Water Data Forum: Durable Skills for the Water Workforce in the Age of AI
November 4, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
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Panelists
- Dr. Alison Appling
- Ecologist at U.S. Geological Survey
- John Ikeda
- Chief Mission Officer at Water Environment Federation
- Ed Verhamme
- Principal & Senior Engineer at Limnotech
Jordan Read, Chief Executive Officer at CUAHSI will be moderating the panel discussion.
In this free webinar, researchers, managers, and workforce development experts will examine which analytical and modeling skills remain durable, and why demand is growing for people who can check what AI produces, direct the work of AI alongside the work of people, and explain results to those who act on them. Panelists will also discuss what this means for hiring, for people already in water jobs, and for the pipeline of water sector talent.
The Water Data Forum is a free, interactive web series convened by Cleveland Water Alliance, the Water Environment Federation, and CUAHSI to demystify topics of water data for a broad professional audience. Topics range from specific technologies to broader application spaces, exploring the full breadth of the world of water data.