2020 AWRA-WA STATE CONFERENCE
When: OCTOBER 6th, 2020
Location: To protect the safety of everyone, this year's conference will be held virtually! We will be using Zoom to present the sessions, as well as Whova to provide an opportunity to interact with our sponsors and view the conference program.
Conference Theme: This year’s theme, “The Challenges of Change: How Washington is Responding to Interdisciplinary Changes to Water Resources”, will highlight recent and ongoing changes to water supply and water quality, and the market, technological, regulatory, and legislative responses to those changes. This year’s conference will present interdisciplinary perspectives on and approaches to changes in water resources, including municipal, agricultural, environmental, and energy-related perspectives.
Tony Willardson from the Western States Water Council will present the keynote address, sharing his insights on the role of resiliency in managing water resources. Session 1 will provide an overview of how Washington water quality, regional water use and demand, and hydrology have changed over time, and the changes that are expected to occur in the future. Session 2 will focus on how markets are responding to changes in water resources, supply, and quality, and will identify market solutions that can be used to adapt to those changes. This session will feature speakers from municipal, agricultural, hydropower, and environmental perspectives on market solutions. Session 3 will discuss technological responses and solutions that can be implemented to adapt to changes in water resources, supply, and quality. This session will feature speakers who will discuss technology being implemented in the municipal, agricultural, and fish conservation contexts. Session 4 will provide a panel discussion on the role of policy, regulations, and legislation in preparing for, adapting, and prompting change in water supply, water quality, and water use.
Conference Schedule:
The Zoom portion of the conference will begin at 8 AM, but feel free to use Whova to interact with our sponsors and other attendees before then!
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8:00–8:15 |
Welcome by Conference Chairs |
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Jenna Mandell-Rice, Van Ness Feldman Tom Ring |
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8:15–9:05 |
Keynote Address |
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Speaker: Tony Willardson |
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9:05–10:35 |
Session 1: Changes to Water Quality, Supply, Use, and Management |
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Host: Carrie Sessions Speakers Tom Ring Mindy Roberts Gretchen Greene Rachael Paschal Osborn |
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10:35–11:05 |
Virtual Networking Break |
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11:05–12:35 |
Session 2: Market Solutions and Responses to Change |
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Host: Carrie Sessions Speakers Richael Young Greg McLaughlin Doug Quinn Mitchell Kunstell |
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12:35–1:35 |
Lunch (on your own)/Virtual Networking Break |
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1:35–1:50 |
State of AWRA-WA Section and Outstanding Service Award |
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1:50–3:20 |
Session 3: Technological Solutions and Responses to Changes |
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Host: Carrie Sessions Speakers Randy Reber Dr. Thomas Quinn Armin Munevar Tracy Tackett |
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3:20–3:50 |
Virtual Networking Break |
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3:50–4:50 |
Session 4: Policy Solutions and Responses to Change |
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Moderator: Adam Gravley Panelists Senator Judy Warnick Maia Bellon Brady Kent Arden Thomas |
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4:50–5:00 |
Closing Remarks |
Register before 9/18 to get our best deal!
| Membership Level |
Price |
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| Student/Recent Graduate, Eligible Sponsored Attendee |
Free |
| Early Bird Registration (before 9/18) |
$25 |
| Standard Registration (after 9/18) |
$40 |
And remember, your paid conference registration also earns you a membership to AWRA-WA for the rest of 2020 and all of 2021 (a $35 value)!
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