Annual Summit 2026

9th Annual Water for All Summit

From Plan to Action:

Advancing the Integrated Water Resources Plan

March 12, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Richburg, South Carolina

Thank you for attending our ninth annual Water for All Summit! We were thrilled to welcome over 170 water industry professionals and advocates from across the region to discuss the advancing the Integrated Water Resources Plan and collaborating for a more sustainable and resilient Catawba-Wateree River Basin.

Summit Overview

2026 Water for All Summit attendees engaged in a series of presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions to explore the key pillars of the Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP), examining steps to move from recommendations to action, strengthen Basin-wide collaboration, and chart a shared path toward long-term water resilience.

Presentations

Brian Hester
Brian Hester, Chester County

Fred Castles
Fred Castles, Chester Metropolitan District

PresentationWelcome to Chester County

Jimmy Bagley
Jimmy Bagley, CWWMG Board & City of Rock Hill

Jeff Lineberger
Jeff Lineberger, CWWMG Board Vice-Chair & Director, Water Strategy & Hydro Licensing, Duke Energy

Myra Reece
Myra Reece, Director, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

Harold Brady
Harold Brady, Water Supply Development Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Joe Koon
Joe Koon, Director of Water Resources, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

Sarah Braman
Sarah Braman, Water Resources Manager, Town of Cary

Laura Meadors
Laura Meadors, Global Sustainability Programs Manager, Apple

PresentationIndustrial Water Use and Collective Action

Robert Long
Robert Long, Director, Chester County Economic Development

Erica DePalma
Erica DePalma, Senior Program Manager, US Water Alliance

Jennifer Gibson
Jennifer Gibson, Water Plant Superintendent, City of Belmont

Jeff Lineberger
Jeff Lineberger, CWWMG Board Vice-Chair & Director, Water Strategy & Hydro Licensing, Duke Energy