Benefits Water resource management often struggles with the mismatch of political and hydrologic boundaries. Instead of drawing our jurisdictions according to natural watersheds, as suggested by the great western explorer John Wesley Powell, many of our political boundaries follow just the opposite. Political lines that follow rivers or lakes force resource sharing and collaboration for long term success. Integrated water resources management...

Benefits Storm water regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to learn...

FEMP eTraining: Planning an Energy Assessment for Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the Energy Assessment process in Federal facilities and comply with executive orders and legislative mandates: Select the proper energy assessment type and prioritize facilities in most need of an energy assessment; Assemble an energy assessment team with the proper expertise; Conduct the energy assessment walkthrough and interview key personnel; Develop t...

FEMP eTraining: Commissioning for Existing Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the commissioning process for existing Federal buildings and employ best practices to: • Lead the commissioning activity in-house or supplement in-house capabilities; • Implement whole-building commissioning or select individual systems to be commissioned; • Develop a targeted plan including key data collection, an effective launch; a thorough walk...

FEMP eTraining: Selecting, Implementing, and Funding Photovoltaic Systems in Federal Facilities Learn best practices for selecting and installing PV technologies at Federal sites: Evaluate the main types of PV materials and technologies and basic PV system components; Predict a site’s available solar resources and select the best technologies Interpret manufacturer performance ratings, understand environmental impacts, and assess warrant...

With rising costs of oil and natural gas, we find ourselves in a global movement focusing on a need for cleaner and more efficient energy options. Opal Event's Clean and Green Investment Forum will bring together experts from throughout the country to discuss the most important topics in cleantech and greentech. Attendees will represent many of the nation's pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices as well as utility companies, fe...

DATASET DISCOVERY DAYDiscussion on Climate Information and ApplicationsNOAA's National Climatic Data Center Asheville, NCNovember 28 - 29, 2012www.cicsnc.org/events/ddd ANNOUNCEMENT NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) and the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites - North Carolina (CICS-NC), are pleased to host the first Dataset Discovery Day, to be held at NCDC in Asheville, North Carolina. “Dataset Discovery Da...

Benefits There are several alternatives for consideration to provide sanitary sewerage for municipal services. While gravity sanitary sewers may be the preferred solution, flat terrain, shallow groundwater or rock can increase construction cost prohibitively. Typically gravity sewers can extend (at 0.4% slope) for only 2,000 feet in flat terrain (8' drop) before a lift station is required. If houses have basements or groundwater/rock are issue...

WHAT: TREIA Business Builder Luncheonw/ Citigroup's Michael Eckhart WHEN: Wednesday, November 28, 201211:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Check-in12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon/Q&A WHERE: NRG Tower atHouston's downtown Pavilions 1201 Fannin Street Houston, Texas 77002 Link to Google Map (832) 320-1200Further details to be provided later to registrants HOW MUCH: $25 for TREIA Members$40 for non-TREIA MembersClick here to become a TREIA MemberNO ON-SI...

Welcome to the Shale EnviroSafe Conference & Exhibition Shale EnviroSafe is the industry event that brings together the entire shale drilling & development community to discuss environmental health, safety, & regulatory considerations and explore viable solutions for all shale plays around the U.S. To complement a 2-day conference program, Shale EnviroSafe will have an exhibit floor for leading service companies, as well as State a...