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As part of the 2026 ACEC Missouri Summer Meeting, ACEC Missouri and the Environmental Committee will be hosting it's annual Environmental & Energy Conference. Participants attending this will receive 4.5 PDHs.
AGENDA:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
9:00-9:10 AM - Opening Introductions
9:10-10:00 AM - Regulatory Update - Speaker: Kevin Perry, Assistant Director, REGFORM
10:05-11:00 AM - Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority - Speaker: Joe Boland, Exeuctive Director, Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA)
Description: The Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority is a quasi-governmental finance agency empowered to support Missouri communities, organizations, and businesses with environmental and energy solutions through finance, research and technical assistance. Learn how they issues bonds to public and private borrowers to finance environmental and energy projects in Missouri such as drinking water and wastewater projects, electric and gas facilities, energy-related environmental remediation and carbon capture, utilization, and storage and renewable energy systems.
11:00-11:15 AM - Break
11:15 AM-12:00 PM - Erosion and Sediment Control on Utility-Scale Solar Projects: Best Practices and Lessons Learned -
Description: Rising demand for energy, green energy goals, and grid diversification has resulted in rapidly expanding utility-scale solar development (50+ MW; 400+ acres) across the Midwest and throughout the US. With this growth, effective erosion and sediment control has become a critical component of project planning, construction, and long-term operation. Large construction footprints present unique challenges that often exceed those encountered on traditional development projects. This presentation will discuss best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining successful erosion and sediment control programs throughout the lifecycle of a utility-scale solar project—from development, design, and permitting through construction, restoration, and operations. Key topics will include site planning considerations, construction sequencing, stabilization strategies, inspection and maintenance programs, and adaptive approaches for addressing changing field conditions.
12:00-12:50 PM - Lunch & Presentation on Future of Nuclear Energy in Missouri - Speaker: TBD
Description: coming soon
1:00-2:00 PM - Engineering for AI Data Centers - Speaker: TBD
Description: coming soon
2:15-3:00 PM - Environmental Committee Meeting (The committee will convene for discussion and feedback on the Environmental/Energy Conference, and will have an open discussion. This part of meeting is open to anyone who wants to participate.)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
REGISTRATION FEE: $100.00 (before August 10th) / $125 (after August 10th)
The early-bird deadline to register is Monday, August 10, 2026. To register for the meeting, click here. Note: This page takes you to the registration page for the Summer Meeting. If you want to register for only the Environmental/Energy Conference, simply select that option only.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Location: Margaritaville Lake Resort, 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065
To make your sleeping room reservation online, click here or call 800-826-8272 or 573-348-3131 to get our room rate and give the booking code of "ACEC." The deadline to reserve your sleeping room is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Nightly Rate: $164 - Guest Room; $359 - One Bedroom Suite; or $484 - Two Bedroom Suite.
DRESS CODE & CANCELLATION POLICY:
DRESS CODE: Dress code for this meeting is business casual.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be given if cancellation is made by August 13, 2026.
SPEAKER PHOTOS & BIOS:
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