Presented by The Engineering Society of Detroit Institute, WWJ Newsradio 950, the University of Michigan-Dearborn

Moderated by Matt Roush, WWJ Newsradio 950

The Engineering Sociey Of Detroit, WWJ Newsradio 950, and the University Of Michigan Dearborn are proud to present Blue Economy: Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity, a business breakfast on November 10 at the Fairlane Center on the campus of U of M Dearborn.

Approximately 20% of the world's surface fresh water is present within the Great Lakes! Michigan's water can and will play a significant role in our state's economic recovery. The idea of a blue economy "a unifier on a very large scale" for Michigan groups that have historically been in conflict-big business, government, unions, academics.

The main question for the blue economy event to answer is: "How does Michigan fairly and effectively build a policy consensus for a critical resource that everyone needs?"

WWJ Newsradio 950's Matt Roush will host a panel discussion, featuring leading experts in the area of water and how it can be utilized to better make a positive impact in our economy.

The program will feature a special presentation by The Engineering Society of Detroit Institute (ESDI) Co-Directors, Christopher J. Webb and David A. Skiven.
Panelists include:

* Lt. Governor John Cherry
* Pam Turner, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Director
* Chuck Hersey, SEMCOG Environmental Programs Manager
* Tim O'Brien, Consultant and expert on the Rouge Gateway Partnership
* Gil Pezza, Director, Water Technologies Initiative, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
* Tim Nasso, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Dow Chemical
* Carol Miller, Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University.

Admission if free, but advanced registration is required. To register, please click here.

For more information, visit www.esd.org or contact Della Cassia at 248-353-0735, ext. 112 or dcassia@esd.org