WaterSmart Innovations 2009 Sessions

At WaterSmart Innovations, you'll have an opportunity to hear perspectives from speakers from around the globe and across the country, each willing to share their fresh, unique points of view based on their first-hand experiences in water efficient programs, policies and practices.

Please note - the schedule, presenters and topics listed here are subject to change. Check back often for the most up-to-date schedule or sign-up for e-mail updates.

Sessions for 2009

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AWWA Water Efficiency and Sustainability Resources
Code, Policy and Rates
Conservation and Incentive Programs
Construction and Development
Drought Management
Education
Landscapes
Marketing and Outreach
Plumbing, Appliances and Fixtures
Special Topics
Utility and Infrastructure
Water Loss Management
Wednesday
IDTimeNameSpeaker
W-10011:00pm - 1:30pmWater and Energy Efficiency Program for CII Customers in Southern California:( PDF ) Amy Campbell
[Bureau of Reclamation]
W-10021:00pm - 1:30pmWaterSense®: Expanding Public/Private Collaboration to Reduce Outdoor Water Use:( PDF ) Allison Hogge
[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]
W-10031:00pm - 1:30pmCommercial Water Bottling Extractions: What's Conservation got to do with It?:( PDF ) Amy Vickers
[AMY VICKERS & ASSOCIATES, INC]
W-10041:00pm - 1:30pmTraining Water Conservation Practitioners of the Future:( PDF ) Deborah Green
[American Water Works Association]
W-10051:00pm - 1:30pmWater Conservation Policy: An Evaluation of Landscape Water Regulations:( PDF ) Joseph Schneider, MLA
W-10061:00pm - 1:30pmAlternate On-Site Sources of Water - The New Green Build Buzz & Much More:( PDF ) Bill Hoffman
[H.W.(Bill) Hoffman & Associates, LLC]
W-10071:00pm - 1:30pmThe Pro and Cons of New Mexico GPCD Methodology and Calculator:( PDF ) Cheri Vogel
W-10081:00pm - 1:30pmTrends in Sustainable Stormwater Management (or A Tale of Two Cities):( PDF ) Kerry Blind
[Ecos Environmental Design, Inc.]
W-10091:35pm - 2:05pmWater Efficiency of Products: Certification and Labeling Measures in Portugal:( PDF ) Carla Pimentel–Rodrigues, Armando Silva-Afonso
W-10101:35pm - 2:05pmSmart Water Application Technologies (SWAT): 2009 Update:( PDF ) Brian Vinchesi
[Irrigation Consulting, Inc.]
W-10111:35pm - 2:05pmDrainline and system implications of reduced flows from high efficiency fixtures:( PDF ) Dr Steve Cummings
W-10121:35pm - 2:05pmPutting HERO in Customer Service:( PDF ) Carrie Lee
[Herndon Solutions Group]
W-10131:35pm - 2:05pmQuantifying Effective Rain When Automating Landscape Irrigation Water Management:( PDF ) Steven Moore
[Irrisoft, Inc.]
