PROGRAM SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 16
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
General Attendee Breakfast & Coffee
Ballroom Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
General Attendee Breakfast & Coffee
Ballroom Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration and Attendee Services
Directors/Writers
Registration and Attendee Services
Directors/Writers
8:00 AM – 8:55 AM
Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard, LiUNA (ARCSA International President)
Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard, LiUNA (ARCSA International President)
9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
Data Centers and Rainwater/Stormwater
Ms. Dirou will provide an update on the Grundfos Hackathons and present more information on Data Centers and Rainwater Catchment.
Ashley Dirou, Grundfos
Data Centers and Rainwater/Stormwater
Ms. Dirou will provide an update on the Grundfos Hackathons and present more information on Data Centers and Rainwater Catchment.
Ashley Dirou, Grundfos
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Coffee Break
Morning Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Rainwater Harvesting Solutions for Growing Data Center Water Demands
As data centers continue to expand, their cooling needs are placing growing pressure on local water supplies, particularly in rural and water-stressed regions. This presentation explores how rainwater harvesting can serve as a decentralized, supplemental water strategy for non-potable applications such as cooling towers and liquid-cooled server loops. Attendees will learn how well-designed systems can reduce potable water demand, support stormwater compliance, improve resilience, lower lifecycle water costs, and help data centers better align with sustainability and community impact goals.
Shawn Crawford, RMS
Rainwater Harvesting Solutions for Growing Data Center Water Demands
As data centers continue to expand, their cooling needs are placing growing pressure on local water supplies, particularly in rural and water-stressed regions. This presentation explores how rainwater harvesting can serve as a decentralized, supplemental water strategy for non-potable applications such as cooling towers and liquid-cooled server loops. Attendees will learn how well-designed systems can reduce potable water demand, support stormwater compliance, improve resilience, lower lifecycle water costs, and help data centers better align with sustainability and community impact goals.
Shawn Crawford, RMS
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
AJ / UA Training Rainwater Harvesting Workforce
Steve Simpson and Brian Andersen, UA Training
AJ / UA Training Rainwater Harvesting Workforce
Steve Simpson and Brian Andersen, UA Training
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Implementation of Off-Grid Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RHS)
This session highlights the successful installation of 15 off-grid rainwater harvesting systems using ARCSA standards and funding support from Global Water Works. Built by local residents in remote villages with remote training support, these systems are helping provide safer water access while reducing the physical burden of long-distance water collection. The presentation will show how community-led rainwater harvesting can improve public health, support education, and create a sustainable model for expanding clean water access.
Greg Chick, Global Water Works and Mary Conley Eggert, Global Water Works
Implementation of Off-Grid Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RHS)
This session highlights the successful installation of 15 off-grid rainwater harvesting systems using ARCSA standards and funding support from Global Water Works. Built by local residents in remote villages with remote training support, these systems are helping provide safer water access while reducing the physical burden of long-distance water collection. The presentation will show how community-led rainwater harvesting can improve public health, support education, and create a sustainable model for expanding clean water access.
Greg Chick, Global Water Works and Mary Conley Eggert, Global Water Works
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Aura Foundation RWH Workforce and Austin Community College
As the water workforce faces major retirements and growing demand for climate-resilient infrastructure, rainwater harvesting offers both a technical solution and a workforce opportunity. This session introduces a scalable training model developed by the Aura Rainwater Foundation in collaboration with Austin Community College. The presentation will explore how education, hands-on training, certification pathways, and cross-sector partnerships can prepare workers for careers in rainwater harvesting, utilities, construction, and broader water infrastructure.
Alexander Williams, Aura Foundation and Chief Visionary Officer
Aura Foundation RWH Workforce and Austin Community College
As the water workforce faces major retirements and growing demand for climate-resilient infrastructure, rainwater harvesting offers both a technical solution and a workforce opportunity. This session introduces a scalable training model developed by the Aura Rainwater Foundation in collaboration with Austin Community College. The presentation will explore how education, hands-on training, certification pathways, and cross-sector partnerships can prepare workers for careers in rainwater harvesting, utilities, construction, and broader water infrastructure.
Alexander Williams, Aura Foundation and Chief Visionary Officer
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Afternoon Coffee Break
Afternoon Coffee Break
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Round Table Discussion
CJ Huxford, Washington State
Round Table Discussion
CJ Huxford, Washington State
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Networking Event / EXPO Sponsors Explored
ARCSA and IAPMO conference attendees
Networking Event / EXPO Sponsors Explored
ARCSA and IAPMO conference attendees
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 17
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
General Attendee Breakfast & Coffee
Ballroom Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
General Attendee Breakfast & Coffee
Ballroom Lobby, Attendees will enjoy a breakfast spread each morning with a variety of options.
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration and Attendee Services
Directors/Writers
Registration and Attendee Services
Directors/Writers
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard, LiUNA (ARCSA International President)
Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard, LiUNA (ARCSA International President)
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Know Before You Flow: The Basics of UV Water Treatment
This presentation explores the vital intersection of water treatment and ultraviolet (UV) technology. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to identify microbial threats such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa through proven testing methods, and learn how UV disinfection offers a chemical-free, effective solution for neutralizing these contaminants. Whether you are a water treatment sales professional, installer, or facility manager, this seminar will equip you with tools and insights needed to safeguard water quality and confidence.
Kevin Kahlden, VIQUA
Know Before You Flow: The Basics of UV Water Treatment
This presentation explores the vital intersection of water treatment and ultraviolet (UV) technology. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to identify microbial threats such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa through proven testing methods, and learn how UV disinfection offers a chemical-free, effective solution for neutralizing these contaminants. Whether you are a water treatment sales professional, installer, or facility manager, this seminar will equip you with tools and insights needed to safeguard water quality and confidence.
