HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/6/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (4) Coachella Valley Water Symposium
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The agenda is set and panel speakers are confirmed for this important event on Oct.20. Don't miss out on
compelling discussions about the Coachella Valley Water District's Water Management Plan, a blueprint
for meeting the valley's long-term water needs, and other water-related issues.
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8:00 a.m. Sign-in
9:00 Welcome address by Jack McFadden, Coachella Valley Water District,
Assemblyman John Benoit and Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley
9:15 Water Management Plan overview
Steve Robbins, CVWD general manager-chief engineer
9:45 Groundwater Management:what do we do about the overdraft?
Dave Luker, Desert Water Agency w r e
Mission Springs Water District I-To s
Mike Wilson, city of Indio
Mark Beuhler, Coachella Valley Wafer District o
Moderator: David Garcia,journalist
11:05 Tribal Wafer Issues o
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians °
Agua Coliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Fred Waring Dr.
11:20-11:30 Break
11:30 Conservation: how are we doing and where do we need to be? Renaissance Esmeraida
Buford Crites, city of Palm Desert
John Powell Jr., Peter Rabbit Farms H'yn`"aym
Bob White, Hi-Lo Golf Course Superintendents Association
Doug Bennett,Southern Nevada Water Authority
12:45-1:45 Lunch and keynote address, Water and the Economy When: 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Oct 20;
1:50 The Environment: balancing the valley's water needs, habitat Sign-in begins at 8 a.m.
and development Where: Renaissance Esmeralda
Peter Nelson, Coachella Valley Water District in Indian Wells
Joan Taylor, Friends of the Desert Mountains/Sierra Club Host:Coachella Valley Water District
John Wohlmuth, Coachella Valley Association of Governments
California Department of Fish and Game
Moderator: Ed Kibbey, Building Industry Association, Desert Chapter
3:00 What have we learned?
Joe Hall,consultant for Water Management Plan
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Regisirci on Form
Mai)this form along with$35 per person to: Please provide the name of each person attending.Attach a
Coachella Valley Water Symposium separate sheet,if necessary:
P.O.Box 1058 NAME:
Coachella, CA 92236
(760)398-2651 NAME:
NAME:
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R16Rws Matte checks payable to CV WD.Registration deadline is Oct. 14.
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Coachella Valley Water ,Symposium
,Sponsorship Form
Why Become a Sponsor?
As a leader in the community, you want to showcase your commitment to the valley's future
to other community and civic leaders who will be participating in this informative event. The
symposium will include representatives from the valley's local government, American Indian
tribes, commercial and environmental interests.
for $1,000 will get you:
A table of 10 reserved near the stage
Prominent recognition in the event program
Verbal recognition during the event
# Exhibit space
S'Over SponsorsNp for $500 will get you:
*A table of 10 reserved as near to the stage as possible behind gold sponsors)
#Recogni Lion in the event program
*Verbal recognition during the event
Event Details:
The symposium will be held 9 a.m. to 3:15p.m. Oct. 20 at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian
Wells. Sign-in/registration will begin at 8 a.m., allowing attendees time to network and view the
exhibits of our. Gold Sponsors. A continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.
The deadline to become a sponsor is Oct. 7. For more information or to make a commitment,
call Assistant General Manager Mark Beuhler at 398-2651.