Eager to learn more about funding opportunities to repair drinking water systems in your community? Interested in state and federal funding to help your community become Lead and Copper compliant? Attend the MI Water Navigator workshop where we will be launching the MML Foundation’s new statewide Helpdesk for connecting MI communities with resources for improving their drinking water systems. You will leave this workshop with toolkits for common applications, a chance to meet one on one with our technical assistance team, and innovative ideas for collaboration/regional projects.

Speakers: Eric Pocan, Project Manager, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE)
Katy Hansen, Senior Advisor for Water, Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)
Christine Spitzley, Principal, OHM Advisors

Making the Dollars Stretch: Allocating Your ARPA Funds for Maximum Impact

You’ve learned what your community’s ARPA allocation will be, and perhaps allocated part of it already. Come roll up your sleeves with our ServeMiCity team to wrestle with allowable uses of funds, tailor project ideas based on local data showing need, and be inspired by creative ways to build community wealth in your municipality.

Disasters are locally-driven events. Elected and appointed officials should have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities for successful emergency management and incident response. This session is an overview for local public and elected officials on disaster response and recovery planning, roles, and responsibilities. This includes tips for working with county, state, and federal officials concerning issues such as damage assessment, debris management, declaration of a state of emergency process, and seeking assistance.  Available free training opportunities will be discussed as well.

Speaker: Jack Blanchard, Emergency Manager, City of Berkley
Mike Loper, EMHSD, Oakland Co