One Water Leadership Summit 2013 - Module 1

National leaders (past Spotlighted Communities) discuss recent progress and opportunities that serve the triple bottom line – environmental, economic, and social goals toward water sustainability.

Moderator:
Ben Grumbles, President, U.S. Water Alliance

Panelists:
Michael Carlin, Deputy General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Adel Hagekhalil, Assistant General Manager, L.A. Bureau of Sanitation
Mami Hara, Chief of Staff, Water Commissioner, City of Philadelphia
Terry Leeds, Director, Kansas City MO Water Services
Angela Licata, Deputy Commissioner of Sustainability, NYC Environmental Protection
Matthew J. Millea, Deputy County Executive for Physical Services, Onondaga County
James Parrott, Executive Director, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Bruce Roll, Watershed Management Director, Clean Water Services, Hillsboro, Oregon

Based on local innovation throughout the country and advances in science and technology, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is modernizing its national stormwater regulations. EPA is considering minimum performance standards and other approaches to more effectively and equitably achieving clean water while also providing multiple community benefits. This panel will provide an overview of the policies being considered, local experiences to date, and future opportunities for integrated stormwater management.

Moderator:
Katherine Baer, Senior Director, Clean Water and Water Supply, American Rivers

Panelists:
Michael Shapiro, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Marc Cammarata, Director, Office of Watersheds, City of Philadelphia
Mark Gold, Associate Director, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, UCLA
Andy Lipkis, President & CEO, Tree People
Mark Pestrella, Assistant Director, Department of Public Works, L.A. County (NAFSMA representative)

Important Note: No Continuing Education credits are awarded for participation in this program.