Save the dates! DEQ hosts an annual Water Reuse Conference designed to enable water and wastewater operators, engineers, public works directors, elected officials, consultants, developers, attorneys, environmental advocates, and other professionals to continue their education, network, and discuss key issues related to water reuse in Idaho and the West.

Navigating the American Carbon World (NACW) is the largest and most comprehensive gathering for information and discussion around climate change policy and carbon markets. Happening April 16-18 in San Francisco, NACW will take an in-depth look at California’s historic cap-and-trade program, including discussions on market structure, revenue allocation, legal issues and forecasts. The conference will also delve into other established and...

As the 21st Century unfolds, the agricultural community and water resource managers will confront an array of challenges. One of the greatest challenges of the past several decades has been addressing the impacts of agricultural production on nutrient loading to streams and rivers, and the resultant problems with freshwater and coastal eutrophication. AWRA provides leadership in the national dialogue on agriculture and water resources, both he...

CEQA compliance is an uphill battle - do you know what you're up against? The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state's environmental protection laws. CEQA is enforced by litigation and therefore tends to be a focus for lawsuits challenging the land use decisions of public agencies. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing good CEQA documents. Attend this seminar...

Discover how to navigate the minefields of CEQA with ease. Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding the administrative process. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of EIR issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding project approval without worry. Avoid problems down the road by making sure you have all the latest information and survival tips. And that's not all!...

Water distribution rehabilitation is an urgent infrastructure problem and will be on the agenda of utilities, local governments, and industries for many years. Based on national studies, a large gap exists between current expenditures on water main rehabilitation and the investment levels needed to sustain system integrity. Many aging pipe segments are candidates for renewal and must be updated through funding from capital improvement programs...

Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of SEQRA. Join us for this seminar and get practical information about a complex area of the law presented by an extremely knowledgeable faculty in an interactive format. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding SEQRA strategies. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You will gain t...

24th GlobalCon 2013 -Energy, Power & Facility Management Strategies & Technologies Decision makers from business, industry and government must now seek integrated energy solutions — solutions which assure both a secure and affordable energy supply to meet today's and tomorrow's needs, and effective management of energy and overall operational costs. Globalcon 2013, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is designed spe...

Most impacts to wetlands and waters occurring from development activities, like a road crossing or construction of a utility corridor, require permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Typically impacts greater than 0.1 acres in size require mitigation to compensate for authorized impacts. After advancing wetland mitigation guidance for several decades in their regulatory programs, the USACE and U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will kick-off First Thursday Seminars with the live webcast Combined Heat and Power: An Integrated Approach to Energy Resources on February 7, 2013. Experts Patricia Welesko Garland and Bob Slattery of Oak Ridge National Laboratory will offer training about technologies, applications, and successful examples to optimize heat and power resources at your site. Specifica...