Monday, June 10th, 2019 Annual Symposium
Our relationship to water is different than it has ever been before. For instance, instead of working to keep oceans at bay, planners now strategize safe ways to let sea waters wash into coastal cities.… Read More
Friday, April 6th, 2018 Annual Symposium
In aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the water crisis in Cape Town, emergency response is being re-examined. The 2018 Symposium explored the intersection of gender and water, infrastructure and investments, and waterborne… Read More
Thursday, April 20th, 2017 Annual Symposium
Water markets have the potential for uniting urban and rural stakeholders in environmental stewardship. They also have the potential for inspiring public-private partnerships, and potential for flexible solutions to a variety of regional water-based issues.… Read More
Friday, April 15th, 2016 Annual Symposium
Wastewater is a challenge for communities to deal with but what if societies can reuse wastewater as a solution to some current challenges. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus has been used as a framework for viewing the… Read More
Friday, April 3rd, 2015 Annual Symposium
Technological innovation can improve water quality, however, policy and behavior change are often necessary to realize technological potential. The 2015 symposium explored the technology available to combat issues of water quality and quantity, and the implications… Read More
Monday, April 14th, 2014 Annual Symposium
With the changing cilmate, growing population and rise of urbanization, cities are faced with a variety of water challenges. The fifth annual WSSS symposium, “Water and Cities: Shaping the flow of our Urban Future”… Read More
