Annual Environmental Conference

July 9 - 11, 2023

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Osage Beach, MO




Keynote Speaker Announced

Dru Buntin, Director

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Dru Buntin was named Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in August 2021.

Dru served as Deputy Director for the department from 2009 to 2012, and again in 2017. Dru is the former Executive Director of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, where he served for four years. Since rejoining the department in 2017, Dru has led the agency on important river-related issues, including drought relief and flood recovery. He was also instrumental in leading the department's Red Tape Reduction efforts, which reduced the regulatory burden on Missouri businesses and citizens. Dru earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

AGENDA                                                            

 SUNDAY
  
   
 10:00 am
 GOLF TOURNAMENT
 2:00 pm
 Exhibits set up
 4:00 pm
 Registration opens
 6:00 pm

 


8:00pm - 10:00 pm

WELCOME RECEPTION                      



Board reception for young professionals - new to the industry (less than 5 years)
   
 MONDAY
  
   
 7:30 am
 Registration, exhibits open
 
8:30 am

Breakfast
PLENARY SESSION

 10:30 am

12:00 pm
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Lunch; award presentation 




 1:30 pm
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 3:00 pm
 Break
 3:30 pm
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 5:00 pm

RECEPTION - bring the family!
   
 TUESDAY
  
   
 7:30 am
 Registration, breakfast exhibits open

SWANA meeting


 8:30 am
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 10:00 am
 break
 10:30 am
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
   
 12:00 pm

Networking Lunch


 1:00 pm
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS


2:30 pm


Adjourn


  

REGISTRATION                                                 

Registration fees are $325 for the full conference, which includes meals and handouts; $250 for one day.  After June 1st, the registration fees increase $25.

Full refunds are available through July 2, 2023.

RESORT INFORMATION                                    

Prior to June 10, 2023, Room Rate for 2022 is $138 for run of the house, and Resort complex room. Rate for suites:   $275 for Resort One Bedroom Suite, $409 for Resort Two Bedroom Suite.  After June 11th, regular hotel rates apply.

Hotel reservations may be made by calling 800-826-8272 or at www.tan-tar-a.com. Please reference the group code of "MWCC" in order to receive the rates indicated above. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am.


CE INFORMATION                                             

The following Continuing Education Credits are available for the conference:

  •  MoDNR Solid Waste Technician Recertification (this is still required in by state law in Missouri)
  • Missouri Legal CE credits
  •  SWANA credits
  • PDH hours for engineers

GOLF TOURNAMENT                                         

The golf tournament is Sunday, July 9, with a shotgun start at 10 am.   We will be playing at The Oaks Golf Course. The registration fee for the golf tournament is $100 per person, or $360 for a team.

RECEPTION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS      

The board of directors will be hosting a reception Sunday evening at 8:00 pm for those attendees who are new to the industry, with five or less years of experience.  Be sure to indicate your interest in attending on the registration form.


SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE                                     

Every year the Coalition provides scholarships to students at four-five Missouri universities.  These students are often in attendance at the conference.  Raffle tickets to support the scholarship fund may be purchased with your registration or onsite at the conference.

Grand Prize is $1,000; first prize is $400 cash; and second prize is $200 cash.


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