Excerpt from Conference Program:
"Turning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity into Water Abundance:
Brad Lancaster gave this inspiring presentation which shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance.

"Recognizing Road Related Opportunities for Water Conservation:
Bill Zeedyk gave this talk which focused on recognizing in both upland and lowland situations opportunities for harvesting runoff from roads at sites resistant to erosion and ideal for enhanced infiltration of surface runoff and percolation of water into the soil.

"Implementation of Low Maintenance Roads Drainage Systems, and Tricks of the Trade:
Steve Carson discussed the implementation of road drainage systems, including what type of equipment to use, how to use it, soil types and condition, site situation and their effect on your work. He also shared his bag full of "Tricks of the Trade" that he has learned in the field."