Join us as we uncover the regulatory, behavioral and technological barriers to water reuse and water independence in buildings, and gain the knowledge and confidence to integrate responsible and sustainable water, wastewater and storm water practices into your projects.

SCHEDULE
7:30 - 8:00 REGISTRATION & COFFEE

8:00 - 8:15 WELCOME

8:15 - 9:30 WHY SHOULD WE CARE? THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS

9:30 - 11:15 REGIONAL WATER, WASTEWATER & STORMWATER ISSUES
Jason McLennan, CEO of the Cascadia Region Green Building Council moderates a lively panel discussion between leaders associated with the policy level of regulatory agencies. The conversation will address some of the most critical water, wastewater and stormwater issues facing designers and society in the coming years, including:

o Water rights, the regulatory environment & breaking through regulatory barriers
o Water supply: where it comes from; how it’s managed
o Effects of climate change on water availability
o Municipal vs. Privatized water distribution: does it matter?
o Tightening water quality standards and the impact on stormwater & treatment
o Integrated Water Management and Local/State/National Solutions
o DOE & DPD policy on rainwater harvesting

Panelists:
o Jason McLennan – Cascadia Region GBC (Moderator)
o Gene Duvernoy – Cascade Land Conservancy (Policy)
o Dan Williams – DWA Design (Planning)
o Paul Fleming – SPU Climate & Sustainability (Water)
o Christie True – Director, King County Wastewater Treatment Division (Wastewater)
o Tracy Tackett – SPU Program Manager (Stormwater)