Portland Events: Here are a few great looking up-coming Portland events around water issues:

Sustainable Water Management Conference – March 18-21, 2012

Focused on water resource integration, this conference combines technical presentations with in-depth discussions on legal, regulatory, and legislative matters facing water utilities today.

Topics include:

• Water Conservation
• Water Resources
• Water Environment
• Sustainable Utilities and Infrastructure
• Urban Planning, Design, and Construction
• Community Sustainability

The conference is geared toward professionals involved in all aspects of water resources and conservation.

Walk for Water – March 24, 2012

Celebrate World Water Day by simulating a typical water-gathering experience for women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Participants will haul water for 3.1 miles around the Willamette River.

Participants can also celebrate through a non-competitive 5k fun-run that mirrors the route for the Walk for Water.

2012 Land Grant and Sea Grant National Water Conference – May 20-24, 2012

• speakers address current and future water management issues
• tech sessions offer insight into research results and education programs
• informal networking opportunities
• workshops with national experts on specific water issues
• tours providing exposure to water management issues on our own Northwest Pacific Coast