunded if cancelled 7 days prior toarrival date. Reservations cancelled less than that will forfeit the roomdeposit. See hotel reservation form for more information.QuestionsIf you have questions please contact the MWEA Officeat 517-641-7377.FamilY FUNAVALANCHE BAY INDOOR WATER PARK:Voted Michigan’s #1 Waterpark by readers of theDetroit Free Press! Visit www.avalanchebay.com formore info.SOLACE SPA & SALON:Solace Spa offers a variety of treatments including facial and bodytreatments, massages and wraps, as well as a full menu of beautytreatments ranging from pedicures, manicures and our brand newfull-service hair salon!ZIPLINE ADVENTURE:Enjoy the thrill of racing your friends and family on the side by sidelines of the Twin Zip or choose the relaxed pace of the Zipline AdventureTour. These guided tours begin at the top of the mountain andallow you to soar on a series of lines, over slopes and through trees,as you descend back to the base area. Both are all thrills, no skillsactivities for all ages.TWO AWARD WINNING GOLF COURSES:The Alpine – The Alpine starts at Boyne Mountain's summit, droppingdown in swoops to Deer Lake. Spectacular views are everywhere.Fairways are wide and inviting. Blind shots are nonexistent. For all of itsinnocence, strategic bunkers and water hazards can take their toll. Likeall Boyne courses, optional tees on holes make it enjoyable whateverone's ability. Woods and spaces separate players. You'll probablyencounter more furry and feathered friends than golfers.The Monument – A scenic mile-long golf cart ride takes you thesummit of this 7,086-yard jewel at Boyne Mountain. Four sets of teesdrop in giant steps to the pond protected first hole that Sam Sneadcalled one of the most intimidating anywhere. The Monument was aGolf-Digest's runner-up for Best New Resort Course of 1987. Snead,Kathy Whitworth, Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson and other legends haveplayed the course, admired it and picked holes to be named for them.The Monument is the location of the Annual Conference Golf Outing onSunday afternoon. See Golf Registration Form for more details.ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:Tennis (Racket Rental Available), Disc Golf (Disc Golf Rental Available),Shuffleboards & Mini Golf, Paddleboats, Kayaks & Sailboatson Deer Lake, Numerous Hotel Pools and Jacuzzis, Chair Lift Rides,Zipline Adventures and Horsebackriding.4 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

Sunday Night Welcome ReceptionSunday, June 23 - Reception at 5:30pm / Dinner at 7pm, Deer Lake (rain location, Civic Center)The Welcome Reception will be held at Deer Lake this year. Deer Lake is part of BoyneMountain's property and is located across the street from the Monument Golf Course. Dinner andentertainment will be held outside where you can view the beautiful sunset over Deer Lake. Thereception is at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and entertainment. In case of bad weather, the WelcomeReception will be held in the Civic Center.The Sunday night entertainment this year is a return engagement by XCommunication. Forthose of you who were at Shanty Creek two years ago, nothing more needs to be said. For thosewho may have missed it, you should know that XCommunication features the heart poundingrhythms of such notables as Led Zeppelin and Cream, with offerings from Elvis, U2, the Beatles andothers. XCommunication features Dave Vago on vocals and Scott Vago on drums along with GlennPage on lead guitar and Dan Michael on bass. From the garage to the stage, these rock and rollwannabes are sure to please.Shuttle Bus to and from Deer Lake is available at the Front Desk.New Location - Deer LakeWater For People EventsSunday, June 23WFP Canoe TripSunday, June 23 – 11:45am.Meet in Boyne Mountain Lodge.Trip includes: canoe rental from Jordan Valley Outfitters, 3 hour trip downJordan River and all you can eat monster chocolate chip cookies.What to Bring: water, a hat, insect repellant, snacks and sunscreen.Cost: $71.00 for a team of two paddlers ($41 for canoe rental and $30 forWFP). If you prefer to rent a solo kayak, the cost is $45 per person. You canalso bring your own canoe and just donate $15 per person to WFP.Pre-Registration by May 17: Email Gary DeKock at gdekock@gmail.comor call Gary at 616-490-1301.Weather Cancellation: If weather conditions interfere with the trip, refundsare not available.Monday, June 24WFP Bike RideMonday, June 24 – 3:30pm (or immediately followingthe Technical Sessions)Meet outside Boyne Mountain LodgeTrip includes: Fun filled bike ride of 25 miles in 2-hours, map and allyou can eat ice cream at the end of the trip.What to Bring: Your own bike and bike helmet, water and sunscreen.You can rent a bike and bike helmet at Boyne Mountain at your owncost.Cost: $15 donation to WFP.Pre-Registration: Please letGary DeKock know if you willbe joining the bike ride priorto June 20th. Email Gary atgdekock@gmail.com or callhim at 616-490-1301.Weather Cancellation:Hope for the best, but weatherconditions may cancel theride.WFP Minigolf CompetitionMonday, June 24 – 6:00pm-8:00pm(during exhibits, Civic Center)Make a donation to Water For People and take the WFP MinigolfChallenge. It's wild and crazy but all winners receive a prize. Learnmore about the work of Water For People and the Everyone ForeverCommitment. Members of the MWEA Water For People Committee willalso be providing information about WFP events at WEFTEC 2013 inChicago.MWEA 2013 Annual Conference | 5

