• Project No. and Title: W5190 - Management and Policy Challenges in a Water-Uncertain World
• Dates: 10/01/2026 to 10/02/2026
• Contacts: [Molly Sears]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 10/01/2026 at Atheneum Suites Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226 (Atheneum Suites Website). :

Admin Advisor: Darren L. Haver (dlhaver@ucanr.edu)

When: October 1–2, 2026<br /> • Where: Atheneum Suites Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226 (Atheneum Suites Website)<br /> o Group Rate: $154 per night: You must call the hotel directly to book your room and explicitly state that you are with the "MSU water economist meeting" to receive the $154/night group rate. This rate is on hold until August 30.<br /> • Registration Fee: $100 (Onsite payment via personal check, Venmo, or Zelle. Receipts will be provided at the meeting).<br /> • Registration Form: Please fill out our registration form [here] if you plan to attend in person.<br /> <br /> Tentative Schedule<br /> • Thursday (October 1):<br /> o Excursions and networking! We are planning a trip to see some of Michigan's water resources (Saginaw Bay, WLEB watersheds).<br /> • Friday (October 2):<br /> o Invited Speakers (Matt Conrad, others)<br /> o Business Meeting<br /> o Research & Collaboration Mini-Talks: A session featuring current research, member updates, and potential group collaborations. Presenting a mini-talk is voluntary (you can indicate your interest on the registration form). We look forward to hearing about your exciting work and perspectives on water resource issues!<br /> State Reports & Project Info<br /> • State Reports: We will send out a Google Document to collect State Report information soon.<br /> • New Members: If you or a colleague are interested in joining W5190, official project information can be found here.