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'Encouraging Water Conservation Through Information in Salt Lake Valley Cities' Plenary Speaker Abstract: Title: Encouraging water conservation through information in Salt Lake Valley cities Researchers from Utah State University and water managers at three Utah cities are collaborating to understand how consumers respond to changes in water prices and bills. Presentation speakers: Jordan Allen, Water Conservation Coordinator of South Jordan, Utah Steve Glain, Management Assistant to the City Manager, West Jordan, Utah Dan Woodbury, Water Resources Engineer, Riverton, Utah Sara Sutherland, Utah State University, Department of Applied Economics
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PRESENTER(S): Sara Sutherland - Bio: Sara Sutherland (Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara) is an Assistant Professor in the Applied Economics Department at Utah State University. Her research examines political and behavioral explanations for inefficient use and management of resources. Specifically, how do consumers respond to price or rate structure changes? Dan Woodbury - Bio: Dan Woodbury is the Water Resources Engineer in Riverton, Utah. He is responsible for the design and construction administration and management of all culinary and pressurized secondary water systems for the City. Steve Glain - Bio: Steve Glain is the Management Assistant to the City Manager and former water conservation technician in West Jordan, Utah. He has a Master of Public Administration from BYU, worked with USU Extension and the Water Check program, and was hired as Water Conservation Coordinator for West Jordan City. Jordan Allen - Bio: Jordan Allen is the Water Conservation Coordinator of South Jordan, Utah, where he works building and maintaining the city’s conservation program. He is currently pursuing a bachelors in Business Administration at Utah State University.