Tuesday, October 8 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Central Time
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Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Room 335
Title: Resilient Solutions in Response to Nature's Forces
Description:
Let's explore three case studies of resilient solutions in response to natural disasters that affected different regions of the world! The speakers will share their experiences and lessons learned from dealing with extreme events, such as fires, flooding, and droughts disrupted essential services in the water sector and beyond. The session will highlight the importance of integrating stormwater management practices, land use policies, water rights and community engagement in building back better and enhancing resilience. Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the importance of resiliency planning in the water sector.
2. Summarize lessons learned in response to unprecedented natural disasters.
3. Explain integration of holistic water solution.
PRESENTATIONS
Our Journey: The Unprecedented Wildfire Response of the Lahaina WWRF
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Infrastructure Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather Events: "Domino Effect"
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The "Perfect Storm" for Australian Water Utilities
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Type: Traditional Technical Session
