FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager
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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2020 ATTENDANCE
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve out-of-country travel to Singapore for Rob Thompson to participate in the Singapore International Water Week to present on water recycling, resource recovery, and resiliency, contingent on receipt of $2,000 in scholarship funding to offset travel costs.
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BACKGROUND
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is an opportunity for industry leaders across the world to come together to exchange ideas and discuss the future of water. SIWW is a global platform to share and co-create innovative solutions reinforcing a commitment to the global integration of sustainable water management strategies with urban planning processes. Addressing contemporary challenges, SIWW gathers global water leaders and practitioners from the public and private sectors to engage in discussion and debate, network with key industry players, showcase leading-edge technologies and best practices, and identify practical methodologies to address water issues.
In line with global water industry trends and opportunities, SIWW 2020 will feature discussions on three themes:
Climate Resilience
Resource Efficiency
SMART Utility
The Water Environment Federation (WEF), National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and Water Research have partnered with SIWW to host a United States delegation of high-level utility managers. Participants in the U.S. Delegation will have access to all SIWW events, plus events planned together to provide special site visits and more intimate exchange opportunities.
A scholarship exists to fund international participation. By promoting international exchange, WEF, NACWA, and Water Research hope to breakdown international barriers, accelerate technology transfer, and create an understanding of innovative...
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