The organizers of the 2007 3 Rivers Wet Weather Conference are seeking proposals for presentations at the October 3-4 event in Pittsburgh.

Proposals are due April 13.

Examples of presentations include: case studies of approaches to water-quality testing, citizen testing and source tracking, public engagement approaches to MS-4 compliance, design considerations for stormwater “best management practices,” wet weather satellite treatment, cost benefit analysis of sewer rehabilitation projects, case studies on inter-municipal cooperationc approaches to compliance with the municipal consent orders, specifically: hydraulic characterization; feasibility studies; modeling, challenges to system consolidation, including: utilization of CCTV and other assessment activities to define system “assets,” and untangling municipal revenues and expenditures from sewer revenues and expenses; sewer infrastructure asset management.

Please include the following in your speaking proposal: name of speaker(s), title, company name, address, phone, fax and e-mail, title of presentation, description of the presentation content in 400 words or less. Emphasize the educational elements of the presentation. Co-presentations (with no more than 2 speakers, please) and case studies are encouraged. Most sessions are 30-45 minutes.

Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered.

Presentations must provide unbiased, valuable information about technology, approach, case study, etc. Learning outcomes: list at least three goals or outcomes of the presentation. What will participants have learned by the time they leave your session?

Short biographical sketch of the speaker (50-75 words). Previous presentations the speaker has given. Please list the conference/seminar, date and topic.

Please forward proposals to: Attn: Conference Speaking Proposal 3 Rivers Wet Weather, 3901 Penn Avenue, Building #3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or forward via fax—412-578-8065—or e-mail in a Word document to cszeg@achd.net .

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact 3 Rivers Wet Weather at 412-578-8375.

3/16/2007