A deeper appreciation and understanding of the importance of water, the need for conservation, and being more mindful of usage. Also, very interesting to learn about all the new technologies and advances in in the works to improve our water supply! Thanks for organizing a cool and informative workshop!
This workshop provides a once in a lifetime insiders look deep into water issues. Featuring a private tour of water supply related facilities, reservoirs and filtration plants not open to the public, participants will gain a new appreciation of how the water system works and various related issues stemming from this life-giving resource system.
Past Speakers and Panelists
Rich Atwater – General Manager, Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Wes Bannister – Chairman of the Board, Metropolitan Water District
Jeff Beeler – SAWPA
Vikki Beatley – Interim General Manager, Mesa Consolidated Water District
Dan Cozad – SAWPA General Manager
Norris Brandt- Assistant to the General Manager, Natural Treatment System, Irvine Ranch Water District
Pat Chandler – Principal Public Affairs Rep, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Sondra Elrod – Public Information Officer, Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Chas Gale – Metropolitan Water District Sr.Government and Regional Affairs Rep
Viriginia Grebbien- General Manager, Orange County Water District
Range Rob Hicks – Santa Rosa Plateau
Kevin Hunt – General Manager, Municipal Water District of Orange County
Bill Johnson, Water Operations Manager, Mesa Consolidated Water District
Diana Leach ’00 – General Manager, Mesa Consolidated Water District
Trudi Loy, Treatment Plant Manager, Metropolitan Water District’s Diemer Filtration Plant
Craig Miller – Associate General Manager, Orange County Water District
Adan Ortega – Vice President for External Affairs, Metropolitan Water District Headquarters
Marilyn Smith – Irvine Ranch Water District
Jeff Smyth, ‘03 – Senior Administrative Analyst, Irvine Ranch Water District
Bernie Stillions – Metropolitan Water District
Pat Tennant – Habitat Restoration Manager, Orange County Water District
Ron Wildermuth – Communications Director, Orange County Water District