W-10141:35pm - 2:05pmDevelopment of a Standard Cistern Program Agenda for Use through Public-Private Partnerships:( PDF ) David Bracciano
W-10151:35pm - 2:05pmTransforming Water: Water Efficiency as Stimulus and Long-Term Investment:( PDF ) Thomas Chesnutt
[A & N Technical Services, Inc.], Mary Ann Dickinson
[Alliance for Water Efficiency]
W-10161:35pm - 2:05pmLet's Go Green! A Brief Overview of North American Green Building Programs and their Water Efficiency Elements:( PDF ) John Koeller
W-10172:35pm - 3:05pmAustralia and Water: Lessons for the U.S.:( PDF ) Julian Gray
[Australia's Smart Approved WaterMark], Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd
[Rain Bird]
W-10182:35pm - 3:05pmPartnering with the Green Industry - Making Conservation Successful:( PDF ) Warren Gorowitz
[Ewing]
W-10192:35pm - 3:05pmThe GPCD Evaluation Challenge Solutions to the Simple Math Complication:( PDF ) Karen Guz
[San Antonio Water System]
W-10202:35pm - 3:05pmReducing Outdoor Water Demand of Residential High Water Users.:( PDF ) Juan Soulas
[San Antonio Water System]
W-10212:35pm - 3:05pmThe Inherent Drought Response Flexibility in Irrigated Landscapes:( PDF ) Stephen Smith
W-10222:35pm - 3:05pmPromoting Rainwater Harvesting for Water Supply:( PDF ) Miguel Ángel Córdova Rodríguez
W-10232:35pm - 3:05pmSanta Monica's Green Building Ordinance:( PDF ) Russell Ackerman
[City of Santa Monica]
W-10242:35pm - 3:05pmIntegrating Site with Water- True Sustainability Can Only be Achieved by Linking Water with Land Use:( PDF ) George Radnovich
W-10253:10pm - 3:40pmWhat's next? Direct stall opportunities beyond low-flow spray valve programs.:( PDF ) Bing Tso
[SBW Consulting]
W-10263:10pm - 3:40pmUnderstanding the Role of Social Media in Public Involvement:( PDF ) Sara Katz
[Katz & Associates]
W-10273:10pm - 3:40pmSaving Water Saves Energy and Our Climate: A How-To on Estimating Greenhouse Emissions Reductions from Water Conservation:( PDF ) Jenny Gain
[Honolulu BWS], Lisa Maddaus
[Honolulu BWS]
W-10283:10pm - 3:40pmGuiding Water Conservation: Implementation of a Water Use Calculator:( PDF ) Mark Cassalia
[Xeriscape]
W-10293:10pm - 3:40pmLandscape Financial and Environmental Life-cycle Cost:( PDF ) Nancy Hardman
W-10303:10pm - 3:40pmDesign Guidelines for Large Rainwater and Stormwater Harvesting Schemes:( PDF ) Guenter Hauber-Davidson
[Water Conservation Group]
W-10313:10pm - 3:40pmICC Green Code-Safe and Sustainable by the Book:( PDF ) Lee Clifton
[ICC]
W-10323:10pm - 3:40pmHow the Integrated Design Process can Improve Both Energy and Water Efficiency Using Both Local and National Examples:( PDF ) Ray Lucchesi, Mike Ogden
W-10333:45pm - 4:15pmIntegrating Man-Power and Technology in order to Implement Tiered Rate Water Budgets: Irvine Ranch Water District Los Alisos Water District Case Study:( PDF ) Natalie Likens
W-10343:45pm - 4:15pmPhoenix In-Home Visits Social Marketing Program:( PDF ) Annette Humm Keen, David Keen
[BBC Research & Consulting]
W-10353:45pm - 4:15pmConnecting the Dots - Water and Energy: Reducing Our Footprint While Sustaining Our Communities:( PDF ) Steve Lehtonen
[GreenPlumbers]
W-10363:45pm - 4:15pmLessons Learned from the Introductory Landscape & Irrigator Training:( PDF ) Juan Soulas
[San Antonio Water System]
W-10373:45pm - 4:15pmInnovations in Providing ET Data throughout California:( PDF ) Fiona Sanchez
W-10383:45pm - 4:15pmRainwater Harvesting in Oregon:( PDF ) Jill Hoyenga
