EPA WaterSense and the Alliance for Water Efficiency launched our 2026 Outdoor Water Use Webinar Series with a session exploring the water efficiency and stormwater nexus.
This webinar features case examples demonstrating how integrated approaches to outdoor water management can advance both conservation and stormwater goals. Guest speakers include the Municipal Water District of Orange County, presenting its Turf Replacement and RainSmart Rebate Programs collaboration, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, highlighting an education campaign that encourages residents to conserve water before, during, and after storm events.
Speakers:
- Rachel Waite-Harvey, Water Use Efficiency Program Supervisor, Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC)
- Tessa Murray, Watershed Policy Manager, Friends of the Chicago River
- Patrick Thomas, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Date: February 2026



