SOBA Seeking Presenters for 2018 Conference

The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) is seeking presenters for its 2018 Annual Boating Conference to be held September 24 to 27 in Duluth, Minnesota. The theme of this year’s event is “Access is the Bridge to Superior Waters” with suggested topics of: Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG)/ Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program perspectives; design and engineering for ADA compliance and challenges; boating access facility engineering, design, construction challenges or lessons learned; environmental compliance permitting, process and challenges; and invasive species issues related to boating access facilities. Those interested in presenting should send a brief description of their topic and resume, including any previous conference participation, to Nancy Stewart, Nancy.Stewart@state.mn.us by February 28. Questions can be directed to Stewart at 651-259-5616.