Becky Johnson has over 27 years of experience in domestic and international environmental management. She is an experienced consultant, auditor, and an international speaker. Becky is formally trained as a geologist and brings a fresh, common-sense approach to her projects, as well as an in-depth understanding of regulatory programs.  She has provided consulting and training to the water and wastewater treatment industry for over 20 years and brings that experience to the classroom at TCU, providing students with a “real world” view of the field and practical hands-on experience vital in today’s job market. She has served as a member of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists since 2011.
Top Takeaways:

Water utilities and local universities and college need to partner to ensure students receive the hands-on experience necessary to spark interest in joining the water industry.
Telling water’s story through the lens of your audience and in a language they understand is the only way to build trust and buy-in, whether it’s a room full of students or the general public.
Increased rates are inevitable. If we’re going to ask that people pay the true cost of water we have to be willing to be transparent and upfront about what they’re paying for. We have to demonstrate the value of water every single day.

Resources:
When the Rivers Run Dry by Fred Pearce
Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water by Marc Reisner
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