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Atlanta Regional Event

March 12, 2026

Water Resilience and Risk Management

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7:30 - 10:00 AM EST

Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP Conference Center
1200 Peachtree Street NE
Midtown Atlanta, Georgia 30309

During this breakfast seminar hosted by GHD, you'll gain practical insights into Atlanta’s water resilience and hear from industry specialists on PFAS risk management, water needs for population and economic growth, and strategies to address emerging challenges. This is a great opportunity to connect with your peers, share perspectives, and explore solutions to improve Atlanta’s water resilience.

Why you should attend:

To gain clarity on the region’s water supply reliability, drought resilience strategies, and how industrial growth is shaping new water demands
To learn about PFAS risk management, upcoming regulatory changes, and litigation trends that could impact your organization
To explore practical approaches to managing stormwater, mitigating flood risks, and building climate-ready infrastructure
To discover how regional collaboration and transparent engagement can foster trust and ensure equitable water solutions
To understand how population and economic growth will influence water needs and what proactive steps businesses can take to stay ahead

Agenda

7:30 AM: Registration & hot breakfast

8:00 AM: Opening remarks & overview of My City in 2050 insights

8:10 AM: Conversation Framing and Industry Perspectives of the Future of Water in the Atlanta Region

Danny Johnson, Natural Resources Director, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

8:20 AM: Panel: Atlanta's Water Future - Risk, Resilience, & Growth

Greg Eyerly, Commissioner, Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
Dominic Weatherill, Water Programs Manager, Georgia Power
Jennifer A. Simon, Partner, Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP (KMCL)
Dr. Zhiyong Xia, National Emerging Contaminants Technical Leader, GHD
Julie Byrd, Power & Utilities Market Leader, GHD

9:10 AM: Q&A

Julie Byrd, Power & Utilities Market Leader, GHD

9:30 - 10:00 AM: Optional networking and adjourn

Regional Event Host

Speakers

Danny Johnson

Natural Resources Director

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

James Gregory Eyerly

Commissioner

Atlanta Department of Watershed Management

Dominic Weatherill

Water Programs Manager

Georgia Power

Jennifer A. Simon

Partner

Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP

Dr. Zhiyong Xia

National Emerging Contaminants Technical Leader

GHD

Julie Byrd

Power & Utilities Market Leader

GHD

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