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ProgramINTRODUCTIONThe nation's infrastructure that provides clean streams and rivers and safe drinking water is aging and in need of investment. Meanwhile, budgets at the local, state, and federal levels face increasing demands but fewer resources. Keeping pace with infrastructure needs of the future requires innovative financing coupled with vigorous efforts to increase efficiency and sustainability.The broad subject of sustainable water infrastructure has largely been addressed through discrete initiatives. Progress has been made, but the scope, complexity, and cost of the infrastructure problem rules out a one size fits all approach. The goal must be achieved through better use of existing tools and the development of new ones. Most importantly, the approach must be integrative. The Conference will provide a forum to exchange ideas about how best to meet the challenges confronting water infrastructure today. With 28 sessions in four tracks, the topics covered will focus on innovations that reduce costs and increase investment in drinking water and wastewater systems and programs. FOUR SPECIALIZED TRACKSThe Conference will host four specialized tracks. Tracks will run concurrently, each with seven sessions. Moderators and panelists will guide the sessions, with interactive discussions encouraged. Attendees will be able to participate in sessions from any of the tracks. The tracks available are: |
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SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING SESSIONThe Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities, a national co-sponsor of the Conference, is hosting an informal special Thursday evening session on recent activities regarding proposed reauthorization of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program. Audience participation is encouraged! The session will run from 6-7:30 PM in the Carter/Jackson room on the third floor of the Hilton Atlanta.POSTER SESSIONSAbstracts are being sought for posters covering innovations related to sustainable water infrastructure. Posters will be limited to technical project displays, and neither political nor commercial content will be accepted. Poster selection will be based on relevance to the following categories: development and promotion of sustainable water infrastructure concepts and practices, financing innovations for water and wastewater systems, innovative watershed and water quality protection efforts, and implementation of technological and engineering innovations within a public works project.Abstracts should be submitted as soon as possible. After receipt, review will focus on originality, technical merit, currency, and relevance to the Conference. If accepted, notification will be sent to the corresponding author promptly. To be considered for placement in the poster sessions, please complete the fillable application form. Presenters are required to pay the appropriate conference registration fee. For more information, please contact Sheryle Quinn at Quinn.Sheryle@epamail.epa.gov. ACCEPTED ABSTRACTSTo view the abstracts accepted for poster submissions, click on the links below.Title: Funding Septic System Repairs in Gwinnett County Through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Presenter: Amanda Worthington Affiliation: River Basin Center, University of Georgia Title: Facilitating Research to Practice: Innovative Programs of the EPA Region 2 Environmental Finance Center Presenter: Mark Lichtenstein Affiliation: EPA Region 2 Environmental Finance Center and Syracuse Center of Excellence Title: How Much Does Clean Water Cost? The Story Behind the Revenue: An analysis of the Rates and Rate-Setting Practices that Fund Water and Sewer Services in North Carolina Presenter: Garrett Davis Affiliation: North Carolina Environmental Finance Center Title: Asset Management: Small Systems Can Benefit and Can Do It! Presenter: Heather Himmelburger Affiliation: New Mexico Environmental Finance Center Title: Creatively Funding Arsenic Remediation in Indiana Presenter: Sarah Hudson Affiliation: Indiana Finance Authority Title: Financing Alternatives Comparison Tool (FACT) Presenter: Mark Mylin Affiliation: U.S. EPA - Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Title: Residential Water and Sewer Rates in Georgia Presenter: Andrew Westbrook Affiliation: North Carolina Environmental Finance Center Title: Meeting the Nation's Water Infrastructure Needs: Is a Public-Private Partnership the Right Choice for Your Community? Presenter: Sarah Chittenden Affiliation: Water Partnership Council Title: Do you need a sustainable watershed finance plan? EPA Can Help! Presenter: Tim Jones Affiliation: U.S. EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Title: Corrallin' Yer Potential SRF Customers – The Texas Focus Group Approach Presenter: Court Thieleman Affiliation: Texas Water Development Board Title: Financing for Environmental Compliance Presenter: Cassandra Rice Affiliation: U.S. EPA - Office of Compliance Title: Maryland's Bay Restoration Fund Presenter: Bob Summers Affiliation: Maryland Department of the Environment Title: Appalachian Water and Wastewater – Service Levels, Capital Need, Funding and Household Expenditure Presenters: TBA Affiliation: UNC Environmental Finance Center |
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