A changing climate, rise in smart technologies and evolving compliance challenges are impacting each of us in our mission to be stewards and champions of our most precious resource: water. Now it it's 4th year, the AQUALIS Sustainable Water Compliance Summit will provide a forum for discussing these issues and learning from experts and peers. Join Erin Grenz to kick off this exciting event with insights into how the water, wastewater and stormwater industries are undergoing unprecedented transformation.

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is a leading cause of water quality degradation in the United States.  Nature based solutions (NBS) are innovative approaches to managing the impacts of impervious cover and land use changes that increase NPS.  More emphasis in new stormwater manuals and permits are requiring updates and improvements to regulations and bylaws.  New England has been pioneering innovative and regionally consistent methods to quantify benefits of NBS and advancing updated regulatory standards due to the non-delegated status of 2 of the 6 states and the promulgation of residual designation authority provided for under the clean water act.

The presentation will introduce a regionally consistent framework that communities and regulators can use including water quality, volume reduction, costs and operation and maintenance burdens.  

A 100-year storm is no longer every 100 years. Take a look from the national level at changes occurring in the upper atmosphere triggering intensity and longevity shifts in weather patterns at the surface. Gain an understanding of the weather events threatening water safety, analyze rainfall data and get insight into how to use this data to mitigate weather risks.  

As wet weather intensifies across the United States, more and more states are implementing flood control measures to protect their communities. Learn about the latest trends and best management practices in flood control today. 

In an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, it is important to maintain the integrity of design and maintenance programs. How can you keep up with changing regulations while planning and designing your stormwater measures? Panelists from all areas of the industry will weigh in and share their expertise. 

The method of reusing sediment helps repurpose the material for uses such as habitat restoration and beach nourishment. In this session, we explore trends and best practices for beneficial reuse of sediment and sludge, including how it can help with wetland restoration.  

With rising sea levels risks, coastal cities are implementing coastal erosion control measures to mitigate the impacts and protect residential and commercial areas from floods. Explore erosion control best practices and trends and challenges from coastal communities in this session. 

Alexandra builds upon more than 60 years of global name recognition to engage people who expect to hear credible environmental information from the third generation of this pioneering family of explorers. 

For millions around the globe, “Cousteau” is synonymous with discovery and protection of our natural world.

Born into this extraordinary legacy, Alexandra embarked on her first expedition to Easter Island at just four months old. By the age of three, she had already toured Egypt, Tunisia, Uganda, and Kenya, exploring the world in the arms of her father, Philippe Cousteau. Following in the footsteps of her legendary grandfather, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, she learned to dive with SCUBA from Captain Cousteau himself at the age of seven, immersing her in a lifelong connection to the ocean.

Alexandra brings this heritage of adventure and discovery into a compelling, modern call to action, inspiring audiences around the world—from policymakers and corporate leaders to students and grassroots communities. With a unique ability to connect with diverse groups, she delivers powerful messages of hope and action, urging us all to join her in the mission to protect and restore our planet's oceans.

This session is not available to receive a Certificate for 0.1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) or 1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)