2013 Conference at a GlanceSunday, June 2311:00amGolf OutingMonument Golf Course11:45am – 5:30pm Canoe TripMeet in Hotel Lobby4:00pm – 7:00pm Conference RegistrationCivic Center-West Lobby5:00pm – 6:00pm 5-S MeetingBeach House Restaurant, next to Deer Lake5:30pm – 7:00pm ReceptionDeer Lake Lawn/Tent (across from Monument GolfCourse). Rain location is the Civic Center. Shuttle Busavailable7:00pm – 8:30pm DinnerDeer Lake Lawn/Tent. Rain location is the Civic Center8:30pmEntertainmentXCommunication BandDeer Lake Lawn/Tent. Rain location is the Civic CenterMonday, June 246:30am – 8:30am Breakfast BuffetVienna A, Grand Mountain Lodge7:00am5K Walk / RunMeet in Hotel Lobby7:00amDEQ Breakfast MeetingVienna B, Grand Mountain Lodge7:30am –3:00pm Conference RegistrationCivic Center-West Lobby8:30am – 11:30am Opening SessionMatterhorn C/D, Civic Center9:00am – 10:00am Yoga with Kari StuartGraz Room, Grand Mountain Lodge9:00am – 4:00pm Exhibitor Setup #1Civic Center11:30am – 12:00pm Business Meeting and Election of OfficersMatterhorn C, Civic Center12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch BuffetVienna, Grand Mountain Lodge1:15pm – 3:15pm Session #1Arlberg 1 & 3, lower level Civic Center1:15pm – 3:15pm Session #2Arlberg 2 & 4, lower level Civic Center2:00pm – 4:00pm Exhibitor Setup #2Civic Center3:15pm – 5:00pm Wine TastingVienna B, Grand Mountain Lodge3:30pm – 5:45pm Bike RideMeet in Hotel Lobby5:00pm – 9:00pm Exhibits OpenCivic Center6:00pm – 8:00pm DinnerCivic Center7:00pm – 8:00pm Water For People Putt-Putt CompetitionCivic Center9:00pmBonfirehosted by the New Professionals Committee –Firepit, Lawn outside of Civic CenterTuesday, June 256:30am – 8:30am Breakfast BuffetVienna A, Grand Mountain Lodge7am – 8am Committee Chair BreakfastVienna B, Grand Mountain Lodge7:30am – 3pm Conference RegistrationCivic Center-West Lobby8:30am – 11:45am Session #3Arlberg 1 & 3, lower level Civic Center8:30am – 11:45 am Session #4Arlberg 2 & 4, lower level Civic Center9:00am – 11:00am Jewelry Making withMargaret Ross Jewelry DesignsGraz Room, Grand Mountain Lodge12pm – 1:15pm Awards LuncheonMatterhorn, Civic Center1:00pm – 3:00pm Jewelry Making withMargaret Ross Jewelry DesignsGraz Room, Grand Mountain Lodge1:30pm – 4:15pm Session #5Arlberg 1 & 3, lower level Civic Center1:30pm – 4:15pm Session #6Arlberg 2 & 4, lower level Civic Center4:15pm – 5:30pm Beer TastingVienna B, Grand Mountain Lodge5:30pm – 6pm 5S InductionMatterhorn, Civic Center6pm – 7:00pm ReceptionMatterhorn, Civic Center7pm – 10pm Leadership Celebration DinnerMatterhorn, Civic CenterWednesday, June 276:30am – 8:30am Breakfast BuffetVienna A, Grand Mountain Lodge8:30am – 11:45am Plenary SessionMatterhorn A & C, Civic Center12:00pmLunch at the restaurant of your choice orpre-ordered TO GO Box Lunches12:00pm – 2:00pm Board MeetingVienna B, Grand Mountain Lodge"Dressing in thedecade"Monday, June 24, 20135:00 pm to 9:00 pmYou can have lots of fun "Dressing in the Decade" of yourchoice! Remember the good ole times of Hip-Huggers, LeisureSuits and Poodle Skirts? Who could forget Beehive Hairdo's,Mullets and Afros too. Now's your chance to relive the glorydays, so be creative and have fun!!6 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

Michigan'sWater Quality EventJune 23-26, 2013 | Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, MichiganKeynote SpeakerInvited SpeakerDr. John Hartig is trained as a limnologist with 30 years of experience in environmental science and natural resourcemanagement. He currently serves as Refuge Manager for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and serves on the DetroitRiverfront Conservancy Board of Directors. From 1999 to 2004 he served as River Navigator for the Greater Detroit American HeritageRiver Initiative established by Presidential Executive Order. Prior to becoming River Navigator, he spent 12 years working for theInternational Joint Commission on the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. John has been an Adjunct Professor atWayne State University where he taught Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, and has served as President ofthe International Association for Great Lakes Research. He has authored or co-authored over 100 publications on the Great Lakes,including his most recent book titled Burning Rivers that was a 2011 Green Book Festival winner in the ‘scientific’ category anda 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist in the ‘science/nature/environment’ category. John has