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General Information

The MACC Annual Environmental Conference is the largest regular environmental conference in New England.

Over 1000 Conservation Commissioners, other local officials, state and federal environmental officials, consultants, attorneys and others enjoy a full day of activities.

The Annual Environmental Conference includes an Opening Session with speakers; presentation of the MACC Environmental Service Awards, and the business session including the election of officers and directors.

Over 40 workshop and training sessions are offered, all taught by recognized experts.

There are over 40 exhibits and displays. State and federal agencies, and providers of environmental products and services find the Annual Environmental Conference to be a great opportunity to reach a large number of environmental activists.

The 2008 MACC Annual Environmental Conference will be held on March 1, 2008 at the Hogan Campus Center, Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Directions

Hogan Campus Center, Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass.

Take Exit 11 (College Square off Route 290 in Worcester. At end of exit ramp, bear left. Drive to the first right just before the traffic light and turn onto College Ave. Go up the large hill to Gate 7, the last gate on the left. Enter and go to the parking lot in front of the second building, Hogan Campus Center.

Adverse Weather Policy – Annual Environmental Conference

MACC recognizes that adverse weather can make it difficult or even dangerous to travel.  We have had long discussions about what to do in the event of bad weather on the day of our Annual Environmental Conference.  MACC certainly does not want anyone to jeopardize their safety in trying to attend a conference, so in the event of adverse weather, we advise everyone to make a decision they are comfortable with.  Having said that, for a conference of 1,000 people, it is impossible to reserve a “snow date” and reschedule the conference – under our contract with Holy Cross, we are obligated to pay for use of the facility and for food and beverages, etc., regardless of weather.  The only exception would be in the extremely unlikely event that Holy Cross itself closed, which would only happen if the state declared a snow emergency that included Worcester County. In such a case, we would be forced to cancel the conference and we would then refund all admission fees paid to MACC.  MACC will otherwise always hold the conference, even in the case of a snowstorm (as long as Holy Cross does not close its facilities), and MACC will not be able to provide refunds.  MACC apologizes for any difficulty this may cause anyone. State snow emergencies are announced on television and radio. In addition, MACC would leave a message on its answering machine. If you are concerned, feel free to call MACC at 617-489-3930 prior to your departure to listen to our automated message.