Milwaukee will host three prominent Great Lakes summits this fall, drawing in 1,200 attendees and over $1.2 million projected in total estimated economic impact. The US Water Alliance’s One Water Summit, The Water Council’s Water Leaders Summit, and Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Conference will be heading to Milwaukee in the next few weeks. Read the full story by WTMJ-TV – Milwaukee, WI.
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