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Edgewater, MD -- An international program addressing a decentralized infrastructure for a sustainable future is scheduled for March 10-14, 2007, at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. This conference, in addition to being the 16th Annual Program of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) is also the 1st International Program of this type to be held in the U.S.
The conference will bring together a collection of U.S and International experts to share their knowledge, research, expertise, strategies and case studies for achieving sustainability in future water resource use through greater use of decentralized systems.
It is an opportunity for practitioners and advocates of decentralized approaches in the United States to share their experiences with international practitioners, while learning about a wide-range of advances in technology, planning, policy, and regulatory approaches occurring throughout Europe and Asia.
The International program will also provide sessions on accepted approaches to achieving sustainability. Many of the innovative programs currently underway worldwide that can be integrated with decentralized wastewater systems will be featured at the conference. As an example:
“Leapfrog” Technology in Developing Economies – China is beginning to explore decentralized and integrated water systems that have the potential to “leapfrog” over conventional Western approaches.
Sustainability Ratings for Water – Australian homebuilders and engineers collaborate to enhance water sustainability of urban infill developments by rating and certifying localized source, use, treatment, reuse, and disposal options.
Green Development and Closed Loop Water Systems – British Columbia, Canada housing developments and eco-villages incorporate “off-the-grid” principles.
Managed Reuse in Commercial Buildings – Over 2,000 Japanese urban buildings collect and reuse graywater, blackwater, and roof runoff for landscaping and toilet flushing.
Watershed Management: Innovative Regulatory and Management Institutions to Protect Ecosystems – Performance-based approaches to standards and regulations are being developed in Eastern Europe.
Integrated Water Resource Management: Cities of the Future – Cities are demanding water management utilities develop new links to urban hydrology, landscape, green cities and smart growth benefits.
Research and Development for Decentralized Systems – The European Union Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform will mobilize funding for research into new and more sustainable technologies.
Innovation Strategies – A UNESCO project in the Netherlands develops collaborative demonstration projects and learning alliances in developed and developing cities.
Modular Units and Private Financing – Indian developers are creating new models for modular water and wastewater treatment units in “off-the-grid” subdivisions and communities.
Global Competition and New Markets – Australian researchers see expanding markets as a driver for innovation and high-tech exports.
The schedule and design of the Water for All Life Conference program is also highly unique – because it focuses on establishing an interactive dialogue among participants and speakers. International case studies and plenary sessions are organized as panel discussions, with a facilitator leading each panel of experts on each topic. Sessions are structured to stimulate an exchange of practical experiences, research and policy needs.
Highlighted guest speakers for the International Program include: Paul Reiter, International Water Association; Goen Ho, Murdock University, Australia; Patrick Lucey, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting, Ltd., Kimberley, British Columbia; Paul Brown, CDM Consultants; Glen Daigger, CH2M Hill, Consultants; Xiaodi Hao, Beijing Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
Classroom-style sessions will also be given by U.S. and international presenters that includes NOWRA’s A-Z of Onsite Systems, Innovative Systems; GIS, Land Use Planning and Cluster Systems; Responsible Management Entities; International Research and Case Studies; Performance Standards for Decentralized Systems; International Water and Reuse; Nutrient Reduction Strategies and many more!
The conference exposition features U.S. companies with leading technologies. Over 150 exhibitors are attending to enhance the learning of the participants. This conference will be of value to anyone involved in water resources, wastewater or storm water management.
More details are available on NOWRA’s website at http://www.nowra.org/
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