Rainwater Harvesting Conference September 2012

Urban Rainwater Capture Focus of Annual Conference of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association

Mark your calendars for Sept. 10-12, 2012, in Raleigh, NC

 

With many parts of the U.S. facing drought, other water supply challenges, rising treatment costs, and effects of increased storm water runoff, ARCSA focuses attention on rainwater capture in the urban landscape for its annual conference September 10-12, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C.

 

This national association will deliver an extensive look at the latest technology, the regulatory environment, and new opportunities for the growing industry of rainwater system design, installation and products. In addition, several presenters from outside of the U.S. will provide a perspective on public acceptance and governance of rainwater harvesting from other parts of the world, particularly in Switzerland and Ireland.

 

The conference is open not only to ARCSA members, but also to a wide variety of affiliate industry groups, including architects, builders, plumbers, engineers, landscapers, gardeners, do-it-yourselfers, state and local water conservation leaders, and policy officials, in addition to rainwater system designers, installers and product representatives.

 

Session topics for the upcoming ARCSA conference will include:

• Rainwater harvesting and low impact development

• The energy, food, and water nexus

• Commercial rainwater systems (including military applications)

• Rainwater treatment standards for potable uses

• Storm water management and mitigation

• Updates on rainwater harvesting codes and standards from around the country

 

Both prior to and following the September conference, ARCSA will offer a number of professional training opportunities in the Raleigh-area: Certified Associate, Accredited Professional, and Rainwater Harvesting Master.

 

The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) is the premier national organization created to promote sustainable rainwater harvesting practices throughout the United States and the world. Its leadership and members work to create a favorable regulatory atmosphere, a growing resource pool of trained professionals, and an educated public on the many benefits of rainwater harvesting for potable and non-potable uses.  More information about ARCSA and the upcoming annual conference can be found at: http://www.arcsa.org