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Conference Agenda
Agenda Overview
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Day One: September 7
8:00-8:45 |
Registration, Coffee & Light Breakfast, Exhibits |
8:45-9:30 |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
 Mike Gin, Mayor of the City of Redondo Beach
Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Stephen Leatherman, H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and Environment
Meg Caldwell, California Coastal Commission
Bridgett Luther Thompson, Director, California Department of Conservation
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9:30-10:00 |
Keynote Address
Philippe Cousteau, Earth Echo International |
10:00-10:40 |
Plastic: Current Uses and Benefits,
and How It Behaves in the Ocean
Moderator: Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Plastic Materials Worldwide: Quantities, Uses, Social and Economic Benefits. Pete Grande, Command Packaging and California Film Extruders and Converters Association
Plastics and the Oceans: A Technical Perspective.
Anthony Andrady, Research Triangle Institute |
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BREAK Exhibits in Redondo Ballroom |
10:50-12:20 |
Marine Debris: Sources, Distribution, Composition
Moderator: Dominic Gregorio, State Water Resources Control Board
Marine Debris: Onshore, Offshore, and Seafloor Litter. Allan Williams, University of Glamorgand, Wales
Lost at Sea: Where Does All the Plastic Go? The Accumulation and Environmental Consequences of Microscopic Plastic Debris.
Richard Thompson, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Three Receptacles for Marine Debris in Southern California: Are the Sources and Concerns the Same? Stephen B. Weisberg, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
A Comparison of Plastic Debris in Near Coastal Waters of California and the Mid-Pacific Central Gyre. Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation |
12:20-1:20 |
Luncheon Exhibits in Redondo Ballroom
Speaker: H. David Nahai, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region
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1:20-2:25 |
Education and Outreach to Reduce Trash in Urban Runoff Moderator: Christiane Parry, California Coastal Commission
CalTrans "Don't Trash Fresno" Public Education Research Study. Christie Black, APR, Ogilvy Public Relations
California's Coastal Cleanup Day: Changing Behaviors and Improving the Coast by Reaching Inland. Eben Schwartz, California Coastal Commission
The Malibu Foundation's Adopt-A-Beach School Assembly Program. Michael Klubock, The Malibu Foundation |
1:20-2:25 |
Plastic Industry Efforts to Reduce
Discharges to Storm Water
Moderator: Deborah Neiter, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Industry Initiatives and Challenges. Steven Jones, Society of the Plastics Industry and JATCO Corp.
Methods for Monitoring the Discharges of the Plastic Industry in Southern California. Gwen Lattin and Ann Zellers, Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Implementation of Voluntary Best Management Practices at Plastic Industry Facilities: Measuring the Effectiveness of Operation Clean Sweep. Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Practical Approaches to Design and Installation of Screening Technologies. William Harris, Stormwater360 |
2:30-3:40 |
State and Local Approaches to
Solid Waste and Litter Reduction
Moderator: Steve Aceti, California Coastal Coalition
CIWMB Programs: Waste Characterization, Large Venue Recycling, and Recycling Challenges. Michael Leaon, California Integrated Waste Management Board
Bag-to-Bag Recycling in the City of San Juan Capistrano. Ziad Mazbouti, City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Malibu Polystyrene Ban. Katie Lichtig, City of Malibu
Reducing Bag Litter through a Public Private Partnership: Progressive Bag Alliance and the L.A. Ad Hoc River Committee Laurie Hansen, Progressive Bag Alliance |
2:30-3:40 |
Innovative Debris and Trash Monitoring Techniques: Aiding Our Understanding of Land-Based Discharges
Moderator: Ann Riley, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Patterns of Debris Movement: From an Urban Estuary to a Coastal Embayment. Scott P. Wilson, Centre for Environmental Restoration and Stewardship, Australian Catholic University
Working Our Way Upstream: A Snapshot of Land-Based Contributions of Plastic and Other Trash to Coastal Waters and Beaches. Gwen Lattin / Ann Zellers, Algalita Marine Research Foundation
A Rapid Trash Assessment Method Applied to Waters of the San Francisco Bay Region: Trash Measurement in Streams. Steven M. Moore, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board |
3:40-3:50 |
BREAK Exhibits in Redondo Ballroom |
3:50-5:00 |
Characterizing Sources of Debris
and Trash in Urban Runoff
Moderator: Christiane Parry, California Coastal Commission
Waste Characterization Studies of Trash in Urban Runoff in California. Shelly Moore, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
L.A. River Clean Up and Waste Characterization, and the City of Los Angeles Plastic Task Force. Shelly Backlar, Friends of the Los Angeles River
City of Oxnard Stormdrain Keeper Program, Combining Education, Monitoring, and Waste Characterization. Mark Pumford, City of Oxnard Wastewater Division |
3:50-5:00 |
National and International Efforts
to Reduce Marine Litter
Moderator, Sheila David, H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment
National Efforts to Reduce Marine Debris. Holly Bamford, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Beach Debris: Characterized through the International Coastal Cleanup and the U.S. National Marine Debris Monitoring Program. Seba Sheavly, The Ocean Conservancy
U.S. EPA's Role in the Prevention and Control of Marine Debris. Katherine Bruce, US Environmental Protection Agency |
6:00 |
Dinner: Splash Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza
Each dish is delish! |
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Day Two: September 8
7:45-8:45 |
Coffee, Light Breakfast, Exhibits |
8:45-9:00 |
Welcoming Remarks
Miriam Gordon, California Coastal Commission
Jerry Secundy, State Water Resources Control Board
Sheila David, H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment |
9:00-9:40 |
Keynote Address for Day 2
William McDonough, William McDonough+Partners |
9:40-9:50 |
BREAK Exhibits in Redondo Ballroom |
9:50-10:35 |
A Hitchhikers Guide to Plastic Debris: Do Plastics Transport Persistent Organic Pollutants?
