Location & Accommodations

The 2026 Great Lakes Coastal Symposium will be held at the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. A discounted group rate is available for Symposium participants. Rooms may be reserved at this rate until September 26, 2026, or until the room block is full, whichever occurs first.
​Please follow these steps to make a reservation in the group block:
  • Select your preferred stay dates within the event rate window (10/26/2026–10/29/2026).
  • In the “Special Codes,” select “GROUP/BLOCK.”
  • Enter the group code: GLAKES26
  • If paying by credit card, please book online to avoid processing issues.
Central reservations phone number: 1-419-627-2106
Additional Information
  • A $50 fee applies to any cancellation.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit the first-night deposit.

Traveling to Sawmill Creek Resort
For those flying, the nearest airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), located approximately 55 miles from the resort. There is currently no dedicated conference shuttle service. Guests may arrange transportation via rental car, rideshare services, or private shuttle providers.

The drive from CLE to Sawmill Creek Resort takes about one hour, depending on traffic. We recommend arranging transportation in advance for a smooth arrival.
Sawmill Creek Resort 
400 Sawmill Creek Drive
Huron, OH 44839
Phone: 419-433-3800

Area Information

Come early or stay late! Start planning your trip to Huron, OH

​Contact Us to Learn More

​​Liz Berg | Assembly Coordinator and Great Lakes Coastal Program Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, [email protected]

​Cherie Hagen | Assembly Co-Chair and Lake Superior Supervisor, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, [email protected]

Janice Kerns | Assembly Co-Chair and Reserve Manager at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, [email protected]

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