Portland, Oregon

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Speakers:

Kenny Kurtzman, Senior Partner, Booz & Company
Billy Kniffen, ARCSA Lead Instructor and Education Chair
and more

Session Topics Include:

Research in Rainwater Catchment
Agricultural Rainwater Systems
Rainwater Harvesting and Low Impact Development
Water Treatment for Potable Uses
Stormwater Mitigation
Rain Water Harvesting Education
Codes and Standards
Technical Tours to residential, large agricultural, municipal applications and more

Networking Opportunities - time is built into the conference agenda to encourage informal meeting with presenters and conference attendees. Hosted hospitality in the vendor hall, dinner at Skamania Lodge, food and beverage breaks with the vendors are great times to network with colleagues.

Sponsors and Exhibitors - Lots of vendor exhibit hall time - including hosted reception on Tuesday night

Rainwater Harvesting Training Opportunities:

100-Level Sept 24
200-Level Sept 25-26
300-Level presentations during Conference
300-Level Design & Construction Workshop Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

Poster Session to highlight new research as well as your most innovative and uniquely designed catchment system.

Registration is now open!

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Two Hands and a Shovel: A Series

My friend, Henry, recently purchased a house in San Bruno, a suburban community just south of San Francisco. Located just minutes from San Francisco International Airport, the property sits on fill as the city expanded into San Francisco Bay. As such, the property is in an area with a high water table and requires a constantly running sump pump. These wetland-like conditions, while challenging, are not all disadvantageous. The soil is rich, with a good balance of sand, silt, and clay. The proportions are conducive to good drainage, yet will promote nutrient retention. Combine these soil characteristics with the area's warm Mediterranean climate - think San Francisco's SE neighborhoods - and you have a fertile plot the envy of one certain San Franciscan.

Next up: Initial site assessment. Existing conditions.