ICC attends Water Summit hosted by The Atlantic |
| Water is an essential but limited resource. Water restrictions in California are still in place to preserve the limited water supply. Due to pollution, droughts and diminished aquifers, water conservation has become a universal issue. The future of our water supply is in jeopardy, and our communities are already considering water saving strategies in order to preserve this precious resource.
On Nov. 2, the International Code Council attended the inaugural Water Summit at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif., hosted by The Atlantic. Environmentalists, policymakers, industry leaders and community representatives gathered to discuss challenges, solutions and innovations that can make our water safe, reliable and accessible for years to come. Susan Dowty, ICC government relations manager, attended the event. "The Atlantic did an outstanding job of bringing together those knowledgeable on the water crisis in California, both its history and what lies ahead. It's imperative that we educate ourselves on the available tools and strategies to prepare for California's increasing population and the resulting strain on California's natural resource," said Dowty. President of The Atlantic Bob Cohn kicked off the event with an introduction on how drought and changes in the climate have negatively affected California. Segment sessions covered a wide array of topics, including legislating clean water, the role of municipalities in securing an abundant water future, reimaging infrastructure beyond water pipes and much more. Panelists included experts in the fields of water conservation, recycling and innovation. Moderators asked provocative questions on how the challenging demands of the future will be met. Felicia Marcus, chair of the California State Water Resources Control Board, and California Senate Majority Leader Bill Monning each had one-on-one interviews followed by questions from the audience. The innovative ideas and solutions presented at the summit are not just for California, but can be applied worldwide. View the session videos. |