received a number ofawards for his work, including the 2013 Outstanding Environmental Professional of the Year Award from the Michigan Associationof Environmental Professionals, a 2010 Green Leaders Award from the Detroit Free Press, a 2005 White House Conference onCooperative Conservation Award for Outstanding Leadership and Collaboration in the Great Lakes, the 2003 Anderson-Everett Awardfrom the International Association for Great Lakes Research, and the 1993 Sustainable Development Award for Civic Leadership fromGlobal Tomorrow Coalition.Jon W. Allan assumed leadership of the Office of Great Lakes for Michigan in October of 2012. He serves this cabinetpost as an Executive on Loan from Consumers Energy. The office focuses on myriad Great Lakes policies for the State and acrossthe region related to planning, protection, restoration, utilizing and sustaining the Great Lakes. The office concentrates on supportfor the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s Area of Concern program, the Coastal Zone Management Program, issues related toaquatic invasive species and issues related to water use within the Great Lakes through deep and abiding partnerships across theState and region.Jon serves on a host of governance bodies in the region including as Head of the Michigan delegation for the Great LakesCommission, the Great Lakes Executive Committee for the Water Quality Agreement and supports the Governor’s leadership ofthe Council of Great Lakes Governors.At Consumers Jon was Executive Director of Environmental Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs for Consumers EnergyCompany where he worked to develop and integrate the utility’s sustainability strategy in relationship to state and federalgovernmental and regulatory affairs and outreach activities with external stakeholders. He also advised on regulatory complianceand ethical culture within the Corporation. He has been with the company since 1994.Prior to that he was Executive Director of Environmental and Laboratory Services where he oversaw an extensive array ofenvironmental compliance services and ran a multi-disciplined analytical laboratory. He was also previously the Manager of NextGeneration responsible for technical, planning and policy work related to the development of new generation assets. He startedwith Consumers as a Sr. Environmental Planner dealing with infrastructure siting, environmental assessment, wetlands delineationsand many other ecological investigations.He has worked on many environmental policy issues within the State and region. He is a former chairman of the MichiganChamber of Commerce’s Environmental Quality Committee, served as advisor to the Great Lakes Compact negotiations and wasco-chair of Michigan’s Water Conservation Advisory Council. He served on the Michigan Climate Action Council and the MidwestGovernor’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord Advisory Group and on the Environmental Advisory Council for the MichiganDepartment of Environmental Quality. He recently co-chaired the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on State Parks and Recreation.Prior to joining Consumers he worked for the Institute for Environmental Toxicology at Michigan State University. He has taughtcourses over the years in ecology and natural sciences, environmental impact assessment and marine biology at MichiganState University, Lansing Community College and for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. He has participated on anumber of community boards and commissions including as Chairman of East Lansing’s Commission on the Environment and asPresident of the Michigan State University Museum Associates Board of Directors.He holds an undergraduate degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, a Masters Degree in Zoology (Aquatic Ecology) from Michigan StateUniversity, and additional post-graduate work (ABD) in Environmental Policy and Law also at MSU. He is a published author on anumber of topics related to wetlands, stream ecology, impact assessment and water policy.Special GuestCordell W. Samuels is the 2012-2013 President of the Water EnvironmentFederation (WEF), an international organization of water quality professionals headquartered inAlexandria, Va.He is the Plant Superintendent for the Duffin Creek WPCP in the Regional Municipality of Durhamin Ontario, Canada. In that capacity, he manages one of the largest wastewater treatment plants inOntario. Prior to his current position, Cordell worked in the City of Toronto for 22 years.Cordell has been a WEF member since 1994 and served on the Federation’s House of Delegatesand several WEF committees. He has been an active member of both the Water EnvironmentAssociation of Ontario (WEAO) and the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA),serving as President of the Water Environment Association of Ontario in 2005.A member of the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers; Cordell has received a number ofWEF awards