[Water Management Services]
W-10393:45pm - 4:15pmUtilizing a Water Credit Program to Help Protect Groundwater Reserves:( PDF ) Richard Williamson
[Borrego Water District]
W-10403:45pm - 4:15pmWater Resources & Sustainable Community Efforts:( PDF ) Suzi Zakowski
[Audubon International]
Thursday
IDTimeNameSpeaker
T-10019:30am - 10:00amOntaro Cares - Substainable Landscaping in Residential Redevelopment Areas:( PDF ) Lisa Morgan-Perales
[Inland Empire Utilities Agency]
T-10029:30am - 10:00amSo You Think You're SMART? Overcoming Objections to Installing SMART Irrigation Technologies:( PDF ) Chris Wright
T-10039:30am - 10:00amGreen Roof at the Cannon Office Building in Washington, DC Does More Than Just Reduce Storm Water Run-Off:( PDF ) Paul Bassett
T-10049:30am - 10:00amThe Value of Student Education Programs:( PDF ) Kristeen Ramirez
[Cucamonga Valley Water District]
T-10059:30am - 10:00amOn-Line Landscape Water Budgets In Santa Barbara, CA:( PDF ) Allison Jordon, Julio Sanchez
[ConserVision Consulting]
T-10069:30am - 10:00amImplementing Sustainable Stormwater Management:( PDF ) Skip Graffa
T-10079:30am - 10:00amA Balanced Approach to Water Conservation: Removing Barriers and Maximizing Benefits:( PDF ) Thomas Chesnutt
[A & N Technical Services, Inc.], Mary Ann Dickinson
[Alliance for Water Efficiency]
T-10089:30am - 10:00amResidential Hot Water Distribution Systems (Part 1):( PDF ) Gary Klein
[Affiliated International Management, LLC]
T-100910:05am - 10:35amWater Use in New and Existing Homes in the United States:( PDF ) Peter Mayer
T-101010:05am - 10:35amWhy Do Efficient Irrigation Technologies Sit on the Shelf?:( PDF ) Andrew Smith
[Irrigation Association]
T-101110:05am - 10:35amAgriburbia:Water Efficient and Sustainable Landscape:( PDF ) Carman Skeehan
[TSR Group]
T-101210:05am - 10:35amWater Scene Investigators - A School-based Water Audit Program:( PDF ) Candice Rupprecht
[University of Arizona], Kerry Schwartz
T-101310:05am - 10:35amDirect Implementation of a Landscape Improvement Program:( PDF ) Joe Berg
T-101410:05am - 10:30amGraywater Treatment and Reuse - Update on Package Systems and Their Permitting:( PDF ) John Koeller
T-101510:05am - 10:35amThe USA Needs to Separate Water Policy from Energy Policy, & Create a DOW Dept of Water that Parallels the DOE Dept of Energy:( PDF ) Marilyn Crenshaw
T-101610:05am - 10:35amResidential Hot Water Distribution Systems (Part 2):( PDF ) Gary Klein
[Affiliated International Management, LLC]
T-101710:40am - 11:10amConservation is Good for Business Developing Conservation Profit Programs:( PDF ) Karen Guz
[San Antonio Water System]
T-101810:40am - 11:10amMetropolitan's Public Sector Water Efficiency Program:( PDF ) Alice Webb-Cole
[Metropolitan Water District of Southern California]
T-101910:40am - 11:10amBuilding a Sustainable Future by Embracing Water:( PDF ) Mark O'Hara
T-102010:40am - 11:10amArizona Water Festivals: Student Learning Through Community Engagement:( PDF ) Holly Thomas-Hilburn
[Arizona Water Festivals]
T-102110:40am - 11:10amHarnessing the Power of the Web for Landscape Water Savings:( PDF ) Nick Mrvos
[Irvine Ranch Water District]
T-102210:40am - 11:10amComplete Wastewater Beneficial Reuse (No Discharge) and Roof Runoff Reuse:( PDF ) Pio Lombardo
[Lombardo Associates, Inc.]
T-102310:40am - 11:10amBenchmarking Water Demands - Comparing Apples to Apples:( PDF ) Bill Gauley
[Veritec Consulting Inc.]
