LAS VEGAS -- Water-efficiency professionals from around the world gathered last week to discuss innovation and conservation at the third annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition.
More than 1,000 participants from 40 states and 10 countries attended the event. The conference, presented by the Southern Nevada Water Authority in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program and the American Water Works Association, offered more than 130 professional sessions and an expo that featured 90 exhibitors from around the world.
"Natural capitalism" advocate Hunter Lovins and Steven Solomon, author of "Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power and Civilization," served as the keynote speakers. Technical tours of the Hoover Dam, the Springs Preserve and The Venetian Resort highlighted the area's water-efficiency practices and water resources.
"Based upon preliminary feedback, this was our most successful event so far," said Doug Bennett, WSI program chairman. "What really makes this event unique is the diversity and the quality of the professionals that attend."
The fourth WSI conference and expo has been scheduled for Oct. 5-7, 2011.
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