including the Hatfield Award in 1996, and the Arthur Sidney Bedell Award in 2008. Heholds Class IV Wastewater Treatment, and Collection Systems Licenses in the Province of Ontario.Cordell has received the Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (H.N.D. Mech. Eng.)from Leeds Metropolitan University in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.Formed in 1928, the WaterEnvironment Federation (WEF)is a not-for-profit technical andeducational organization with36,000 individual members and75 affiliated Member Associationsrepresenting water quality professionalsaround the world. WEFand its Member Associationsproudly work to achieve our missionof preserving and enhancingthe global water environment.MWEA 2013 Annual Conference | 7

2013 Technical ProgramAll half-hour course segments within each session are worth .05 CECs, other than the Opening and Plenary Sessions which are given credits basedon attendance at the entire session.Monday, June 24Opening Session - Matterhorn Room C & D8:30 am President's Welcome Dave Vago, MWEA President8:45 WEF AddressCordell Samuels9:30 Michigan's Water HeritageJon Allan, Office of Great Lakes10:00 BREAK10:15 Dan Wolz Award WinnerChristopher Groenhout, Grandville High School, Grandville MI10:45 Burning Rivers: Revival of Four Urban Industrial RiversThat Caught on FireJohn Hartig, Refuge Manager - Detroit River InternationalWildlife Refuge11:30 Annual Business Meeting and Election of OfficersSession 1: Collection Systems - Arlberg Room 1 & 31:00 pm Evaluation of Alternative Liner Systemsfor Large Diameter Sewer RehabilitationHarry Price, NTH Consultants, Ltd.1:30 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation:The High Hurdle of Measurable Flow ReductionGreg Kacvinsky, OHM Advisors2:00 Utilizing Flow Monitoring and a SSES to Prepare aComprehensive Capital Improvement Program andInitiate an Asset Management ProgramJeff Brown, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & HuberCharles Bauschard, Coldwater Board of Public Utilities2:30 The Challenge of Designing andConstructing the Oakwood Combined SewerOverflow Facility & Pump StationMark TenBroek, CDM Michigan Inc.Session 2: Energy Management - Arlberg Room 2 & 41:00 pm Optimization of Energy and Heat Production from BiogasBrian Hannon, Moore & BrugginkGlenn Hummel, HESCO1:30 The WEF Energy Roadmap: Driving Water and WastewaterUtilities to More Sustainable Energy ManagementPeter Cavagnaro, Johnson Controls, Inc.Barry Liner, WEF, Water Science & Engineers Center2:00 After the Honeymoon - Performance Contractingat the Warren Wastewater Treatment PlantDavid Monette, City of WarrenPeter Cavagnaro, Johnson Controls, Inc.2:30 South Lyon WWTP Energy Reduction ProgramJohn Patry, UIS SCADA, Inc.Robert Martin, City of South LyonJacob Corvidae, Regional Energy OfficeTuesday, June 25Session 3: Stormwater Management - Arlberg Room 1 & 38:30 am MS4 Permits Update - Federal PerspectiveBob Newport, US EPA Region 59:00 Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Long-Term GreenInfrastructure StrategyMary Alfonso, Detroit Water and Sewerage DepartmentAmy Mangus, SEMCOG9:30 Urban Stormwater Management -Achieving Compliance GoalsBrian Boyer, Kieser & Associates, LLC10:00 BREAk10:15 Master Rain Gardener Training:Empowering Gardeners to Fight Hydro-filthSusan Bryan, Washtenaw County Water ResourcesCommissioner10:45 Case Study - Evaluating MS4 Permit Requirements for PublicEducation in the Greater Lansing RegionErin Campbell, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission11:15 Residential Scale Best Management Practices, BMPs -A Unique Approach to Stormwater ManagementJohn Cobourn, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension12:00 Awards LuncheonSession 4: Municipal Treatment - Arlberg Room 2 & 48:30 am Grandvilles' Egg Shaped AnaerobicDigester Unconventional StartupBrian Hannon, Moore & Bruggink, Inc.Todd Wibright, Grandville Clean Water Plant9:00 Living on the Edge:Maintaining pH for Permit and for TreatmentThomas Asmus, City of Marquette9:30 Odors Associated with Stabilized BiosolidsChristopher Wilson, Greeley and Hansen10:00 BREAk10:15 Treatment for Trout: Using MBBR for Simple, Low Energy,High Performance TreatmentRich Grant, Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering10:45 An Economic Approach forGraywater Treatment and ReuseJoshua VerHage,Tennant Company and Grand Valley StateUniversity11:15 Protecting POTWs without a Formal IPPThomas Asmus, City of MarquetteJerald O. Thaler, P.E., Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber12:00 Awards Luncheon8 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