T-102410:40am - 11:10amWater Management in Masco Home Services, Inc.'s Environments For Living® Certified Green Program:( PDF ) Craig Selover
[Masco Corporation]
T-102511:15am - 11:45amDry Ice: Water Conservation In Cooling Tower Systems:( PDF ) Jason Millheim, LEED AP
[Denver Water Conservation]
T-102611:15am - 11:45amThe California Water Smart Irrigation Controller Project- Results and Perspective on the Largest Field Study of an Important Emerging Technology:( PDF ) Alice Webb-Cole
[Metropolitan Water District of Southern California]
T-102711:15am - 11:45amEnergy Savings and Air Quality Benefits from the Santa Clara Valley Water District‘s Water Use Efficiency Programs:( PDF ) Hossein Ashktorab, Ph.D
[Santa Clara Valley Water District]
T-102811:15am - 11:45amCity of Dallas Water Utilities: Using Digital Technology to Reach New Audiences:( PDF ) Carole Davis
[City of Dallas Water utilities]
T-102911:15am - 11:45amData Mining San Diego's Five Years of Commercial Landscape Audits Shows the Pros and Cons of the Audit Program:( PDF ) JoEllen Jacoby
T-103011:15am - 11:45amFull Circle Water:( PDF ) Lorne Haveruk
[DH Water Mangement]
T-103111:15am - 11:45amBuilding towards Water Efficiency: Policy Innovation and Education in New and Existing Homes:( PDF ) Elizabeth Hendricks
[University of Waterloo]
T-103211:15am - 11:45amFaucets and Fittings: Restroom Solutions for Sustainable Design:( PDF ) Frank Lastowski
T-10332:00pm - 2:30pmWaterSense Partners of the year panel discussion:( PDF ) Stephanie Thornton
T-10342:00pm - 2:30pmUse Only What You Need: Denver Water's Campaign to Create a Culture of Conservation:( PDF ) Teri Chavez
[Denver Water]
T-10352:00pm - 2:30pmPromoting Water and Energy Efficiency Simultaneously:( PDF ) Diana Pape
[AWWA Water Conservation Division]
T-10362:00pm - 2:30pmEt vs. Eto: Why Water Budgets are Wasting Water:( PDF ) Chris Brown
T-10372:00pm - 2:30pmClimatologically-based Irrigation Controller Bench Testing in Florida:( PDF ) Stacia Davis
T-10382:00pm - 2:30pmA Status Report: The IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Supplement:( PDF ) David Viola
[IAPMO]
T-10392:00pm - 2:30pmMemorandum of Understanding on Plumbing Research:( PDF ) Mary Ann Dickinson
[Alliance for Water Efficiency]
T-10412:35pm - 3:05pmWaterSense Partners of the year panel discussion:( PDF ) Stephanie Thornton
T-10422:35pm - 3:05pmShut Your Tap! Campaign: Using Social Marketing in Conservation Planning:( PDF ) Valerie Howard
[Central Basin Municipal Water District]
T-10432:35pm - 3:05pmPartnering with Non-Profits to reduce Water Consumption by 15%:( PDF ) Jason Millheim, LEED AP
[Denver Water Conservation]
T-10442:35pm - 3:05pmManaging Regional Water Supply Shortages in the Tampa Bay Area:( PDF ) Lisa Krentz
T-10452:35pm - 3:05pmLos Angeles in 2020, A Field Report:( PDF ) Laurance Budd
T-10462:35pm - 3:05pmHow Much Water Does a Swimming Pool Use:( PDF ) Russell Horner
[Water Management, Inc]
T-10472:35pm - 3:05pmDenver Water - Xcel Energy - GreenPlumbers Partner to PLUMB GREEN, SAVE BLUE:( PDF ) Megan Lehtonen
T-10482:35pm - 3:05pmWater Meters: The Good, The Bad and The Reality:( PDF ) Lonnie Burke
[Resource Wise]
T-10493:10pm - 3:40pmRain, Rain Don't Go Away: Capturing Water Savings One Rain Barrel at a Time:( PDF ) Lisa Maddaus
