Clean Water Conference
Overview
The Clean Water Act turned 50! It’s time we take a moment and explore this extremely important law? How is it working? Are the regulatory programs effectively addressing critical water quality issues? What is the latest science, and are we paying attention to it? Is the Clean Water Act up to the challenges we’re facing?
On January 11, 2023, we are gathering knowledgeable leaders and diverse perspectives to explore these important water quality issues. The conference will include a full day of presentations, Q&A, and roundtable discussions. We have built in plenty of time at the breaks and lunch to visit and re-connect with others! It’s been a long time since we were able to safely gather in-person and we’re excited to see you there!
Agenda
8:30-9:00 ~ Onsite Registration
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MORNING PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
9:00-12:00 ~ Water Quality Big Picture
What are the biggest water quality challenges facing us right now, and what should we do about them? Is the Clean Water Act effectively addressing critical water quality issues?
12:00-1:00 ~ LUNCH
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AFTERNOON ROUNDTABLES
1:00-2:30 ~ Clean Water Act
Where have we been and where do we need to go? State and Federal Regulatory Programs, NPDES Permits, TMDLs, Water Quality Standards, Pre-Treatment, Water Quality Management Plans and more
3:00-4:30 ~ Toxics
What do we know and what should we do about it? What are the risks to human health? What is the latest science on toxics and other emerging contaminants?
Moderators
MARY LOU SOSCIA
US Environmental Protection Agency
HOLLY DUNCAN
Environmental Law Education Center
Speakers
Representative KEN HELM
Oregon State Legislature,
House District 34
Chair, Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, and Water
KATHLEEN FEEHAN GEORGE
Tribal Councilwoman, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Chair, Oregon Environmental Quality Commission
JENNIFER WIGAL
Administrator, Water Quality Division
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
DANIEL OPALSKI
Director,
Water Division
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10
RIAN SALLEE
Director,
Vancouver Field Office
Washington Department of Ecology
ELISE GRANEK, PhD
Professor
Portland State University
DIANNE BARTON, PhD
Water Quality Coordinator,
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Chair, National Tribal Toxics Task Force
DAVID FARRER, PhD
Public Health Toxicologist
Oregon Health Authority
KEVIN MASTERSON
Stony Creek Consulting
GENE FOSTER
Water Quality Manager
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
MICHELLE WILCOX
Columbia River Basin Grant Program
US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10
CORISSA HOLMES
Environmental Programs Supervisor
City of Redmond
Chair, Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies
The conference will be held in Miller Hall at the beautiful World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. Located next to the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center has plenty of on-site parking and easy light rail access.
Registration
CLEAN WATER CONFERENCE
January 11, 2023 | 9:00-4:30
$450 Early registration rate ends January 6, 2023
REGISTER