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Blue Events The Annual OC Water Summit By Joan Finnegan O n May 14, 2010, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), the Orange County Water District, and Disneyland Resorts will host the third annual O.C. Water Summit. As President of MWDOC, I want to take this opportunity to encourage each of you to attend and participate. Orange County is a global leader in water resource management, innovation, and water use efficiency. Although the recent rain won't solve our water supply situation – we can. The O.C. Water Summit is an innovative forum that tackles water supply issues and sets real solutions in motion. The event brings together experts from across the globe to engage southern California business professionals, water industry stakeholders, elected officials, community leaders, scientists, and environmentalists in discussion about the ongoing water supply issues facing our state and how water supply challenges impact our economy. Online registration for this event is available at www.ocwatersummit.com. Last year's event sold out, so register today! This year's program highlights include: • Paul Rodriguez, actor, comedian and Chair of the California Latino Water Coalition • Joel Kotkin, author, economist and columnist for Forbes; author of "The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050" • Steve Solomon, writer for the New York Times, BusinessWeek, Forbes, Esquire; frequent guest on CNBC and author of "Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization" • Water Bond Town Hall - opposing interest groups and the Gubernatorial candidates have been Invited to discuss their view of the proposed Water Bond and whether or not This event is designed for Orange County residents and business owners to learn about the issues facing our water supply and the solutions being considered. For more information or to register. Please visit www.ocwatersummit.com, or call (714) 593-5014. 38 LIVEMAGS.NET MAY>>10 As the summer months unfold, take out your bike, skateboard or walk to places more often to save on gas. And when you are in the market for a new car, consider buying a hybrid vehicle. WATER: Conserve! Plastic water bottles are expensive to make, pollute our oceans and landfills, harm animals, and leach plastic molecules into the water they contain. One answer: stainless steel canteens. Another answer is to install a water purification system in your kitchen. But a quick and easy way to purify tap water in the home is to use a Britta pitcher. Conserve! Whenever possible, wash clothes and dishes in full loads and with cold water. In colder states it is unheard of to have an outside water heater, but here it is widely practiced. Reduce the heating bill by insulating your water tank and the pipes that channel heated water to the faucets. Solar thermal is another great way to sustainably heat water. Akin to solar electric, solar thermal panels, generally installed on the rooftop, heat up the water that flows to faucets. Only we can create a sustainable future. It is time to start.