The Annual Indiana-Michigan Symposium hosted by the St. Joseph River Basin Commission provides a networking opportunity for decision makers and water managers from Indiana and Michigan. Formal presentations and open networking time encourages the sharing of successes and lessons learned throughout the basin. There are signs of improvement in the health of the St. Joseph River and its tributaries. This improvement is largely due to the combined efforts of local governments, non-profit groups, and private landowners. The Symposium serves as a means of increasing collaboration, improving effectiveness, and expanding the implementation of these efforts to promote the continued improvement of our water resources.
The 24th Annual Symposium will be held on Friday May 10th, 2024 from 12-4pm at the Covered Bridge Farm Park in Three Rivers. Large water withdrawals and transfers from one basin to another are becoming increasingly common concerns in our region. Understanding water availability and making informed decisions about water use are more important than ever. This year's Symposium will focus on the roles of measurement, modeling and scale in water management. Learn more about the program here. Registration is required.
The Symposium will be followed by a Watershed Celebration hosted by the Friends of the St. Joe River Association. More information on that event is available here.
See below for information and videos from past symposiums.
