Lake Michigan Day 2026

This year's program will focus on "Safeguarding our Water: Managing Threats and Building Solutions".
About this Event

Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership invites you to the 13th annual Lake Michigan Day Celebration on Friday, August 14th, 2026 at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc.

Lake Michigan Day is an opportunity to learn about the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Lake Michigan and its surrounding communities, and celebrate leaders in this effort. The Lake Michigan Stakeholders will be presenting the Champions of Conservation awards.

General admission tickets are $40 and include breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. This allows us to continue to offer inspiring events like this one.

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Networking/Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Lake Michigan Day Welcome
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:50 AM
Opening Keynote
Host: Allison Werner, River Alliance of Wisconsin
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Panel Discussion: AOC Remediation Efforts Addressing Legacy Pollution
Host: Rae-Ann Eifert, Lower Fox River PCB Cleanup
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:15 AM
Lighting Talks
Host: Deidre Peroff, Plastic Free MKE & Microplastics
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
Break
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Presentations
Host: Lydia Salus, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:00 PM
Champions of Conservation Awards
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking at the Wharf Bar