Kevin Kahlden, VIQUA
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Rethinking Water Storage: How Rainwater Harvesting Supports Fire Protection, Commercial Growth, and Industrial Operations
As water availability and infrastructure challenges continue to grow, people are looking for innovative ways to secure reliable water resources. This presentation highlights how rainwater harvesting and storage systems can support fire protection requirements, industrial processes, and commercial operations.
Brandi Nunez, Pioneer Water Tanks America
Rethinking Water Storage: How Rainwater Harvesting Supports Fire Protection, Commercial Growth, and Industrial Operations
As water availability and infrastructure challenges continue to grow, people are looking for innovative ways to secure reliable water resources. This presentation highlights how rainwater harvesting and storage systems can support fire protection requirements, industrial processes, and commercial operations.
Brandi Nunez, Pioneer Water Tanks America
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Morning Coffee Break
Morning Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Decentralized Fire Resilience: A Case Study of Rural Rainwater Catchment and On-Site Water Storage for Wildfire Mitigation
This case study examines Bow Regeneration Farms, a rural residential project in Washington that uses rainwater catchment and on-site storage to support water reuse and wildfire preparedness. The system includes a 33,000-gallon cistern with dedicated fire-response storage and a fire department-certified outlet. Attendees will learn how decentralized water systems can be integrated into residential construction and permitting to strengthen resilience in rural and wildland-urban interface communities.
CJ Huxford, Northwest Rain Solutions
Decentralized Fire Resilience: A Case Study of Rural Rainwater Catchment and On-Site Water Storage for Wildfire Mitigation
This case study examines Bow Regeneration Farms, a rural residential project in Washington that uses rainwater catchment and on-site storage to support water reuse and wildfire preparedness. The system includes a 33,000-gallon cistern with dedicated fire-response storage and a fire department-certified outlet. Attendees will learn how decentralized water systems can be integrated into residential construction and permitting to strengthen resilience in rural and wildland-urban interface communities.
CJ Huxford, Northwest Rain Solutions
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
From Wildfire to Water Resilience: Integrating Post-Fire Monitoring, Scalable Design, and Workforce Development into Urban Stormwater Systems
Following the 2025 Eaton Fire, the City of Pasadena used post-fire monitoring and watershed modeling to better understand impacts on sediment, ash, and pollutant loading. This presentation explores how those findings shaped the Brookside Park Stormwater Capture Project and the Eaton Wash Regional Stormwater Capture Project through improved pretreatment, modular design, maintenance planning, and nature-based strategies. The session will also highlight Pasadena’s Green Infrastructure Workforce Development Initiative and its role in supporting long-term system performance.
Dawn Petschauer (City of Pasadena Department of Public Works), Brianna Datti (Craftwater Engineering), Yvana Hrovat (Black & Veatch)
From Wildfire to Water Resilience: Integrating Post-Fire Monitoring, Scalable Design, and Workforce Development into Urban Stormwater Systems
Following the 2025 Eaton Fire, the City of Pasadena used post-fire monitoring and watershed modeling to better understand impacts on sediment, ash, and pollutant loading. This presentation explores how those findings shaped the Brookside Park Stormwater Capture Project and the Eaton Wash Regional Stormwater Capture Project through improved pretreatment, modular design, maintenance planning, and nature-based strategies. The session will also highlight Pasadena’s Green Infrastructure Workforce Development Initiative and its role in supporting long-term system performance.
Dawn Petschauer (City of Pasadena Department of Public Works), Brianna Datti (Craftwater Engineering), Yvana Hrovat (Black & Veatch)
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Cascade Water Cycling—A Systems Framework for Resilient Water Management
This session introduces Cascade Water Cycling, a systems framework for integrating rainwater harvesting, stormwater capture, water reuse, and efficiency strategies into a more connected approach. Rather than treating each solution separately, the framework organizes water sources, uses, storage, reuse pathways, and restoration in a sequence that follows the natural movement of water. Attendees will learn how this approach can improve water security, reduce potable demand, and support more resilient water management at building, campus, and community scales.
Heather Kinkade, ARCSA Executive Director
Cascade Water Cycling—A Systems Framework for Resilient Water Management
This session introduces Cascade Water Cycling, a systems framework for integrating rainwater harvesting, stormwater capture, water reuse, and efficiency strategies into a more connected approach. Rather than treating each solution separately, the framework organizes water sources, uses, storage, reuse pathways, and restoration in a sequence that follows the natural movement of water. Attendees will learn how this approach can improve water security, reduce potable demand, and support more resilient water management at building, campus, and community scales.
Heather Kinkade, ARCSA Executive Director
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
National Legislation and Code / Standards Updates for RWH and SWC
ARCSA Advisory Council on Policy (Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Christy Langendoen, Dan Figola, and Dain Hansen)
National Legislation and Code / Standards Updates for RWH and SWC
ARCSA Advisory Council on Policy (Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Christy Langendoen, Dan Figola, and Dain Hansen)
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Afternoon Coffee Break
Afternoon Coffee Break
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Beyond Conveyance: The Expanding Role of Stormwater Catchment
ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI Standard 78 Update and stormwater use beyond the current idea of stormwater catchment systems.
Heather Kinkade, ARCSA Executive Director
Beyond Conveyance: The Expanding Role of Stormwater Catchment
ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI Standard 78 Update and stormwater use beyond the current idea of stormwater catchment systems.
Heather Kinkade, ARCSA Executive Director
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Recap of Roundtable and Goals for 2027 and Beyond
CJ Huxford, Washington State
Recap of Roundtable and Goals for 2027 and Beyond
CJ Huxford, Washington State
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Wrap-up
Bill Rickard, LiUNA (ARSCA International President)
Wrap-up
Bill Rickard, LiUNA (ARSCA International President)