Tuesday, June 25 cont'dSession 5: Water Resources - Arlberg Room 1 & 31:30 pm Protecting Public Groundwater Supplies Using theMichigan Groundwater Management Tool (MGMT)Ruth Kline-Robach, Michigan State University2:00 Creating a Living Shoreline along the St. Clair RiverMichelle LaRose, Cardno JFNewRandy Fernandez, City of Marysville2:30 Greening up the Grand - Sustainable Solutions for the GrandRapids CSO ProgramBritton Evans, Black & Veatch3:00 BREAk3:15 An Integrated Assessment Approach to Develop aBiota TMDL for Ruddiman CreekClaire Schwartz, Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber3:45 Managing Storm Water Utilizing Rain Gardens:An Innovative Approach That Is Both Economicallyand Environmentally FriendlyLarry Protasiewicz, Spicer Group, Inc.Roger Zilke, Berrien County Drain CommissionerSession 6: Research, Innovation and Sustainability - Arlberg Room 2 &41:30 pm Blending Green and Grey Public WorksPotential for Rainwater HarvestingNathan Hughes, Greeley and Hansen2:00 Influence of Manure Application on Tile Drain andSurface Water Quality: U.S. Geological Survey Studies inSoutheastern MichiganSheridan Haack, U.S. Geological Survey, Michigan WaterScience CenterJoseph Duris, U.S. Geological Survey2:30 Requirements and Expectations for Electrical HazardAssessment Projects in Water and Wastewater FacilitiesJay Bielanski, Greeley and Hansen3:00 BREAK3:15 Transformation of an Industrial Brownfield into anEcological Buffer for Michigan's only Ramsar Wetland ofInternal ImportanceJohn Hartig, Refuge Manager - Detroit River InternationalWildlife Refuge3:45 A Little Stress Never Hurt AnyoneJack Rafter, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, IncDavid Wunder, PhD, Calvin College/Fishbeck, Thompson,Carr & Huber, Inc.See you atBoyne Mountain Resort!Wednesday, June 26Plenary Session - Matterhorn A & C8:30 am President’s Welcome and AddressChristine Kosmowski, 2013-2014 MWEA President8:45 News from the FieldSteve Aiken, Duperon9:15 Water For People - Everyone ForeverJoel Annable, Peerless-Midwest10:00 BREAK10:15 Tributary Monitoring in Michigan for the U.S. GeologicalSurvey Great Lakes Restoration Initiative ProgramJoseph Duris, USGS Michigan Water Science Center10:45 Stewardship of Public Assets -Using Asset Management for Effective CommunicationJeff Pugh, Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.Richard P. Grant, Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.11:15 A New State Revolving Loan Fund andInfrastructure Grant ProgramFred Cowles, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & HuberConference SponsorsLake MichiganSponsorsUnited WaterWade Trim(as of program print date)Great Lakes SponsorLake Superior SponsorTetra TechLake Erie SponsorsDoetschEnvironmentalServicesFishbeck, Thompson,Carr & HuberGreeley and HansenHubbell Roth & ClarkPeterson and MatzSynagro TechnologiesMWEA 2013 Annual Conference | 9

Conference RegistrationJune 23-26, 2013, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, MINameCompany/EmployerRegistrationInformationYou can register and payonline at www.mi-wea.orgor return completed formalong with payment to:MWEAPO Box 397Bath, MI 48808Phone 517-641-7377Fax 517-641-7388mwea@mi-wea.org• When completing form, pleaseprint or type.• Each attendee must beregistered. Member attendeesshould include guest informationon this form.• Return this entire form, alongwith payment for registrationfees to MWEA.• Make checks payable to MWEA.• Name badges are required forALL functions-no exceptions.• Registration form and paymentmust be postmarked byMay 17, 2013 to qualify for earlyregistration rate.Meals are included with your Boyneroom registration.Meals are not included as part ofyour conference registration fee.If you are not staying at BoyneMountain, meal tickets can bepurchased at the hotel lobby whenyou arrive.AddressCity State ZipPhoneEmailSpecial RequirementsWEF/MWEA Membership No.Please Print your name, as you would like it to appear on the name badge:YourselfChildren's names and agesSpouse/GuestParticipating as: Check all that applyAward Winner Life Member Exhibitor SpeakerModerator Committee Chair Retiree SponsorLocal Section Chair Past President Student Board of DirectorsExecutive CommitteeCheck here if you are a new member since May 1, 2012Check here if this is your first conference.Registration Fees: Please check the appropriate rate(s).Full ConferenceMember* Non-Member Student/ One-Day Speaker**Retiree OnlyEarly registration (Payment postmarked on or before 5/17/13)$275 $350 $50 $165 See BelowLate Registration (Payment postmarked after 5/17/13)$330 $405 $50 $195 See BelowMethod of Payment: Please check the appropriate box (es).Total Amount Due $Check Enclosed (make payable to MWEA)Charge to my: VISA MasterCard Discover American ExpressAccount #Name as it appears on CardBilling Address of the CardSignatureExpiration Date*If you would like to save on your registration fee, you can join MWEAand receive the member rate. Call 517-641-7377 for details.SPEAKER RATES:Speakers receive a discount on atteding the conference. See below for rates:Speaking Day Only (free) Additional Day ($90) Full Conference ($200)10 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

