One-Day Conference This Thursday (Feb. 23) on Overcoming Obstacles to Next Generation of Local Water Supplies

In the face of future supply uncertainties, Metropolitan Water District event will delve into local efforts that advance stormwater capture, seawater desalination, recycling, groundwater

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:

WHAT:	The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California hosts a technical conference on the findings of 13 studies and pilot projects that address obstacles to the future production of local stormwater capture, seawater desalination, recycling and groundwater recovery.
WHEN:	Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Metropolitan Water District headquarters, 700 N. Alameda St., adjacent to historic Union Station, downtown Los Angeles
PARTICIPANTS:	Local experts from Metropolitan member public agencies who completed research and pilot projects will take part in sessions moderated by Metropolitan Directors Glen Dake of Los Angeles, Steve Blois of Calleguas Municipal Water District, John T. Morris of San Marino, and Richard Atwater of Foothill Municipal Water District
BACKGROUND:	Southern California uses less imported water than it did a generation ago even though the region has grown by 5 million people, thanks to investments made under Metropolitan’s long-range water strategy known as the Integrated Water Resources Plan. First adopted by Metropolitan’s Board of Directors in 1996, the IRP established targets for a diversified portfolio of water investments that help maintain supply reliability during normal conditions, prolonged drought and severe regulatory limitations.
	The IRP also calls for the development of supply actions to help prepare the Southland to adapt to future uncertainties presented by climate change, population growth and economic expansion. Metropolitan’s board approved the Foundational Actions Funding Program in April 2013 that provided $3 million for 13 technical studies and pilot projects that reduce barriers to the future production of stormwater, desalination, recycled water and groundwater.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving nearly 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.