
šWhere science meets the shorelineš
Join the 2025 Great Lakes Beach Association (GLBA) Annual Meeting
Monday, Nov. 3 ā Wednesday, Nov. 5Ā
Blue Chip Stardust Event Center - Michigan City, Ind.
Highlights include a field trip to Indiana Dunes State Park, sessions on coastal conservation, water quality, and community engagement, plus networking with experts from across the region.Ā

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Want to share your work? GLBA is still accepting presentation and poster abstracts (at organizersā discretion).
EmailĀ Nicole MessacarĀ for more info.
Don't miss the free interpretive tour of Indiana Dunes State ParkĀ on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (transportation included)
Cost
General Attendees:Ā $250 USDĀ
Students:Ā $50 USD
Registration is also included with sponsorship packages.
Registration will be open throughout the event; however, meals are only guaranteed for those who register by Friday, Oct.18.
Travel Information
Location: Blue Chip Stardust Event Centre, 77 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States
GroupĀ Room Rates:Ā To secure the GLBA group room rate, please enter the group codeĀ GLA2025Ā onĀ Blue Chip's group reservations websiteĀ or callĀ +1 219-879-7711Ā or 888-879-7722 and advise the agent to use group codeĀ GLA2025 or search forĀ Great Lakes Beach Annual Conference rates. Please note that a group code is different than an offer code.
- Deluxe Standard Non Smoking Blue Chip Tower: $107.00 USD
- Premium King Non Smoking: $119.00 USD
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Sponsorships and Exhibitor Tables Still Available
All sponsorship levels include a registration and exhibitor table. If you are with a non-profit or educational organization and would like a table without registering for the conference, please reach out to Nicole Messacar at nmessaca@idem.in.gov.
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Questions? EmailĀ Nicole Messacar NMessaca@idem.IN.gov
