Become a Sponsor

The 2025 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference provides a unique opportunity for participants to exchange & learn from experts, learn strategies for environmental solutions, and build partnerships across communities.

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Become a Sponsor

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2025 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s conference will take place from September 16-18 in Toledo, Ohio.

Our conference will feature two and a half days of engaging plenaries, breakout sessions, and opportunities to hone your skills and share valuable information while connecting with inspiring speakers and peers. Attendees will come from across the Great Lakes region, including advocates from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

The pre-conference activities will include introductory 101 sessions about sediment, wildlife, and aquatics to welcome attendees, along with optional project tours of the Maumee Area of Concern. There will be two evening receptions during the conference that promises to foster connections and collaboration.

By supporting this conference, you are demonstrating your commitment to the restoration efforts of the Great Lakes and the dedicated individuals who strive to improve our shared water.

We invite you to review the supporter opportunities and learn more about how you can get involved. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Jesse Stock, Executive Director at Partners for Clean Streams at 419-874-0727 or [email protected].

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact!