CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS, CRUCIAL CONSERVATION by Suzanne Stanard
Becky Kirkland
Stewards of the Future brings together experts on Water for a Growing World.
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Chancellor Randy Woodson (top) welcomed conference participants, including Tamar Haspel (center), who moderated a discussion of the Neuse River Basin from panelists (above) Dr. Deanna Osmond (left), Bill Holman, Ken Waldroup and Billy McLawhorn. Bottom photo: CALS’ Christy Perrin poses a question from the audience.
ment, wastewater quality and management, irrigation technologies and developing agricultural products while protecting water resources. “Here in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we work hard in close partnership with our stakeholders to identify and solve the grand challenges faced by North Carolinians and the world,” said CALS Dean
Marc Hall
ater is the most important resource issue for humanity in the 21st century.” So said Brian Richter, director of global freshwater strategies for The Nature Conservancy and keynote speaker at the college’s “Stewards of the Future: Water for a Growing World” conference. The event, which drew nearly 500 participants to the McKimmon Center on Nov. 2, focused on water quality and quantity issues, with emphasis on North Carolina agriculture. Through keynote addresses, multimedia presentations, a panel discussion and moderated workgroups, the conference addressed key topics such as water conservation, treatment technologies, precision water manage-
Becky Kirkland
Becky Kirkland
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