The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

Originally aired March 25, 2015

This webinar examines how sustainable infrastructure — including the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision™ framework — could provide a watershed solution for the Mississippi River. Panelists explore Envision™’s watershed approach to water infrastructure, its application to Mississippi River projects, and how it can provide a practical and feasible path forward in addressing the great river’s water quality and infrastructure challenges.

Speakers

Robert “Bob” Sinkler

Director of Water Infrastructure, The Nature Conservancy’s North America Water Program (Moderator)

Robert “Bob” Sinkler serves as Director of Water Infrastructure for The Nature Conservancy’s North America Water Program, working to incorporate natural water infrastructure into integrated water resource management at a basin-wide scale. He completed a 30-year U.S. Army career, most recently as strategic initiatives chief for the Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

William Bertera

Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

William Bertera is Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. He is the former Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation, the Rebuild America Coalition, and the American Public Works Association, with additional senior leadership roles at the International City Management Association and the National Association of Counties.

Anne Lewis

Founder and Director, America’s Waterway

Anne Lewis is the founder and director of America’s Waterway, a non-profit organization advocating civic engagement and a national dialogue for the future of the Mississippi River. She created America’s Waterway to address the river’s sustainability in holistic ways — incorporating social and economic as well as environmental dimensions — with stakeholder involvement as the pivotal component.