Protecting Our Precious Resource
- Texas Waters
Thursday, October 19, 2017 | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) has assembled leaders from across public utilities, academia, industry, consulting, and resource planning to provide perspective and insight on the constraints they are facing with regard to Texas water resources. Attendees will learn the scope of issues being addressed by small and large utilities and gain insights into the strategies being employed to meet water demands and energy needs. Addressing today's complex water needs requires careful planning and innovative solutions. Our collection of notable experts will present available options and programs that have worked to secure the future of Texas waters.
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Time
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Session
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Speaker
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8:25 a.m.
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Welcome and Introduction
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 Robert C. Williams, P.E., BCEE
President
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
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8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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State of the San Antonio Water System
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Robert R. Puente
President/CEO
San Antonio Water System
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9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Headwaters at the Comal: Restoration, Education, Community
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Nancy Pappas
Project Director
New Braunfels Utilities
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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
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Challenges to Texas Water Quality and Availability
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Dr. Danny D. Reible, P.E., BCEE
Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair
Texas Tech University
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Break
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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Innovation in Resource Recovery – A Texas Perspective
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David R. Jackson, P.E., BCEE
Principal, Vice President
Freese & Nichols
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11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Challenges to Recycling and Reuse of Wastewater from Oil and Gas Wells
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Dan Mueller
Director, Natural Gas Exploration and Production
The Environmental Defense Fund
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Lunch (Box lunch included with registration)
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1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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Insights into Water Utilization & Engagement in the South TX Oil Field
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Christopher Ashcraft
Vice President
South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable
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Pete Spicer
Senior Environmental Scientist ConocoPhillips Eagle Ford Water Leader
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2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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What Makes the San Antonio River Important
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Suzanne Scott
General Manager
San Antonio River Authority
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3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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The Regional Water Planning Process – A Success Story
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Kathleen Jackson
Board Member
Texas Water Development Board
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3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Closing Summary Roundtable
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All Speakers
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4:00 p.m.
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Adjourn
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Robert C. Williams, P.E., BCEE
President
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
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Event Registration
AAEES Members: $175.00
Non Members: $200.00
Student Members: $60.00*
*Limited number of Student Sponsorships available upon request
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