The Spokane River Forum Conference is an opportunity to come together and learn more about protecting our water. It creates a vital dialogue that occurs among these varied groups: Natural Resource Managers and Specialists; Local, State, Tribal and Federal Agencies; Water Purveyors; Elected Officials; Watershed Councils and Conservation Districts; Conservation and Environmental Groups; Recreational Groups; Property Owners; Local Businesses; Chambers of Commerce and Other Associations; Colleges and Universities; Students; and Interested Citizens.
IWAC developed the following strand of sessions for the 2017 SRF Conference. Click on teach presenter’s name to view their presentation.
Water Collaboration among Sovereigns
Presenters:
Candice McHugh, McHugh Bromley, PLLC;
Adam Gravley , Van Ness Feldman LLP;
Barbara Cosens, University of Idaho College of Law
Moderator: Terry Pickle, City of Coeur d’Alene
Irrigation Design Standards: Economical, Practical and Sustainable
Irrigation of lawns is the single largest use of water. Design standards for irrigation efficiency can dramatically improve water conservation, protect long term water supply and reduce the need for building costly infrastructure. Learn how irrigation and landscape efficiency can be achieved with water efficient products, drought tolerant plants and Wisescape® planning.
Presenters:
BiJay Adams, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District;
Ryan Mattison, Horizon Distributors;
Nichole Baker, City of Moscow
Moderator: Jeremy Jenkins, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District
Water without Borders: Regional Success Stories
Wondering what’s being done to conserve water and increase efficiency? Learn how water purveyors in Idaho and Washington are increasing water system efficiency by conducting water audits, leak detection and pipe condition assessments. Find out how to strengthen consumer water conservation with summer watering schedules, tiered rate structures and awareness campaigns.
Presenters:
BiJay Adams and Jeremy Jenkins, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District;
Mike Galante, North Kootenai Water and Sewer District;
Dan Kegley, City of Spokane
Moderator: Terry Pickle, City of Coeur d’Alene