Symposium--Making Sense Out of Water Sense; Stakeholders Drive Their Points Into the Heart of the Issues

Oral Session

C05 Turfgrass Science

The symposium will explore EPA's Water Sense Program, its impact on turfgrass in the landscape, stakeholder involvement and opportunities to improve water budget tools.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Millennium Hotel, Grand Ballroom B, Second Floor
Organizer:
Dave Kopek
Presider:
Brian M. Schwartz
9:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
9:05 AM
9:50 AM
EPA: Objectives and Development of the Water Sense Budget Tool.
Jonah Schein, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
10:45 AM
Industry: Landscape and Turfgrass Industry Viewpoints.
Brent Mecham, Irrigation Association
11:40 AM
Discussion
12:00 PM
Adjourn