2009 Watershed Symposium
August 4, 2009
Filed under News and Events
Engage, Connect, Protect
Salt Lake County’s Annual Watershed Symposium,
Free Two-Day Event, Open to the Public
With 300 miles of streams, 44 miles of the Jordan River, 16 cities, 4 wastewater treatment facilities, 2 large drinking water districts, 73
drinking water systems, 12 sewer districts it is time to Engage, Connect and Protect our Salt Lake County Watershed at the third annual Salt Lake
Countywide Watershed Symposium.
Salt Lake County will host this free, two-day event that brings together the general public, policy makers, teachers, students, environmental
advocates and those working in water-related professions.
Feature presentations, field trips and workshops will explore a broad scope of watershed issues. This year’s headline event is a Mayors’ Panel
Discussion, with Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon and mayors from eight of the county’s municipalities.
While the event is free, participants are encouraged to register by August 14, 2009. All those who register in advance will receive free lunch!
What: Annual Watershed Symposium
Who: Mayor Peter Corroon with eight municipal mayors, watershed professionals, academics
When: Wednesday, August 26, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South, West Valley City
For the event schedule and field trip details, go to http://www.waterresources.slco.org/html/events/WatershedSymposium09.html
