BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Reservoir - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Reservoir X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Reservoir REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20221121T161554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T190221Z UID:10000025-1670518800-1670529600@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Rising Water Professionals of Reservoir Year-End Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:We celebrated a year of building a broader water community! Over 2022\, we spent time cleaning our parks\, discussing the importance of recruitment to the water sector\, highlighting the value of gender equity in the water industry\, and exploring the impacts of sustainability. We could not have done this without the involvement\, ideas\, and engagement of the Rising Water Professionals community! \nTo help express our gratitude\, we had a great evening with food and beverages at Calico\, compliments of the Reservoir Center. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n  URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/rising-water-professionals-of-reservoir-year-end-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Calico\, 50 Blagden Alley NW\, Washington DC\, DC\, 2001\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shutterstock_776413831-1000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20221011T183212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T175329Z UID:10000013-1668587400-1668607200@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Water and Climate - What COP27 Means For You DESCRIPTION:HYBRID EVENT \nIn November\, the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation hosted the COP27 Water Pavilion in Sharm El-Sheik\, Egypt. \nOn Wednesday\, November 16th the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions hosted its own “Water and Climate” pavilion highlighting the importance of COP27 to the water sector.\nThe event featured a cross-section of water stakeholders – including Water Utilities from Europe and the Americas – and Administration officials live from Sharm El Sheik highlighting the importance of water in COP27 discussions as well as the latest trends for climate resilience and mitigation in the water sector. \n  \nDID YOU MISS IT? \nSee the various sessions below: \n9:00 – 9:30 AM (EST)  I  3:00 – 3:30 PM (CET)  I  Opening Session: What is COP and what does it mean for water? \n\nWelcome and Reservoir Overview: Josh Mahan\, Director Government and Industry Relations Regulatory Affairs\, Xylem\nWelcome and Overview of the Day: Austin Alexander\, Vice President Sustainability\, Xylem\nLive from Sharm El-Sheik\, Opening Remarks: Tanya Trujillo\, Assistant Secretary for Water and Science\, Department of the Interior\n\nWatch the opening remarks \n  \n9:30 – 10:30 AM (EST)  I  3:30 – 4:30 PM (CET)  I  EU Utility Panel – Climate mitigation and adaptation for Water Utilities: European Priorities for Future-Proof Services \nUnder recent extreme weather events across the EU and changes in regulatory frameworks\, leading European Water Utilities have started to implement ambitious climate mitigation and adaptation plans to adapt their infrastructure and operation with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emission and building resilience in their water services.  Commitments to carbon neutrality\, elimination of sanitary overflows\, and reduction of water losses are some of the additional objectives that stretch Water Utilities today\, but that will secure sustainable water and wastewater services across the EU tomorrow.  Leaders across Europe collaborate daily to plan\, validate\, implement\, and verify the endless legislative\, financial\, and technical opportunities to secure the path to success. \nIn this panel\, Water Utility leaders\, Policy Makers\, and Solution Suppliers will share knowledge and experience to bring about faster implementation. \nModerator: Alexis de Kerchove\, Senior Director Europe Client Sustainability\, Xylem Europe \nPanelists: \n\nHans Goossens\, CEO\, De Watergroep\, Belgium; President\, Water Europe\nRuben Fernandes\, CEO\, Águas e Energia do Porto\, Portugal\nMads Leth\, CEO\, VCS Denmark\nNorbert Jardin\, CEO\, Ruhrverband\, Germany\nVeronica Manfredi\, Director for Zero Pollution and Green Cities\, European Commission\n\nWatch the EU utility panel conversation. \n  \n10:45 – 11:45 AM (EST)  I  4:45 – 5:45 PM (CET)  I  Quick Pitches & Live from Sharm El-Sheik \n\nWhite Paper: Tallulah Lutkin\, Utility Performance Editor\, Global Water Intelligence\nClimate Smart Utilities: Daniela Bemfica\, Strategic Programmes & Engagement Director\, International Water Association\nNature-Based Solutions for Rivers and Wetlands: Jeff Opperman\, Global Freshwater Lead Scientist\, World Wildlife Fund US\nClaire Seaward\, Global Campaigns\, Water Aid\n\nWatch the quick pitches \n  \n11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (EST)  I  5:45 – 6:45 PM (CET)  I  Innovative Technology for Utility Decarbonization Panel \nModerator: Austin Alexander\, Vice President Sustainability\, Xylem \nPanelists: \n\nMorgan Brown\, Senior Program Manager\, U.S. Water Alliance\nPiers Clark\, Chairman\, Isle Group\nHardeep Anand\, Director\, One Water Strategy at Miami-Dade County \nGreg Fogel\, Director of Government Affairs and Policy\, WateReuse Association  \n\nWatch the Innovative Technology for Utility Decarbonization session \n  \n12:45 – 1:00 PM (EST)  I  6:45 – 7:00 PM (CET)  I  Closing remarks \nLive from Sharm El-Sheik: Dave Keating\, Energy Monitor \nWatch the closing comments URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/cop27-water-day-and-water-pavilion/ LOCATION:Reservoir Center\, 301 Water St SE\, Washington\, 20003\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/shutterstock_1104766334-520px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220922T184757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172406Z UID:10000024-1666027800-1666035000@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Careers for Change: Meet the Peers and Pros Tackling the Climate Crisis DESCRIPTION:Our Careers in Change event was hosted by the Reservoir Center in conjunction with DC CHEERS (the Coalition of Higher Education on the Environment\, Resilience\, and Sustainability). We had panelists from 10 different organizations representing different voices in sustainability. Attendees loved the diversity of perspectives!