SERCAP to Participate in Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future

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White House to Host Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the US

and Local Roanoke Based Nonprofit Organization, SERCAP to Participate in the Event

WASHINGTON, DC —On Tuesday, March 22, 2016—World Water Day—the Administration will host a White House Water Summit to raise awareness of the national importance of water, and to highlight new commitments and announcements that the Administration and non-Federal institutions are making to build a sustainable water future. Safe, sufficient, and reliable water resources are essential to the functioning of every aspect and sector of U.S. society, including agricultural and energy production, industry and economic growth, human and environmental health, and national security. As climate change affects our Nation’s water supplies, and our population continues to grow and shift, it will become increasingly important to build a sustainable water future. To reduce and mitigate the incidence and impact of water stresses on U.S. communities, it is essential to develop, implement, and deploy the type of sustainable, integrated, and long-term water-management strategies that will be highlighted during the Water Summit. Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) will be participating in the event as one of the many organizations invited to participate in the conversation about providing a sustainable water future. SERCAP’s President & CEO, Hope Cupit, will be in attendance and SERCAP would like local Roanoke based organizations to help promote the event, and encourage supporters to join us on March 22, 2016 at 9:00 AM to watch the Live Stream.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 2016; 9:00 AM EDT to approximately 12:30 PM EDT

WHERE: Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC

WHO: Senior Administration Officials and representatives from the private and public sectors

WEBCAST: This event will be webcast live at www.whitehouse.gov/live

*The Contents of this Press Release was provided by The White House, Office of the Press Secretary.