<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0gGXt2_1FATwSFk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0gGXt2_1FATwSFk00" width="1100" height="733" ><figcaption>A volunteer smiles while collecting litter along a public beach during the 2022 One Water Gathering in Alpena. The annual conference of the Lake Huron Forever initiative returns to the community Oct. 1-2.</figcaption></figure>Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAILThe annual conference of the international Lake Huron Forever initiative is Oct. 1-2 in Alpena, Mich. featuring speakers, field trips and networking opportunities to promote water quality and sustainability.Registration is open now at lakehuronforever.org.ALPENA —Registration is now open for the One Water Gathering happening Oct. 1-2 in Alpena. This is the annual conference of the Lake Huron Forever initiative, promoting water quality protection and community sustainability in Michigan and Ontario.Full conference details and registration can be found at lakehuronforever.org. All are welcome.The One Water Gathering is an international event bringing people from both sides of Lake Huron together to explore solutions, share best practices and celebrate a sustainable future for our shared Great Lake. Through programming, networking and outdoor field trips, the gathering focuses on advancing water quality protection and healthy, sustainable communities across the Lake Huron watershed.Attendees will include Canadian, United States, First Nations and Tribal partners, municipal leaders, watershed groups, regulatory agencies, engineers, landscape architects, school administrators, educators, artists, writers, musicians and volunteers who all share a common goal of supporting a healthy Lake Huron forever. “In 2026, the Lake Huron Forever initiative is focused on sharing the impact of the work being done to promote water quality and resilience in communities across the Lake Huron basin,” said Abigail Ertel, conference facilitator and Director of Community Engagement for Huron Pines. “Alpena is leading by example with strong projects that meet the priorities of the initiative, backed by a supportive community and good planning at all levels of government, making it the perfect backdropfor this year’s gathering. We’re looking forward to welcoming our conservation partners, community leaders and anyone interested in joining the initiative to Alpena.”The conference opens the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 1 with registration, a welcome and workshops led by initiative partners at Alpena Community College, 665 Johnson St, Alpena. A reception with refreshments will be held that evening.Friday’s programming will include a morning welcome, breakout sessions and lunch, followed by afternoon field trips to tour initiative projects in Alpena and the surrounding community. A happy hour and Great Lakes trivia will conclude the day’s activities.Cost to register is $100 per person and covers meals. Get full conference details and register at lakehuronforever.org.The Lake Huron Forever initiative was developed in 2019 by shoreline community foundations and conservation partners from the United States and Canada to advance water quality protection and sustainable communities on both sides of the lake. Facilitated locally by conservation nonprofit Huron Pines, the initiative supports community efforts to design and implement on-the-ground projects that strengthen the health of residents and natural resources.Huron Pines is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1973 to conserve and enhance Northern Michigan’s natural resources to ensure healthy water, protected places and vibrant communities. With offices in Gaylord and Alpena, Huron Pines improves economic, environmental, educational and recreational opportunities throughout Northern Michigan. To learn more, visit huronpines.org.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2OnlLN_1FATwSFk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2OnlLN_1FATwSFk00" width="1100" height="619" ><figcaption>An aerial view of Alpena, MI</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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