Conference Agenda

Communities across the Pacific Northwest face a diverse set of water resource challenges. From developing additional water supplies to managing wastewater under tightening discharge limits, communities are exploring and selecting water reuse to meet their water resource needs. This session will present case studies from around the Pacific Northwest on how water reuse is being assessed, pursued and the partnerships built to advance water reuse. The session will include short case studies and a moderated discussion with pre-developed questions to provide a robust dive into the technical, economic, and social aspects of assessing and advancing water reuse in a variety of community settings.

This session will provide an update of water reuse news and accomplishments from a national and regional perspective. Attendees will learn about federal advocacy to advance water reuse and the communication tools, peer networking and reuse technical learning opportunities provided by the WateReuse Association. The session will then shift gears to highlight accomplishments and work within the Pacific Northwest to advance reuse through advocacy, legislation, and communications in the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho, including the second successful Oregon Water Reuse Summit held in June 2023. Attendees will learn about advocacy, networking and information sharing opportunities for water professionals in the Pacific Northwest.