Day 2
10:00 – 11:30, Roundtables: Big Plans and Urgent Technologies
14:00 – 15:15, Confronting the Brine Crisis
Mr. Reinert manages well drilling, water supply projects, and water resources planning for the El Paso Water Utilities. He has 30 years of experience in water resources and water supply projects as a hydrogeologist and civil engineer. He is the Vice Chairman of the Far West Texas Regional Water Planning Group which is responsible for preparing the Far West Texas Regional Water Plan. Mr. Reinert is the Chairman for the Multi State Salinity Coalition which promotes advancements in technologies for desalination and water reuse. Mr. Reinert earned a bachelor’s degree in geology at McMurry College and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Colorado State University. He is a registered Professional Geologist and Professional Engineer in Texas and a registered Certified Scientist in New Mexico.