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Program OverviewThe 2012 Sustainable Water Management Conference will be a true sustainability conference focused on water resources integration. This conference seeks to combine technical presentations with in-depth discussions on legal, regulatory, and legislative matters facing water utilities today. The conference will address a wide range of topics concerning sustainable water management, including managing water resources and the environment, water conservation, sustainable utilities and infrastructure, urban planning and design, and community sustainability.
Topics include but are not limited to the following: Water Conservation • Program development and management
• Sector-specific conservation
• Education and outreach Water Resources • Water-short regions / Drought
• Climate change – mitigation, adaptation
• Resource conflict and collaboration
Water Environment • Watershed management, fire, natural processes
• Ecosystem services
• Aquatic and riparian habitat Sustainable Utilities and Infrastructure • Smart infrastructure and technology
• Sustainable utilities and metrics
Urban Planning, Design, and Construction
• Green infrastructure
• Sustainable design / Green building
• Investment opportunities
Community Sustainability
• Recreation
• Accessibility, affordability of safe water and sanitation
• Environmental education (children/youth)
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