White River Alliance Announces Seventh Annual Indiana Water Summit

White River Alliance Announces Seventh Annual Indiana Water Summit
The White River Alliance (WRA), a leading organization for regional water resource protection in Indiana, is hosting the Seventh Indiana Water Summit on August 21st-22nd. The event aims to facilitate a statewide conversation focused on safeguarding the future of Indiana's water resources. It will take place at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis.

With a growing interest in water management, the Water Summit provides a unique opportunity for professionals, public officials, and the general public to learn about critical water issues and explore strategies for advancing water protection and sustainability.

The Summit has outgrown its previous venue and will now be held at the larger Biltwell Event Center. The topics covered are intended to build on last year's discussions and will contribute to the development of a state water plan. This comprehensive framework will identify available water supplies, estimate current and projected water demands, address water quality requirements, and recommend strategies to meet those needs. The event will cover a range of integrated water topics, including PFAS and water law, and will feature an interactive Summit conversation with members of the Summit Working Group.

The 2024 Water Summit will kick off with a presentation by Vanessa Green Sinders, President of the Indiana Chamber, on the importance of water to Indiana's quality of life and prosperity. Registration is now open, and new this year, Water Summit participants have the opportunity to join a "River School" float on the morning of Friday, August 23rd for $50. Please note that the River School float event is limited to 32 participants and is exclusive to Water Summit attendees.

Here is the event information for the 2024 Indiana Water Summit:
Day One

Wednesday, August 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.The Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Pkwy W. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46221

Day two

Thursday, August 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.The Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Pkwy W. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46221

The event will conclude with an in-person networking and celebration happy hour on the Biltwell patio.

Support the Future of the Indiana Water SummitThe Summit's Working Group meets bimonthly to propel Summit discussions into year-round action. This multi-stakeholder group is developing strategies to enhance cooperation between agencies, the legislature, and businesses to implement priorities within the Indiana Water Roadmap, such as drinking water protection, wetland and floodplain management, stormwater infiltration, and soil health practices. Support for the Water Summit can be provided through participation in the Water Investors group, established specifically to fortify future Water Summit events. To learn more and register for Summit events, visit www.indianawatersummit.org.

About The White River Alliance

The White River Alliance works to enhance and protect water quality on a watershed basis in the White River region in central Indiana. The Alliance supports local governments and other key stakeholders by assisting them in improving water quality protection, leveraging financial resources, educating a large number of people, and fostering cooperation across political or social boundaries. The collective efforts of the Alliance result in an innovative regional approach to understanding and addressing water quality and land use changes. In addition to the Indiana Water Summit, the Alliance's programs include the national Clear Choices Clean Water program, which encourages residents to take individual action to improve water quality and increase water conservation, as well as several other local and regional public engagement and professional training programs, including The Collective Tap podcast, the White River Report Card, and the RAFT volunteer monitoring program. For more information, visit www.thewhiteriveralliance.org.

Media Contact: London Heist, London@thewhiteriveralliance.org