[Honolulu BWS], Carolyn Sawai
[Honolulu BWS]
T-10503:10pm - 3:40pmSelling Behavior Change: Examining Social Marketing Approaches for Water Conservation and Beyond:( PDF ) Tony Silva
[ICF Consulting]
T-10513:10pm - 3:40pmCapitalizing on Behavioral Economics to Save Water and the Planet:( PDF ) Linda Dethman
T-10523:10pm - 3:40pmWater and Energy Savings in the CII Sector:( PDF ) Sean McNeil, Daniel Muelrath
[City of Santa Rosa]
T-10533:10pm - 3:40pmAnalysis of Selecting a Sustainable Irrigation System:( PDF ) Michael Igo
T-10543:10pm - 3:40pmUnderstanding Water Harvesting in Commercial Buildings:( PDF ) John Bauer
T-10553:10pm - 3:40pmBreaking Down Barriers To Generate Sustainable Water Solutions:( PDF ) Eliza Jane Whitman
[Parson's Water & Infrastructure]
T-10563:10pm - 3:40pmThe Evolution of Water Reuse in Florida:( PDF ) Jo Ann Jackson
T-10573:45pm - 4:15pmEvaluating the Effectiveness of Water Conservation Programs:( PDF ) Mary Ann Dickinson
[Alliance for Water Efficiency]
T-10583:45pm - 4:15pmSocial Marketing is a Start. Next Step: Social Norm Marketing for Water Efficiency:( PDF ) Jeffrey Hoffman
T-10593:45pm - 4:15pmWater Scarcity and Energy: The Nexus Strengthens:( PDF ) Ed Borromeo
T-10603:45pm - 4:15pmCorrelating Urban Water Demand, Remotely Sensed Surface Temperature and Vegetation in an Arid Environment:( PDF ) Eve Halper
T-10613:45pm - 4:15pmAn Outdoor Sustainalit-ini: One Part Landscape,One Part Irrigation Improvements:( PDF ) Nathan Adams
T-10623:45pm - 4:15pmHigh-Efficiency vs. Non-Water Urinals:( PDF ) Bill Gauley
[Veritec Consulting Inc.]
T-10633:45pm - 4:15pmSecuring Water for Environmental Purposes:( PDF ) Dr. Sharon B. Megdal
[University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center]
T-10643:45pm - 4:15pmApproach to Conserve Power & Water in Southern California:( PDF ) Andy Slack
[Spot Water Management, Inc.]
Friday
IDTimeNameSpeaker
F-10019:00am - 9:30amThe Watering Group Assistant Study Prototype Devices for Assuring Compliance with Watering Restrictions:( PDF ) Kent Sovocool
[SNWA]
F-10029:00am - 9:30amGiving your consumers a voice - Conservation and Social Media:( PDF ) Park Howell
F-10039:00am - 9:30amAccelerating Water Efficiency: Learning From California's Energy Efficiency Success:( PDF ) Ronnie Cohen
[Natural Resources Defense Council]
F-10049:00am - 9:30amComprehensive Water Use and Customer Characterization for Efficiency and Shortage Planning:( PDF ) Adam Miller
[City of Phoenix Water Services]
F-10059:00am - 9:30amThe Role of the Landscape Contractor to Conserve Water:( PDF ) Richard Restuccia
[ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance]
F-10069:00am - 9:30amDevice Driven Utility Partnerships Pilot Program: Food Steamers - Lesson Learned:( PDF ) Amy McNulty
[Irvine Ranch Water District]
F-10079:00am - 9:30amDevelopment of a Strategic Wholesale Provider Water Conservation Implementation Plan: Lower Colorado River Authority‘s Innovative Approach:( PDF ) Nora Mullarkey
[Lower Colorado River Authority]
F-10089:00am - 9:30amTracking Construction Water Using AMR:( PDF ) Michael Wilson
[City of North Las Vegas]
F-10099:35am - 10:05amMeeting California Model Landscape Ordinance for Large Landscape Area:( PDF ) Philip Regli
