Water Conservation Workshop
Water Conservation Workshop
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
(9:00 am - 11:30 am)
Highlander Union Building 302 (formerly Commons)
As the strain on potable water resources grows with each passing year, the need for aggressive water conservation efforts and the deployment of new water-saving technologies heightens. See how UCR is leading the way in conservation of water. We will discuss new irrigation systems on campus, implementation of new technology and water management. For more information, review the Water Conservation program brochure
| (9:00 am -9:30 am) | Introduction |
| (9:30 am - 10:15 am) | Water Conservation Workshop Joe Bernosky |
| (10:15 am - 11:00 am) | UCR Water Conservation Toshio "Tos" Ishida |
| (11:00 am - 11:15 am) | Questions |
| (11:15 am - 12:00 pm) | Activity / Breakout Session and Conclusion |
Speakers
Joe Bernosky
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
Toshio "Tos" Ishida
Assistant Director of Landscape & Refuse Service Physical Plant
University of California Riverside
Topics
- Irrigation systems
- Artificial Turf
- Gray water technology
- LEED water efficiency credit
- Reducing potable water usage by 20% for irrigation
- Water usage