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As our nation strives to develop a secure and sustainable energy supply, consideration
of our water resources becomes critical. Different forms of energy have dramatically
different impacts on water supplies. Nearly half of all water withdrawals in
the U.S. are for the thermo-electric industry and some of our greatest growth
in energy demand is in our most water-depleted regions. Conversely, energy is
a primary cost component in the treatment and conveyance of water, and by developing
a stable, cost-effective energy supply, we improve the longevity and effectiveness
of this most vital resource.
This presentation will detail the connections between water and energy, how
water is required for energy, and how energy is needed for water. The event
will focus on the energy industry within the context of virtual water. Similar
to our carbon footprint, virtual water describes our water footprint, or the
quantity of water that individuals and organizations use, whether through direct
consumption or through other goods and services.
Thursday, January 14, 2010, at China Garden Restaurant in Rosslyn. There will be a social starting at 5:30pm followed by the discussion at 6:30pm. Please see details on the event information sheet, or click here to register.
This panel to be comprised of senior political level representatives of major water agencies will outline agency water resources initiatives. Speakers will be asked to identify new programs, initiatives, or areas of focus important to the Obama administration, as well as key challenges that lie ahead. They will also be asked to discuss opportunities for improving coordination among the agencies, as well as any pertinent budgeting or appropriations issues.
Watch this space for details. Sure to be a fun event coupled with an informative
presentation and/or field trip!
Maryland's Water Plan, a discussion with Advisory Committee on the Management
and Protection of the State's Water Resources committee member Dr. Robert Summers,
Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment.. Thank you to event
sponsors KCI and the Interstate
Commission on the Potomac River Basin. Photos.
Beyond Stationarity: Climate change and water resources management today - adaptation opportunities and challenges from local to national scales, a panel discussion featuring Dr. Robert Hirsch, US Geological Survey; Dr. Leonard Shabman, Resources for the Future; Dr. Ellen Douglas, University of Massachusetts, Boston; and moderated by Dr. Stacy Langsdale, Institute for Water Resources. Thank you to event sponsor CDM. Photos
Our May event was "A Panel Discussion of the Anacostia River Restoration Programs" by Anacostia Watershed Society President Jim Foster and others TBA. It was held Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Bladensburg, MD. The Annual Business meeting preceded. Following the presentations, we boarded pontoon boats for a guided tour of the upper Anacostia restoration efforts. Photos
"An Overview of the National Flood Insurance Program: Why it was created and what it does" by AWRA Director Mary Theresa Flynn. Thank you to our event sponsor, Marstel-Day. Photos
Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) Executive Director Joseph K. Hoffman gave an overview of ICPRB, its history and programs on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at ICPRB in Rockville, MD. Thank you to our venue sponsor ICPRB. Photos
EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Benjamin Grumbles spoke on Wednesday, November 12, at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington, VA. Photos
Our 2008 kick-off event was held at the National Academy of Public Administration, on Wednesday, September 10. After a welcome from AWRA President Jane Rowan, AWRA immediate Past President Gerry Galloway spoke about the "Challenges of National Water Resources Policy - Moving Forward, or Not." This first event of the newly revitalized section brought together professionals and students from across the metropolitan area, including many AWRA Directors and previous AWRA National Capital Section members. Thank you to our event sponsor, Booz Allen Hamilton, "Delivering results that endure." Photos
Modified: 30Dec09
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