1st Annual Choose Clean Water Conference

1st Annual Choose Clean Water – Chesapeake Bay Restoration Conference (Jan 10-12 2010)

Thank you for making the 1st Annual Choose Clean Water Conference a huge success.  With over 250 participants, nine Members of Congress, and numerous speakers, this first-ever convening of clean water advocates from across the six states and District of Columbia highlighted the power of bringing people together for a common cause.  Don’t worry if you missed it this year, we have put the conference on-line!  Below you will find links for video, powerpoints from the concurrent policy sessions, and photos.  Check out some of the highlights including:

•    Congressman Elijah Cummings stirring speech about building the army to pass comprehensive legislation;
•    EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s announcement of new regulations and increased funding for Bay states;
•    DC Water and Sewer Authority General Manager George Hawkins talking about the importance of reform of the Clean Water Act;
•    Presentations on the development of pollution limits (TMDLs), a new stormwater paradigm in the Chesapeake region, preparing communities for a more volatile climate,  the challenges of agriculture, mobilizing political support for healthy waters, and conserving the Chesapeake’s treasured landscapes;
•    A panel discussion highlighting agencies responses to the Chesapeake Bay Executive Order; and
•    Senator Ben Cardin speaking about the importance of passing the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act.

A video compilation, including recorded content from our livestream:

http://www.choosecleanwater.org/cms/video

Powerpoint:  http://www.slideshare.net/ChooseCleanWater/presentations

You Tube Video:  http://www.youtube.com/user/ChooseCleanWater

Photos:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/choosecleanwater

Stay tuned for information about next year’s conference!