REAP invites you to the 2014 REAP Regional Water Conference on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Meridian Center in Newton, Kansas. Breakfast and lunch are provided, come join the regional dialogue on water in Kansas!
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast (Foyer)
General Sessions (all sessions located in Meridian Room)
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:15 a.m. Keynote: Water for 2060: Oklahoma’s Vision for the Future
Speaker: J.D. Strong, Executive Director, Oklahoma Water Resources Board
With the passge of the Water for 2060 Act in 2012, Oklahoma became the first state in the nation to establish a bold, statewide goal of consuming no more fresh water in 2060 than is consumed today. Mr. Strong will share the steps the State is taking to promote conservation, recycling, efficiency and reuse to meet this goal.
10:00 a.m. Vision for the Future of Water in Kansas: Input to date, additional information needs and next steps
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10:30 a.m. Break & Vendor Exhibitors
11:00 a.m. Water as an Economic Driver in Kansas: Current Position and Opportunities
Speaker: Dr. Art Hall, Director, Center for Applied Economics, University of Kansas
11:30 a.m. Future of Water in Kansas Table Discussions
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Legislative Update Networking and vendor exhibits
1:00 p.m. Attaining the 50 Year Vision : What are the Roles of Government, Business and Agriculture? What Partnerships and Opportunities Exist?
Moderator: David Traster, Special Counsel, Foulston Siefkin
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1:45 p.m. A National Look at Funding Options for Water Supply and Natural Resource Projects
Speaker: Misty Bruckner, CUS Director, Hugo Wall School, Wichita State University
2:15 p.m. Future of Water in Kansas Table Discussions
2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks: Mayor Marcey Gregory, City of Goddard, Water Resource Chair
3:00 p.m. Adjourn