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Thank you to everyone who attended the TWCA Summer Conference June 14-16, 2023 at The Woodlands Resort. View the presentations, photos, and CLE credits roster below.

Thursday, June 15

Water Quality Updates - Nutrient Water Quality Criteria: Chris Pasch and Meg Pierce-Walsh - Plummer Associates, Inc., and Wastewater Treatment for Semi-Conductor Industry: Dave Sobek - Carollo Engineers
Federal Affairs Updates: Tom Ray - Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
Coastal Project Updates: Nicole Sunstrum – Gulf Coast Protection District, Allen Sims – Jefferson Co. Drainage District #7, Don Carona – Orange County Drainage District (Moderated By Ray Russo)
KEYNOTE: Director L'Oreal Stepney - TWDB
Navigating Evolving Weather Patterns: Dr. Hal Needham - Catastrophe & National Claims
The Drop In: Water Planning and Technology Initiatives for Houston Water: Ekaterina Fitos – Houston Public Works, Dynamic Water Systems: How SJRA is Applying Digital Transformation Strategies: Robert Smith – San Jacinto River Authority, and
Update on the Annexation Petition at Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District: Dirk Aaron – Clearwater UWCD

Friday, June 16

Endangered Species Updates – USFWS Updates: Courtney Dvorsky - USFWS and Discussion on Tri-Colored Bat: Paulina Williams – Baker Botts
Exploration Green: Charriss York - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
88th Legislative Session Recap: Sarah Kirkle – TWCA, Ty Embrey – Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., and Linda Christie – Tarrant Regional Water District

Check out photos from the conference

CLE Credit Hours

Event: TWCA Summer Conference 2023
Date: 06/14/2023 to 06/16/2023
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Hours: 5 Hours
Course number: 174201812
Sponsor No.: 2073
Courses:

Water Quality Updates & Meeting, Chaired by Randy Palachek (1 hour)
Federal Affairs Updates & Meeting, Chaired by Tom Ray (1 hour)
KEYNOTE: L’Oreal Stepney – Texas Water Development Board, Director (.5 hours)
Endangered Species Committee – Chaired by Glenn Clingenpeel (1 hour)
KEYNOTE: Kathleen Jackson – Public Utility Commission, Commissioner (.5 hours)
KEYNOTE: Representative Stan Kitzman + 88th Legislative Session Recap (1 hour)