The drought is of critical concern with regard to growth in the region. The Central Coast Water Forum is noteworthy in that it brings multiple agencies, public officials, builders and conservation solutions together at one venue.
The drought landscape and challenges will be discussed and solutions will be explored. The impressive list of speakers includes:
Gary B. Bardini, Deputy Director, Integrated Water Management, California Dept. of Water Resources
Frank Mecham, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, District 1
Wade Horton, Director, Public Works, San Luis Obispo County
Carrie Mattingly, Director, Utilities Department, City of San Luis Obispo
David Cogdill, President, California Building Industry Association
Mike Nimon, President, Mangano Homes
Bob Hitchner, Chief Marketing Officer, Nexus Ewater, residential grey water recycling systems
Eric N. Robinson, Natural Resources Attorney, Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
John Lindsey, Meteorologist, Pacific Gas & Electric
Moderator: Jeff Eckles, Executive Director, HBACC
This educational forum is open to the public and free of charge to attend. The goal of the Forum is to give attendees a better understanding of the drought dynamics and how they work with building homes on the Central Coast.