\n  \nThe climate is changing. How can your skills and passion for the environment jumpstart a career contributing to a more equitable\, sustainable world? \nAttendees had the opportunity to meet a diverse group of experts leading their organizations to champion sustainability and develop solutions to address the climate crisis. \nClimate solutions must be interdisciplinary and cut across sectors to adequately address the many challenges of the climate crisis\, participants had the chance to meet sustainability leaders from a wide range of organizations\, working in an array of sectors and fields. Guests had the chance to connect with these leaders and learn more about what drives them\, the impacts of their work\, and how they got there. \n  \nImage source: Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading) and the Climate Stripes team URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/careers-for-change-meet-the-peers-and-pros-tackling-the-climate-crisis/ LOCATION:Reservoir Center\, 301 Water St SE\, Washington\, 20003\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ClimateSmartStripesGLOBE-520px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220802T234021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172417Z UID:10000017-1661938200-1661945400@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Empowering the Next Generation of Women Closing the Gender Gap DESCRIPTION:This in-person event was an interactive session with a diverse panel who are eager to share their experiences working in water technology and offer insights into what it takes for women to succeed in the field. Even though the session focused on advising girls on how to build successful careers in technology\, it was open to everyone interested in this important topic and included the importance of both being and having male allies. The panelists shared their unique journeys\, reflecting on topics such as building self-confidence\, developing peer networks\, importance of mentorship and the role of male allies. \nIn addition to the Reservoir Keynote speaker\, Deputy Chief of Mission Ingrid Ask\, Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC\, we had exciting breakout conversations with the moderator and panelists on the following themes: \n\nbuilding self-confidence\ndeveloping peer networks\nimportance of mentorship & sponsorship\nthe role of male allies\n\nThis event was co-sponsored by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC and the Women’s Aquatic Network. The same event was concurrently hosted by Xylem during Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)’s World Water Week in Stockholm\, Sweden. Keynote addresses were broadcasted between our two locations. \nDid you miss it?\nWatch the keynote of Deputy Chief of Mission Ingrid Ask\, Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC here URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/empowering-the-next-generation-of-women-closing-the-gender-gap/ LOCATION:Reservoir Center\, 301 Water St SE\, Washington\, 20003\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/32454-XYL_Reservoir-Closing-the-Gender-Gap-Event-Materials_WEB_JH-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220802T234819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172429Z UID:10000016-1657814400-1657825200@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Career Development Opportunities Panel as a Result of BIL DESCRIPTION:Reservoir Center hosted a panel discussion to learn about career development opportunities that are extenuated as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With the passage of this historic legislation the water sector is in the midst of a unique opportunity in time to both update our infrastructure as well as transform the ways we leverage and manage this infrastructure. Our esteemed panelists represent several different parts of the water industry (USDA rural development\, utility leadership\, university and technology incubation\, and consulting) to provide a well-rounded discussion. URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/career-development-opportunitiespanel-as-a-result-of-bil/ LOCATION:Reservoir Center\, 301 Water St SE\, Washington\, 20003\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/32248_XYL_Reservoir-CareerOpportunities_Invite_APKEY_WebBanner-1920x540-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220803T000506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172440Z UID:10000015-1655798400-1655901000@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Mobilizing Innovation to Advance Climate Resilience in the Water Sector DESCRIPTION:Reservoir Center for Water Solutions and the Stimson Center hosted a two-day discussion titled Mobilizing Innovation to Advance Climate Resilience in the Water Sector. While communities around the world are preparing for the range of climate challenges that will impact them\, the water sector is also at the forefront of experiencing climate-related impacts. This conference identified the global barriers that prevent the advancement of innovation and technology within the water sector in order to achieve a more climate resilient world. \nDid you miss it?