Boyne Mountain Reservation FormGroup Name: Michigan Water Environment AssociationDates: June 22-26, 2013Please print:Arrival Day/DateShare withNumber in Party:Ages of Children 18 & underNameCompanyDeparture Day/DateNumber of AdultsPlease mail or fax to:Boyne USA, Inc.Central Reservations DepartmentP.O. Box 19, Boyne Falls, MI 49713Fax: (231) 549-6844Phone: 1-800-GO-BOYNEAddressPhone / Business:Boyne Rewards #:E-mail Address:Special Requests*City/State/ZipPhone / Home*Boyne does its best to accommodate requests, but cannot guarantee them.Accommodations:Accommodations: Please indicate your 1st and 2nd lodging preference below. If room type requested is not available,the next available room type and rate will be confirmed. We cannot guarantee specific rooms/units.Room Type Single Double Indicate 1st & 2nd ChoiceBoynehof or Clock Tower Suite $224.34 $156.82Mountain Grand Lodge - Parlor $262.43 $175.87Mountain Grand Lodge - Queen $262.43 $175.87Mountain Grand Lodge - King $262.43 $175.87Mountain Grand Lodge - One Bedroom $355.92 $222.61Group reservations cannot be acceptedover the phone.Reservation Deadline: May 24, 2012Reservations must be made utilizingthis form and be received by May 24,2012. Reservation requests receivedafter this date will be taken on a spaceavailable basis at current room rates.When making travel arrangements,please note the check-in and checkouttimes are below with the roomdescriptions. Check in and check outtakes place at the Mountain Grand LodgeFront Desk for all room types.Rates are based on the Full American Plan per person, per day, which includes lodging and three meals. The packagebegins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with lunch on the day of departure.Rates include 6% Michigan State Sales and Use Tax, a 2% Local Lodging Assessment Tax and a 7% Resort ServicesFee. Rate includes 20% meal gratuities and block booking fee.Boyne Mountain is a smoke free facility.Tax exempt individuals: Please present the state tax exempt form 3372 at check in. Indicate your method of depositbelow. Personal funds are not exempt from state tax or local assessments.Company check is enclosed with this registration form.Please use my personal credit card to guarantee the reservation. A check will be mailed from the company or presentedupon arrival.Deposits: A deposit equal to the first night's lodging is required with each reservation. Please make check or moneyorder payable to Boyne USA Resorts or include a credit card number. The card will be charged upon receipt of form. Donot send cash.Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and changes affecting arrival/ departure dates must be made 7 days prior to arrivaldate in order to receive refund of deposit, less a $10.00 administrative fee.Payment Method:Check Enclosed $VISA MasterCard Discover American Express Diners ClubCredit Card #SignatureExpiration DateRoom DescriptionsClock Tower Lodge Suite – One king, two twinsor two queens and sofa sleeper with wetbar andrefrigerator. The Clock Tower Lodge observes a5:00pm check-in and 1:00pm check-out.Boynehof Suites – One queen, sofa sleeperwith wetbar and refrigerator. The Clock TowerLodge observes a 5:00pm check-in and 1:00pmcheck-out.Parlor – One queen bed, one sofa bed, bathroomwith tub, wet bar (microwave/mini fridge) andelectric fireplace. The Mountain Grand Lodgeobserves a 5:00pm check-in and 11:00am checkout.Queen – Two queens, bathroom (shower only)and wet bar (mini fridge). The Mountain GrandLodge observes a 5:00pm check-in and 11:00amcheck-out.King – One king bed, bathroom (shower), in roomwhirlpool tub, wet bar (mini fridge), and electricfireplace. The Mountain Grand Lodge observes a5:00pm check-in and 11:00am check-out.One Bedroom Suite – One bedroom suite withone king in bedroom upstairs with bathroom(shower), one sofa bed in living room, bathroom(shower), wet bar (fridge) and electric fireplace.The Mountain Grand Lodge observes a 5:00pmcheck-in and 11:00am check-out.MWEA 2013 Annual Conference | 11

MWEA Annual Conference Golf EventGolf Hole Sponsor Deadline isMay 27, 2013Golf Registration Deadline isJune 1, 2013The Monument atBoyne MountainOne Boyne Mountain RoadBoyne Falls, MI 497131-800-GO-BOYNEBeverage Cart SponsorSunday, June 23, 2013Golf Scramble, $100 per personSunday Golf OutingThis year’s MWEA Annual Golf Outing will take place on Sunday,June 23, with a shotgun start at 11:00 am on The MonumentCourse at Boyne Mountain. As always, the event will be a scrambleformat with prizes awarded to the winning teams. In addition,there will be special prizes for the longest drive and closest to thepin. Pre-payment is required. The cost for this event is $100 perperson which includes a golf cart. If you have already checked in atthe hotel and received your meal tickets, you may use one of thetickets to pay for lunch at the golf course. Check in at the pro shopno later than 10:00 am. Registration is on a first-come, first-servebasis. Space is limited, so register early.Fireman’s RopeWe will once again be offering each foursome the opportunity topurchase a ‘fireman’s rope’ for $20. These must be purchased theday of the event, prior to the start. Proceeds from the rope