EBC Water Resources Program: Climate and Extreme Weather Trends and the Impact on Water Infrastructure Systems

Changes in climate and extreme weather events have and will continue to have a profound effect on our existing and future water infrastructure. Some events have led to major problems with the management of water and wastewater systems in New England. This EBC Water Resources Program has assembled a panel of industry experts to discuss trends, the planning that has and needs to occur to protect our water infrastructure investments, and some of the solutions that have been implemented to date.

General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (3.5 training contact hours). Please select this option during registration if you wish to receive a certificate.

Program Co-Chairs

• Michael Scipione, Vice-Chair, Strategic Planning, EBCNE; President, Weston & Sampson
• Steve Roy, Vice Chair,  EBC Water Resources Committe; Coastal Adaptation and Green Infrastructure Service Line Manager, Ramboll

Climate Change Science – Weather Trends and Impacts Relative to Water Infrastructure

• Ellen M. Douglas, P.E., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Hydrology, School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts – Boston

Approaches and Actions in Response to Climate Impacts

• Lise Marx, Senior Program Manager, Master Planning, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Wastewater Infrastructure – Operations Changes Planned and Implemented to a Treatment Facility

• Janine Burke-Wells, Executive Director, City of Warwick Sewer Authority

Final Agenda – EBC Water Resources Program – Climate and Extreme Weather Trends and the Impact on Water Infrastructure Systems