This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to improving water resilience in federal agencies. It is designed to help federal agency staff and facility managers understand key concepts in water resilience, including system identification, planning, and project development. This fourth session will cover strategies for assessing existing water systems, with real-world examples from federal sites, as well as practical solutions for enhancing water resilience. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the FEMP Resilience Program and energy and water resilience planning and will be equipped with tools and strategies to strengthen water resilience at their facilities.
Instructors
Abby Tallman, Data Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Read Bio
Abby Tallman is a data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) with a background in applied mathematics. Abby specializes in mathematical modeling, risk analysis, and risk management. At PNNL, Abby supports work focused on border security, defense programs, and energy and water resilience.
Kelsey Semrod, Water Resilience Program Manager, Concurrent Technologies Corporation Read Bio
Kelsey has over 10 years of combined experience in hydrology, water resources science, water security policy, and stormwater management. Most recently, she has supported both Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy clients to improve water resilience on military installations. Kelsey holds a Master of Science in Water Resources from Yale University, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College. She supports the Meridian Group as the Water Resilience Program Manager within The Department of Navy Secretariat, Energy, Installations and Environment and helps ensure Navy and Marine Corps installations achieve long-term water security in support of installation resilience and mission assurance.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Identify key components of water systems and infrastructure;
- Explain the relationship between water resilience and a site’s overall resilience;
- Analyze real-world examples of water resilience solutions implemented at federal agencies.