sale arecontributed to MWEA scholarships.Be sure to get your name and payment inearly to be part of the fun!You can either register online atwww.mi-wea.org or fill out the formbelow and fax or mail it in.Sunday Golf Scramble Registration(Please photocopy this form to keep booklet intact)Please register the following person(s) for the ‘Sunday Golf’ event. $100 per personis due at the time of registration.1.2.3.4.If you would like to sponsor a hole, please check this box ($100/hole)I understand the event is a scramble format beginning at 11:00 am and we arerequired to check in by 10:00 am.Name:Address:Phone:*Note: Individual golfers and partial groups will be paired to complete ‘foursomes’ as available.Mail completed forms to: MWEA • P.O. Box 397 • Bath, MI 48808517-641-7377 • Fax: 517-641-7388 • E-mail: mwea@mi-wea.org12 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

Conference Sponsor Contract FormRegister ONLINE at www.mi-wea.org or fill out the information below and fax to 517-641-7388.Make the most of your company’s investment by participating as a Conference Sponsor. Conference Sponsorsprovide an invaluable service to the MWEA by supporting the learning and networking opportunities ofthe association. MWEA recognizes its sponsors in various ways depending on the level of support.Register ONLINE at www.mi-wea.org or fill out the information below and fax to 517-641-7388. This representsa contract between the Michigan Water Environment Association and the following company:MWEA ANNUALCONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIESName/Logo displayed on aSign Board at ConferenceNumber of slides on Power PointLoop played during ConferenceName/Logo printed in the DailyProgram GuideName/Logo in MWEA MattersMagazine Conference Recap EditionName/Logo on the MWEA WebsiteConference Page1 Full Conference Registration1 Awards Banquet TicketName/Logo on the Conference BagSign at Coffee/Afternoon Break TableSigns at Awards Luncheon/BanquetVerbal recognition at Awards BanquetName/Logo printed on Drink TicketsName/Logo on Awards BanquetProgramOntario$400Erie$600Huron$800Michigan$1,000Superior$1,500Great Lakes$2,000NOTAVAILABLE1 2 3 3 4 4You can register and payonline at www.mi-wea.orgor mail Sponsor Form alongwith payment to:MWEAPO Box 397Bath, MI 48808Phone 517-641-7377Fax 517-641-7388mwea@mi-wea.orgPlease Note: There was only 1 opportunity for the Great Lakes Sponsor and it has been taken. Size of Name/Logoincreases with level of sponsorship.Sponsorship Level:Ontario Erie Huron MichiganSuperiorGreat Lakes (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)Company:Contact Name:Address:Phone Number:E-Mail:Fax:Check (enclosed) Visa MasterCard American ExpressCredit Card Number:Name as it appears on the credit card:Billing Address:Signature:Expiration Date:Mail Sponsor Contract along with payment, an electronic version of your logo or your PowerPoint slide(s)to: MWEA PO Box 397 Bath, MI 48808 - (fax) 517 641-7388 – (e-mail) mwea@mi-wea.org.You can also register online at www.mi-wea.org.MWEA 2013 Annual Conference | 13

Annual Conference Exhibit ContractRegister ONLINE at www.mi-wea.org or fill out the information below and fax to 517-641-7388.Company:Contact Name:Title:Mailing Address:City, State, Zip:Maximize your marketingopportunities by being aConference Sponsor and anExhibitor!! More details can befound at www.mi-wea.orgPhone Number:E-Mail:Brief description of product or service:Maximize your marketing opportunities by being a Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor!!More details can be found at www.mi-wea.orgFax:Your contract and paymentmust be postmarked by thecutoff dates to qualify for thelowest rates.Reception/ExhibitsMonday, June 245pm - 9pmIf representatives from your firmwish to participate in golf events orthe conference technical sessions,they must complete the separateConference Registration Formsfound in this program and pay theappropriate fees.If you need additional equipmentor services, you can downloadorder forms using the followingprocedures:Go to the following website:www.artcraftdisplay.comClick on: “Get Exhibitor Kit”Enter Event Code: 210602Advance order deadline is Friday,June 14, 2013, 5:00 p.m.Meals are NOT INCLUDEDin the exhibit fee.The Exhibit Fee includes standard booth equipment (see below). It DOES NOT include the meal onexhibit night. If you are staying overnight at Boyne Mountain, you will receive meal tickets when youcheck-in. If you are not staying at Boyne Mountain, you can purchase exhibit night meal ticket(s) at thehotel registration desk when you arrive. There is an area for outdoor exhibits. If you are interested indoing an outdoor exhibit, call MWEA for pricing.EXHIBIT REGISTRATIONCost to Exhibit in Main area within Civic Center (see map at www.mi-wea.org)$560 x (# of booths) paid in full through May 18, 2013$660 x (# of booths) paid in full after May 18, 2013Cost to Exhibit in the West Reception area within Civic Center – only 6 available (see map at