\nWatch the event recordings. URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/mobilizing-innovation-to-advance-climate-resilience-in-the-water-sector/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mobilizing-image-with-logos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220803T000633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172452Z UID:10000014-1652704200-1652718600@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:United for Infrastructure - Lead with Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:After nine years of “Infrastructure Weeks\,” we’re excited to spend our tenth anniversary launching an infrastructure decade. Please join us for our annual kickoff event featuring: \n\nThe Honorable Andy Beshear\, Governor\, Kentucky\nThe Honorable Vince Williams\, Mayor\, Union City\, Georgia and President\, National League of Cities\nThe Honorable Eileen Higgins\, Commissioner\, Miami-Dade County\nMitch Landrieu\, Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator to the President\nJennifer Aument\, Transportation Chief Executive\, AECOM\nPatrick Decker\, President and CEO\, Xylem\nMichelle Dippel\, President\, Mid-Atlantic Division\, HNTB\nMami Hara\, CEO\, US Water Alliance\nBarbara Humpton\, President and CEO\, Siemens Corporation\nMaria Lehman\, President Elect\, American Society of Civil Engineers\nMonte Monash\, CEO & President\, Monash Advisory Group\nGreg Regan\, President\, Transportation Trades Department\, AFL-CIO -Phillip Washington\, CEO\, Denver International Airport\nMary Ellen Wiederwohl\, CEO\, Accelerator for America\n\nDid you miss it? Watch it here! URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/united-for-infrastructure-lead-with-infrastructure/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220523T182557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172502Z UID:10000020-1652281200-1652286600@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Lessons from the Front Lines DESCRIPTION:The follow-up to our January webinar\, “Unlocking Infrastructure Bill Funding.” In this session led by moderator George Hawkins\, you received valuable insights from experts who have experience working with the unique water utility challenges disadvantaged and underserved communities face every day. \nDid you miss it?\nWatch the Webinar recording \nIn this program\, you’ll hear discussions on: \n\nBipartisan Infrastructure (BIL) Funding and how USEPA plans to support implementation;\nPerspectives from the California SAFER Program and its goal of providing clean\, affordable\, and accessible drinking water; and\nLessons learned on working with underserved communities and the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program\, building an asset management program\, assisting communities without access to water services\, working with small and underserved communities including rural communities\, and rural regionalization and getting access to federal funding. URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/lessons-from-the-front-lines/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/shutterstock_1691557696_520px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184236 CREATED:20220624T002742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172512Z UID:10000018-1650706200-1650722400@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Rising Water Professionals Park Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Water professionals in the water sector joined together for a park cleanup on Saturday\, April 23.\nAfter the park cleanup the group enjoyed a happy hour and networking! URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/rising-water-professionals-park-cleanup/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ParkCleanUp-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184237 CREATED:20220624T002417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172526Z UID:10000019-1644508800-1644519600@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Rising Water Professionals Ice Skating & Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Reservoir invited to join other rising professionals in the water sector for fun on the ice on Thursday\, February 10. After ice skating the group enjoyed a happy hour and networking! \nLocation: Canal Park Outdoor Ice Rink\, 200 M St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003\nHappy Hour Location: Stadium Sports\, 300 Tingey St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003 URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/rising-water-professionals-ice-skating-happy-hour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_E6049-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220127 DTSTAMP:20260408T184238 CREATED:20220115T013548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T192543Z UID:10000021-1643155200-1643241599@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Access to Infrastructure Bill Funding DESCRIPTION:Assisting Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Developing and Building Shovel Worthy Projects\nThe Reservoir Center for Water Solutions hosted a webinar to underscore the array of resources available to small and disadvantaged communities to realize the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. \nDid you miss it?\nWatch the Webinar Recording\, Passcode to access: n2?qX?8# URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/unlocking-access-to-infrastructure-bill-funding-assisting-small-and-disadvantaged-communities-in-developing-and-building-shovel-worthy-projects/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTSTAMP:20260408T184238 CREATED:20220115T013519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172550Z UID:10000022-1636156800-1636243199@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Fall Fun: River Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:Fall Fun River Cleanup – November 6\, 2021 URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/fall-fun-river-clean-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184238 CREATED:20220115T012556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T172601Z UID:10000023-1620657000-1620660600@www.reservoircenter.org SUMMARY:Water Infrastructure as a Driver of Economic Recovery\, Equity & Resilience DESCRIPTION:See attached flyer or visit our site for additional details. URL:https://www.reservoircenter.org/event/water-infrastructure-as-a-driver-of-economic-recovery-equity-resilience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.reservoircenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reservoir-bg1halfheight.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR