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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 TWCA Fall Conference at the Marriott Rivercenter. Conference information is included below. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2024 Fall Conference, October 23-25, 2024. |
Continuing Education
NEW: Download a Course Certificate Here
For engineers, geoscientists, and other professionals who want to keep a record of continuing education. Download the certificate with a copy of the conference program for your files. Note that we apply for attorney CLE credits due to specific requirements of the State Bar. Course information is listed below.
MCLE Course Information
COURSE TITLE: TWCA Fall Conference
COURSE DATE(S): 11/01/2023 TO 11/03/2023
COURSE LOCATIONS: San Antonio, TX
COURSE NO: 174216388
SPONSOR NO: 2073
ACCREDITED CLE HOURS: 4.50
- Water Quality Updates & Meeting (1 hour)
- KEYNOTE: Emily Lindley – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Commissioner (.5 hours)
- KEYNOTE: Col. Rhett Blackmon, Galveston District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (.5 hours)
- Produced Water Discharge Permit Update: Robert Sadlier, TCEQ (.5 hours)
- Federal Affairs Updates & Meeting, Chaired by Tom Ray (1 hour)
- Endangered Species Committee (1 hour)
Presentations
Thursday, November 2
Water Quality Committee Meeting & Updates:
- PFAS/Emerging Contaminants: Dr. Bryan Brooks, Baylor University
- Watershed Ordinances: Jason Pierce, Upper Trinity Regional Water District
Keynote: Col. Rhett Blackmon - Commander, USACE Galveston District
Produced Water Discharge Permit Update: Robert Sadlier – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Federal Affairs Committee:
- National Waterways Conference Update: Julie Ufner, NWC
- WOTUS Update: Matt Stahman, RES
Friday, November 3
Endangered Species Committee Meeting & Updates:
- Update: Meghan Hope, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- Developing CCAA Update: Lower Colorado River Authority
Engaging the Public in Regional Flood Planning: Reg. 11 Lessons Learned. Moderated by Reem Zoun, Texas Water Development Board; Velma Danielson, ICF; Doug Miller, Chairman, Region 11 Flood Planning Group; Lauren Willis, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; Jay Scanlon, Freese & Nichols, Inc.
How to Build Allies Before You Need Them: Simon Van Dyk, Touchstone District Services
The Water Drop:
- Tapping Lake Travis- BCRUA Deep Water Intake Project: Karen Bondy, Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority
- Austin’s ASR Efforts: Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water
- FEMA Letter of Map Revision Efforts: Erin Cavazos, San Antonio River Authority & Todd Ward, Harris County Flood Control District
- Desalination Update: Bill Norris, NorrisLeal, LLC
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Friday Morning Breakfast
Thursday Night Reception
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Wednesday Night Reception
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Thursday Grab 'N Go Breakfast
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Networking Break - Coffee | Networking Break - Ice Cream Treats |
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