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February 23rd, 2009 9:44am PST

Infrastructure Jobs and the Environmental Sector

Posted By Scott Nania Comments
 

In December of 2008, then President-Elect Barack Obama revealed an ambitious infrastructure plan promising to create millions of jobs with an emphasis on the environmental sector. Water infrastructure investment for the new administration promises to be a high priority that will be very beneficial on many levels.

By attending WaterEC, you will be exposed to a very comprehensive educational curriculum that will provide you with the information and tools you need to be ready for the new administration’s stimulus plan for the water efficiency and conservation markets. WaterEC is in the right place at the right time and we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity by attending the program and becoming a part of a new community and collective voice for the industry. The conference promises to offer you excellent networking possibilities and the chance to see current technologies all in the relaxing atmosphere of Newport Beach, California. 

WaterEC intends to be the leading forum where anyone who is involved with water conservation or efficiency can convene to share information, trade ideas, offer insight, and begin to create an international community that is directly responsible for intelligent water management.

Who Should Attend?

·         Municipal water utility managers

·         State and federal governmental agencies

·         Contractors and builders

·         Engineers and Consultants

·         Landscape and irrigation professionals

·         Managers of aquifier storage and recovery

Find the latest water efficiency and conservation techniques, performance case studies, research, technology, and services in an unparalleled education and training setting for anyone involved in water resource management and conservation.

Engage with the experts who are leading the way with innovative programs, techniques, and technology for communities and water providers.

Four Comprehensive Seminar Tracks

Source Development and Protection

·         The importance of source water protection

·         The need for new sources of potable and non-potable water for public, private, and industrial usage

·         An analysis of the relationship between water treatment and water reuse

Supply Storage and Conveyance

·         In-depth analysis of the benefits and challenges involved in the implementation and management of water storage and conveyance systems, including storage tanks, pipes, and pumps

Indoor/Outdoor

·         Methods for testing the effectiveness of indoor and outdoor water management and conservation technologies

·         Comparing different methods of controlling end-use demand

·         Topics and trends in irrigation both at the micro (private use landscaping) and macro (large-scale agricultural irrigation) level

 

Resource Management

·         Managing a successful municipal or industry-specific water collection and conveyance program

·         Finding sources of funding

·         Communicating with the public, elected officials, the development community, and other government agencies

·         Meeting LEED and NAHB green building standards

For additional information, please visit www.WaterEC.net.

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