Programs
Indiana Water Summit
Managing regional and local water supplies and ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for Indiana depend upon the cooperation of dozens of stakeholder organizations, public officials, and state policymakers, as well as individual citizens.
Managing regional and local water supplies and ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for Indiana depend upon the cooperation of dozens of stakeholder organizations, public officials, and state policymakers, as well as individual citizens.
About the Indiana Water Summit
The Indiana Water Summit (Summit) is an apolitical and inclusive annual forum developed to examine the complex interests and issues that face our water supply. The Summit’s subject matter seeks to remain consistent with and build upon current legislative actions to provide a broad planning perspective, weaving together diverse topics that demonstrate the interdependency of water issues and the science behind the state of the waters.
The overarching goal of the Summit is to lay the framework for state- and regional-level water planning. Topics are selected to align with relevant university research, as well as the current water needs and challenges facing all sectors of water users (agriculture, industry, utility, community quality of life, etc.) and the set of strategies outlined in the Indiana Water Roadmap. The format of the Summit includes a combination of national and local speakers; a review of best practices, case studies, and lessons learned; interactive elements; and an influential keynote address. The Summit is supported by many partners and individuals – learn more about supporting the Summit below.
Summit Organization & Funding
The Indiana Water Summit is organized by a number of people and organizations. The Water Summit Working Group discusses Summit topics and suggests speakers, with particular attention to keeping those topics diverse and timely. Additional input comes from Summit attendees who complete evaluation surveys, and the board of directors of the White River Alliance which manages the Summit. Logistical work is performed by the White River Alliance staff in close cooperation with the Summit venue. Find out more about the Water Summit Working Group by clicking the button below.
The early years of the Indiana Water Summit have been made possible by generous support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust as well as Summit sponsors known as Water Investors. The remainder of the costs of the Summit are covered by the registration fees paid by those who attend.
Support the Summit
Become a Water Investor
Everyone has a role to play! You can help us ensure the Water Summit’s success and affordability by directing your donation to the Indiana Water Summit and becoming a Water Investor. No donation is too small or too large. All donations are tax-deductible and those indicated as being directed to the Indiana Water Summit will be utilized specifically for the Indiana Water Summit and its related efforts.