3rd Canadian National Conference and Policy Forum on Water Efficiency and Conservation
This Conference will provide a unique national perspective on water efficiency and conservation programs, issues and initiatives - focussing on all aspects of municipal efficiency programs from technology, to best management practices, to policy and education programs. Normally these issues are addressed piecemeal, or on a regional basis - this event will provide a national Canadian perspective.
The Conference will be of interest to:
- municipal or utility staff considering starting a water efficiency program
- municipal staff who develop and manage water efficiency and conservation programs at the municipal level,
- senior government officials responsible for water management and conservation programs,
- manufacturers of water efficient and conserving products,
- providers of water management services,
- academics, and
- environmental stakeholder groups.
Jonathan Dennis is a policy advisor at the Environment Agency, which is the environmental regulator covering England and Wales. He has been working in demand management within water resources for three years and prior to this he worked in water resources in the water industry.
Jonathan has led and advised on projects looking at a wide range of water conservation techniques. These include examining the links between water and energy efficiency, advising on sustainable building policy and researching water reuse and recycling technologies.
Register for the Conference now by filling out the registration online (only if paying by Visa or MasterCard) or using the attached PDF form and return to CWWA (use this form for credit card payment and cheque/money-orders). The best value is to go for the Full Registration which gives you everything including all Sessions, Policy Forum, luncheons, refreshment breaks, delegate`s programme, Evening Reception and the Conference Dinner. Please use only one method.
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Event sponsors, should they wish, will be provided space to mount their table displays. Help defray the costs of holding the Conference by sponsoring a lunch, refreshment break, dinner, entertainment or put your company logo on the delegate`s bag or Conference Programme.
Victoria`s old-world charm is preserved in its heritage buildings, splendid formal gardens, old-fashioned horse drawn carriages and delightful teahouses. At the same time, Victoria is characterized by a youthful, modern energy apparent in the immense popularity of its many outdoor activities and the vibrancy of its cutting-edge arts and culture scene. A favourite city among shoppers, Victoria is a marketplace of beautiful things from across Canada and around the world. Specialties include native art from the northwest coast`s First Nations and fine arts and crafts by B.C. artists and artisans.
Culinary tourism flourishes where you can choose from a mouth-watering menu of tour options ranging from winery, cidery and brewery tours, to farm tours, cooking classes and multi-day gourmet adventures. The splendour of Victoria`s forests, coastlines and parklands provides a tranquil complement to the exciting bustle of the Inner Harbour and downtown. Victoria is a dynamic city, where the traditional and modern blend, offering visitors everything they could wish for. To plan your perfect stay, visit Tourism Victoria.
The POLIS Project on Ecological Governance is organizing a `Water Conservation Planning Workshop` on October 13, 2009 (8:15 am to 1:45 pm) at the Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria, BC.
Complementary to the CWWA 3rd National Conference on Water Efficiency and Conservation, the Workshop is targeted at municipal staff directly involved in the development of water plans, such as water managers and staff, sustainability coordinators, engineers, ecologists, consultants, watershed advisors and citizen representatives. The Workshop will talk about implementing the POLIS WaterSmart Toolkit into your community. By integrating hands-on learning with grounded research and practical experience, participants will increase their capacity in creating and deploying effective, long-term water conservation programs.