www.mi-wea.org)$460 x (# of booths) paid in full through May 18, 2013$560 x (# of booths) paid in full after May 18, 2013OUTDOOR EXHIBIT REGISTRATIONExhibits/equipment will be placed outside the Entrance of the Civic Center from Sunday - Wednesday$1200 x Price includes Outside Exhibit of equipment from Sunday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 26and your name or company logo on the Sponsor Bag that is given to all attendees.EXHIBIT REGISTRATIONNumber of Additional Exhibitors at your booth _____@ $30 each (list their names below)Electric in booth (circle): YES NO - Add $10 for 110-volt and $20 for 220-voltTotal Due For Exhibit Booth(S) $___________________________________Total Due For Extra Exhibitors $____________________________________Total Due For Electric $____________________________________________Grand Total Due For Booth(S) And Extra Exhibitors $________________EXHIBITOR NAMESThe Exhibit Fee includes registration for one individual for Monday Night Exhibits. It does not includeGeneral Conference, lodging, meals, or other activities. The charge for additional exhibitors at your boothis $30 each. Fill in the names of your representatives as they should appear on their name badge:Name: (free) Name: ($30)PrintName: ($30 ) Name: ($30)PrintPrintPrint14 | MWEA 2013 Annual Conference

Annual Conference Exhibit Contract (continued)EXHIBIT NIGHT MEALSThe Exhibit Fee includes standard booth equipment (see below). It DOES NOT include the meal onexhibit night. If you are staying overnight at Boyne Mountain, you will receive meal tickets when youcheck in. If you are not staying at Boyne Mountain, you can purchase exhibit night meal ticket(s) at thehotel registration desk when you arrive.Booth space will not be reserved until the exhibit fee is paid in full. Booth assignments will bedetermined in May and vendors will be notified of their booth assignment by email at that time.Hotel Reservations are handled by Boyne Mountain. Hotel Reservation Form should be faxed directlyto Boyne Mountain for processing. Hotel Reservation is available on the MWEA Website (www.miwea.org).To participate in golf events or Full Conference Registration, a separate Golf /or Conference RegistrationForm must be filled out (appropriate fees apply). Conference and Golf Registration can be done online atwww.mi-wea.org or by filling out the appropriate forms.AGREEMENTI hereby contract to participate in the 2013 MWEA Annual Conference Exhibit Night and agree to pay theappropriate Exhibit fee, as explained above. I agree to all of the terms of the “Liability and ResponsibilityClause” which is a part of this contract. I realize that meals ARE NOT included in the exhibit fee.Authorized by:Signature:PrintMETHOD OF PAYMENTCompany:Date:Check (payable to MWEA) Amount: $ Check #:Charge my: Visa MasterCard American Express Amount: $PrintYou can register and payonline at www.mi-wea.orgor send your contract andpayment to:MWEAPO Box 397Bath, MI 48808For more information:Phone 517-641-7377Fax 517-641-7388mwea@mi-wea.orgMeals are NOT INCLUDEDin the exhibit fee.Credit Card Number:Expiration Date:Credit Card Billing Address:Daytime Phone:Signature:STANDARD BOOTH EQUIPMENT• 8’ x 10’ Exhibit Booth space• Exhibit booth draping with 8’ high backs and 3’ high sides• One covered and skirted 2’ x 6’ display table• Two chairs and One waste basket• ** Electrical Outlet – only if you selected YES and paid the additional feeFor details on modifications to the Standard Booth Equipment, go to the conference page on the MWEAWebsite.SETUP TIMES & EXHIBIT HOURSSetup Times: Monday, June 24 from 9am – 4pm Monday, June 24 from 2pm – 4pm.You will be notified of your setup time.Exhibit Time: Monday, June 24 from 5pm – 9pm'dressingin the decade'Monday, June 24, 20135:00 pm to 9:00 pmYou can have lots of fun "Dressingin the Decade" of your choice!Remember the good ole times of Hip-Huggers, Leisure Suits and PoodleSkirts? Who could forget BeehiveHairdo's, Mullets and Afros too. Now'syour chance to relive the glory days,so be creative and have fun!!MWEA 2013 Annual Conference | 15

DirectionsFrom DETROIT, MITake I-75 North (230 miles)At Gaylord turn off onto 32 West (12 miles)Turn right onto 131 NorthTravel North 7 miles turn left onto Boyne Mountain Rd.End at One Boyne Mountain RoadFrom GRAND RAPIDS, MITake US131 North (170 miles)Turn left onto Boyne Mountain RoadEnd of One Boyne Mountain RoadFrom LANSING, MITake US127 North (140 miles)Merge onto I-75 North (32 miles)At Gaylord turn off onto 32 West (12 miles)Turn right onto 131 NorthTravel North 7 miles turn left onto Boyne Mountain Rd.End at One Boyne Mountain RoadFrom TRAVERSE CITY, MITravel West on M-72 (17.1 mi)Turn LEFT (North) on US-131 (34.6 mi)Turn Left on Boyne Mountain Rd. (7 miles North of M-32)End at One Boyne Mountain RoadMichigan Water Environment AssociationPO Box 397, Bath, MI 48808Phone: 517-641-7377Fax: 517-641-7388E-mail: mwea@mi-wea.orgBoyne USA, Inc.P.O. Box 19, Boyne Falls, MI 49713Fax: (231) 549-6844Phone: 1-800-GO-BOYNE