60-M0087-26-CP192 - Next Generation Water Summit

The Next Generation Water Summit, LLC is requesting funding to support the production of their annual summit, which brings together water policymakers, land use planners, and the building community. The summit includes educational sessions, facilitated introductions, and local tours and/or workshops. The organization is requesting $20,000 per year for 4 years to assist in the marketing, training, and administrative aspects of producing the 2027-2030 Next Generation Water Summits. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • The summit is a unique event that brings together three audiences that usually operate in their own spheres • The event has a dedicated audience who highly value the educational sessions and facilitated introductions • The summit has led to projects, such as the EPA/City of Santa Fe study on the city’s energy/water/carbon footprint • The annual summit includes a New Mexico track on the 2nd day of the agenda to focus exclusively on New Mexico water issues