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The
Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc. |
March 23, 2007, at Rancho Cañada
2nd Annual Water-Wise Landscape Symposium and Vendor Expo
Turf and traditional landscapes consume large volumes of water, time, and hazardous products. In fact, landscaping utilizes 50% or more of a home’s entire water use. This event will provide water conservation tools for beautiful landscapes.
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Presentations An information-packed program designed to provide you with the practical tools and resources that can assist you in achieving a waterefficient landscape. Seating is limited.
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Vendor Expo Talk to experts and learn about the many products and services available to satisfy your irrigation and landscape needs. Vendors are welcome. Reserve a space today.
- View or download the event flyer, PDF or Word, and the program, PDF or Word.
Symposium Program
Morning Session |
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| 7:30 – 8:30 | Registration – Trade Show |
| 8:30 – 8:45 | Opening Remarks – A Welcome From WAC |
| Paul Lord – Master of Ceremonies, Marina Coast Water District | |
| Rob Cline – Chairman WAC – Monterey Peninsula Water Management District | |
| 8:45 – 9:15 | The Future of Water In California – Is It Golden? |
| Marsha Prillwitz – California Urban Water Conservation Council | |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | Landscape Design with Conservation in Mind |
| Marion Weaver - Environmental Planning & Design | |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Rainwater Harvesting - An Untapped Resource |
| Bill Wilson – Environmental Planning LLC | |
| 11:00 –11:45 | Local Water Challenges and Solutions |
| Dave Berger – Monterey Peninsula Water Management District | |
| Curtis Weeks – Monterey County Water Resources Agency | |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Vendor Introductions |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch, Trade Show |
Afternoon Session |
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| 1:00 – 1:40 | Irrigation System Management – The Key to Greater Efficiency |
| Bob Costa – Pacific Water Management | |
| 1:40 – 2:20 | Low Volume Irrigation – Principles and Applications |
| Rick Wagner – Rainbird | |
| 2:20 – 3:00 | Irrigation Technology – Out With the Old and In With the New |
| Tom Noonan – Jim Borneman - Ewing Irrigation | |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Panel Discussion |
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| 3:30 – 3:40 | Closing Remarks |
| Rob Cline, WAC Chair | |
View or download the event flyer, PDF or Word, and the program, PDF or Word.
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