F-10109:35am - 10:05amBe a Dribble. Conserve: A Targeted Water Conservation Campaign:( PDF ) Tamaron Hunt
[AgriLife Urban Solutions Center]
F-10119:35am - 10:05amRegional Goal Setting for Water Recycling: Balancing the Use of Potable and Recycled Waters in Parallel with Conservation to Meet Community Needs.:( PDF ) Sean Goldwasser
[Black and Veatch]
F-10129:35am - 10:05amLocating Vegetation in the Las Vegas Valley Using Remote Sensing:( PDF ) Judith Brandt
[SNWA]
F-10139:35am - 10:05amLandscape Market Transformation— 10 Years Later A Snapshot of What We Have Accomplished And Next Steps:( PDF ) Rick Sabbag
F-10149:35am - 10:05amCondensate - Free Water:( PDF ) Phil Weynand
[San Antonio Water System]
F-10159:35am - 10:05amThe Cost of Water: Saving Water, Setting Rates, and Sustainability:( PDF ) Karen Guz
[San Antonio Water System]
F-10169:35am - 10:05amAdvances in the Integration of Acoustic Leak Detection With Fixed Network AMI Systems Provide a New Level of Achievement in Water Resource Management.:( PDF ) Laura Wainwright
[Aclara]
F-101710:10am - 10:40amCity of Henderson‘s Turf Removal Loan Program – One Year Later:( PDF ) Danielle Ball
F-101810:10am - 10:40amIrrigation: Problem or Opportnity? - A Point/Counterpart Conversation About Outdoor Water Use:( PDF ) Tim Malooly
F-101910:10am - 10:40amThe Water-Energy-Carbon Footprint Connection:( PDF ) Gary Klein
[Affiliated International Management, LLC]
F-102010:10am - 10:40amLiving Within Our Means: A Case Study of One Household's Water and Energy Use in Melbourne:( PDF ) Broderick Street
[Department of Sustainability and Environment]
F-102110:10am - 10:40amUrban Dams— Decentralizing Water Supply and Management:( PDF ) Tara Reynaud
F-102210:10am - 11:10amMedical Facilities and Laboratories Offer Huge Savings Opportunities:( PDF ) Bill Hoffman
[H.W.(Bill) Hoffman & Associates, LLC], Bill Hoffman
[H.W.(Bill) Hoffman & Associates, LLC]
F-102310:10am - 10:40amEPA –A Leader in Water Conservation, Reducing its Flow One Facility at a Time:( PDF ) Dexter Johnson
F-102410:10am - 10:40amUtilizing Reclaim Water in Cooling Tower and Air Scrubber Equipment:( PDF ) Marti Adams
[Sandia National Laboratories]
F-102510:45am - 11:15amWater Conservation Program Planning: Will Customers Pay More for Less?:( PDF ) James Brezack
F-102610:45am - 11:15amIrrigation: Problem or Opportunity?:( PDF ) Allison Hogge
[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]
F-102710:45am - 11:15amCreating Sustainable Solutions to Water and Energy Challenges:( PDF ) Kyle Okamura
F-102810:45am - 11:15amValuable Lessons in Audits for the CII Sector: A Public/Private Collaboration:( PDF ) David Isaacson
[WaterWise Consulting, Inc.]
F-102910:45am - 11:15amComparison of Catch Can and Multi–Depth Soil Moisture Distribution Uniformity:( PDF ) Douglas Kieffer
F-103010:45am - 11:45amMedical Facilities and Laboratories Offer Huge Savings Opportunities:( PDF ) Bill Hoffman
[H.W.(Bill) Hoffman & Associates, LLC]
F-103110:45am - 11:15amSustainable Economic Stimulus Requires Decentralized Water Treatment Systems:( PDF ) William Kirksey
F-103210:45am - 11:15amPrivate Sewer Utilities - Filling the Void:( PDF ) Anish Jantrania
[NCS Water Solutions]
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