Call for Water Efficiency Abstracts

Experts in the field of water efficiency are invited to submit abstracts for the second WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, slated for Oct. 7-9, 2009, in Las Vegas.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is Jan. 30. Professionals, scientists, government employees, organizations, public and private institutions, policy makers, students and all others working in an industry related to water efficiency are invited to submit an abstract for an oral presentation, panel discussion or workshop.

The inaugural WaterSmart Innovations, held Oct. 8-10, 2008, was the largest and most comprehensive conservation-specific conference of its kind in the world. Event organizers hope to build upon this groundbreaking event, created to broaden the knowledge of innovations in water conservation including products, programs and outreach. All topics related to innovations in water conservation will be considered. Potential topics include:

• Conservation and Incentive Program Management
• Drought Management Planning
• Alternate Sources
• Rainwater/Greywater/Stormwater Harvesting
• Sustainable Construction and Development
• High Efficiency Fixtures and Appliances
• Policy Development/Public Outreach
• Landscapes and Outdoor Water Use
• Marketing Conservation Programs
• Education (youth, adult)

Candidates chosen as presenters will be notified by e-mail and postal mail no later than March 15. A complete list of topics and submittal guidelines is available at www.WaterSmartInnovations.com.