Moderator: Eric Stein, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Marine Plastic Resin Pellets: Carrier of Organic Micropollutants to Marine Organisms and a New Tool to Monitor Persistent Organic Pollutants. Dr. Hideshige Takada, University of Tokyo
AMRF Findings on POPs Contained In and On Plastics in Urban Runoff. Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation |
9:50-10:35 |
Impacts of Marine Debris on Marine Wildlife and Efforts to Mitigate Them Moderator: Frank Csulak, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Seabirds as Indicators of Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific. Hannah Nevins, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Reducing Marine Debris: Derelict Fishing Gear Removal Programs in Hawaii, Washington and California. Kirsten Gilardi, U.C. Davis, Sea Doc Society |
10:40-11:40 |
Public Perception of the Trash and Debris Problem
Moderator: Stephen Groner, S. Groner Associates
Voter Opinion Research Regarding Trash, Debris and Storm Drain Runoff. John Fairbank, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates
Paper or Plastic? Deconstructing One of Life’s Everyday Questions. Daniel Imhoff, Watershed Media |
10:40-11:40 |
Addressing Trash in Urban Runoff
through Water Quality Regulation
Moderator: Michael Lauffer, State Water Resources Control Board
Regulatory Approaches to Preventing Trash and Debris in Urban Runoff: An Overview of the Storm Water and NPDES Regulatory Program (Industrial Permits and Municipal Permits). Jonathan Bishop, L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board
TMDLs for Trash in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Melinda Becker, L.A. Regional Water Quality Control Board |
11:40-12:00 |
Preview of the Video: Plastic Debris, Rivers to Sea |
12:00-1:00 |
Luncheon Exhibits in the Redondo Ballroom |
1:00-2:15 |
Structural Controls for Trash in Urban Runoff
Moderator: Dominic Gregorio, State Water Resources Control Board
Trash in Urban Rivers and Watersheds, Structural Controls Implemented by L.A. County. Bill DePoto, LA County Dept. of Public Works
Debris Nets in the San Gabriel River: Design and Physical Modeling. Russell H. Boudreau, Moffat & Nichol
Netting Technology: Full Capture Certification for Trash and Floatables. Clint Holland, Fresh Creek Technologies |
1:00-2:15 |
Trends in Solid Waste Source Reduction
Moderator: Richard Anthony, California Resource Recovery Association
Searching for Source Reduction Solutions: Producer Responsibility and Other Options. Mark Murray, Californians Against Waste
Stopping Plastic Beverage Bottle Debris at the Source. Pat Franklin, Container Recycling Institute
Achieving Source Reduction Through Local Action. Stephanie Barger, Earth Resources Foundation |
2:20-3:35 |
Developing Education and Outreach Based on Technical Data Moderator: Stephen Leatherman, H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment
Public Education by the Numbers: Tuning Up Your Outreach Plan Based on the Technical Data. Stephen Groner, S. Groner Associates
Solid Waste Contamination of Tropical Beaches: From Conflict of Use to Indicator of Change. Monica Costa, Federal Universidade of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil
The California Erase the Waste Campaign. Tom Mays, State Water Resources Control |
2:20-3:35 |
Trash in Urban Runoff: Local and State Government Structural Control Measures
Moderator: Richard Boone, Orange County Stormwater Program
City of Los Angeles Trash Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plan. Shahram Kharaghani, City of Los Angeles
Evolution of Trash Management for CALTRANS Freeways. Timothy Sobelman, California Department of Transportation; David Alderate, Cal State University
City of Santa Monica’s Trash Control Measures. Neal Shapiro, City of Santa Monica |
3:35-3:45 |
BREAK Exhibits in Redondo Ballroom |
3:45-4:45 |
New Directions: Four Simultaneous Dialogues
Improving Coordination Among Regional Programs to Control Marine Debris.
Degradable and Compostable Plastic: Viability and Efficacy as a Solution to Marine Debris.
Future Monitoring and Research Needs.
Trash TMDLs: Information Resources and Needs.
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4:45-5:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Wrap-up |
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Day Three: September 9
FIELD TRIPS
Space is limited. Please reserve in advance. |
9:00-12:00 |
Tour of the Hamilton Bowl Debris Collection System with City of Signal Hill with City of Signal Hill and Fresh Creek Technologies |
9:00-12:00 |
Monitoring and Sample Collection Aboard the Research Vessel, Alguita with Algalita Marine Research Foundation (AMRF) |
12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00-3:00 |
Tour of the S.E.A. and AMRF Lab.
Opportunity to analyze samples collected aboard the Alguita in the morning |
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General Sessions 8:00 am-5:00 pm 