Lake Michigan Day Aug. 11 in Manitowoc

Lake Michigan Stakeholders will host the annual Lake Michigan Day to explore water quality and water quantity challenges and opportunities facing the region Aug. 11 from 9 am – 4 pm. Cameron Davis, the Obama Administration’s liaison to Congress on Great Lakes issues and a lead author of the Great Lakes Legacy Act, will be the keynote speaker. A panel discussion led by former Racine Mayor John Dickert includes the mayors of Port Washington, Sheboygan and Manitowoc and will highlight the importance of funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Businesses and individuals will also be honored as Champions of Conservation for their efforts to protect Lake Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 70 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 53220. Registration is required to attend. For more information and a schedule of events, visit lakemichiganstakeholders.org.