The speaker for our November 16 meeting will be Kurt Elvert, who has been working in water conservation for 20 years. At San Jose State University, he majored in Environmental Studies and, upon graduation, began working full time at Valley Water. He currently works for San Jose Water and manages the Field Service Department, Meter Shop, Meter Readers, Water Conservation, and Recycled Water Programs. He oversees a staff of 50 who read meters for billing, respond to emergencies, and perform water conservation audits for homes and businesses as well as investigate reports of water waste. This presentation will include information pertaining to the water supply and transportation of water in California, overall current water supply conditions, and water conservation tips, tricks, and techniques.