Clean Water Showcase

May 21-22, 2024

Across the globe, access to clean water is threatened by population growth, climate change, industrial and agricultural pollution, and other pressures. Join us at the 2024 Clean Water Showcase, hosted by Oregon State University, to learn more about innovative and leading work to protect this precious resource. The event will feature talks by keynote speakers, panel discussions, student presentations, and professional development activities. 

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Klamath Dam Removal

Mark Bransom, Ph.D. civil and environmental engineering '97 

Chief Executive Officer, Klamath River Renewal Corporation

Hear from Mark Bransom about the cooperative effort to reestablish the natural vitality of the Klamath River to support all communities in the Klamath Basin. Mark will detail the journey KRRC has been on to decommission four dams along the Klamath River to restore river health; provide favorable economic, environmental, and societal impacts; and address stakeholder concerns. 

Following the lecture, Mark will join a panel of experts to discuss the project and its impact on the region.

Panelists:
Mike Belchik
Senior Fisheries Biologist, Yurok Tribe

Desirée Tullos,
Professor of Water Resources Engineering, Oregon State University

Moderator:
David Baker, Director, OSU Productions

Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m.
(Doors open at 5 p.m.)

LaSells Stewart Center

875 SW 26th St., Corvallis, OR 97331 

Seating is limited. An online option is available.

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Clean Water Showcase

Dive into the future of clean water solutions during day two of Oregon State’s Clean Water Showcase. Join us for inspiring keynotes on clean water technology for developing nations, the state of desalination, and securing Oregon’s water future. Explore cutting-edge research through lightning talks, presentations, and panel discussions, and engage in networking opportunities to learn about and help shape transformational approaches to clean water.

Wednesday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(Doors open at 8 a.m.)

LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. Corvallis, OR 97331

Online option available

Full schedule can be found on the Clean Water Showcase website.

Keynote Speakers:

 
John Audley

Principal, John Audley Consulting

Topic: Securing Oregon’s Water Future

Eric Hoek

Professor, UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Faculty Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Topic: Engineering the Next Generation of Membrane Materials Needed to Achieve Global Water Sustainability Goals 

Debora Rodrigues
Ezekiel Cullen Professor, University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering

Topic: How To Use Bioresources to Produce Affordable Water Treatment Technologies for Developing Countries?

Aaron Wolf

Professor, Oregon State University
College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

Topic: Shared Waters: Conflict, Cooperation, and Transformation

Contact us with questions at engineering.events@oregonstate.edu.

Photography Notice:

Photos may be taken at this event and potentially used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and allow Oregon State University and the College of Engineering to use these photographs.

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