Drinking Water Source Protection Program

DES Annual Drinking Water Source Protection Workshop 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008

Sponsored by the American Ground Water Trust, Concord, NH

Workshop Agenda (Speakers, Session Details)

• Discussion of new policy, legislative or regulatory changes affecting water supplies
• New smart growth projects and initiatives
• Research concerning impervious areas and water quality within sub-watersheds
• Local land use planning or geo-technical case studies
• Community forests and their role in water supply protection
• Lessons learned from a state-wide study of MTBE contamination in public water supplies
• Hands-on GIS training from UNH Cooperative Extension (limited seating)

Workshop Registration: This year the American Ground Water Trust will be handling registration and payment (credit card or checks) for the workshop. Registration may be done online, or by fax, mail, or telephone. Visit the American Ground Water Trust website for program and registration details. A $20 registration fee will be required in advance of the workshop date (to avoid registration delays). The workshop fee will include all materials, lunch and refreshments. Exhibit opportunities are available.

DES Staff Contacts:

Alicia Carlson, 271-4071
Pierce Rigrod, 271-0688

Last year the workshop filled to capacity one month in advance! Seating is limited, so please register early if you are planning to attend.

The American Ground Water Trust has been providing ground water information, awareness and education since 1986. For more information about its mission, please go to the American Ground Water Trust website , email TrustInfo@agwt.org or call (603) 228-5444.