Conference Agenda
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8:00–9:00 a.m. Door Opens, Registration, Networking, Exhibitor’s Table
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. |
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
- Welcome Remarks
- Our Commitment to Future Generations Mini Keynotes
- Title Sponsor Remarks: NJ American Water
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| 9:45–10:00 a.m. |
BREAK |
| 10:00–11:15 a.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1 |
- Authority Governance Explained
- Building Holistic Pathways for Resilient Municipal Stormwater Management
- Advancing Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) in New Jersey Part 1
- Connecting the Dots: Organizing Our Approach to PFAS Challenges Part 1: Mapping Existing Efforts
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| 11:15-11:30 a.m. |
BREAK |
| 11:30-12:30 p.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2 |
- Addressing Combined Sewer Overflows: Navigating Challenges and Solutions
- Debt as a Tool, Not a Burden: Smart Financing for Stronger Water Systems
- Advancing Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) in New Jersey Part 2
- Connecting the Dots: Organizing Our Approach to PFAS Challenges Part 2: Collaboration Opportunities
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| 12:30-1:40 p..m. |
LUNCH AND AFTERNOON KICK OFF
THIS MOMENT: THE STATE OF WATER AND OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE |
- Jersey Water Works, Nicole Miller
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Commissioner Shawn LaTourette
- Veolia, Community Builder Sponsor
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| 1:45-2:45 p.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 3 |
- Advancing Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) in New Jersey Part 3
- Water Affordability: An Action Agenda for a Permanent Low-Income Water Affordability Program in New Jersey
- Rethinking Economies of Scale: Regionalization, Shared Services, and the Spectrum of Opportunities Part 1
- Leaders in Green Infrastructure: Overcoming Local Challenges
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| 2:45-3:00 p.m. |
BREAK |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4 |
- Rethinking Economies of Scale: Regionalization, Shared Services, and the Spectrum of Opportunities Part 2
- NJDEP Operator’s License Updates and Inspiring Journeys from Emerging Water Leaders
- Protecting Future Generations: Policy Solutions that Protect Health and Addresses Lead in Water
4:00 p.m. Conference Adjourns |