Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT)
Location: Zoom

Webinar Topic: Advancing Water Reuse in the Great Lakes Region
Guest Speaker: Bruno Pigott, Executive Director, WateReuse
Moderator: Lora Shrake, Chief Operating Officer, Council of the Great Lakes Region

Across the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region, water is one of our greatest shared assets—and one of our greatest responsibilities. As communities, industries, and policymakers seek sustainable solutions to support long-term water security, water reuse is emerging as a powerful opportunity to reduce stress on freshwater systems, strengthen resilience, and drive innovation.

Join us for a conversation on the state of water reuse in the region, the barriers and opportunities shaping its adoption, and the collaborative efforts needed to accelerate progress. This webinar will feature Bruno Pigott, Executive Director at WateReuse, who will share insights on best practices and policy considerations for recycled water, plus real-world examples of how water reuse can complement existing water management strategies.

Participants will gain:

• A clear understanding of the water reuse landscape in the Great Lakes region
• Insights into technological, regulatory, and community engagement challenges
• Perspectives on emerging opportunities to scale reuse across municipal, industrial, and agricultural applications
• Guidance on how regional stakeholders can work together to advance sustainable water solutions

This webinar will offer valuable insights into how water reuse can help build a more resilient Great Lakes region.

SPEAKER:

Bruno Pigott | Executive Director, WateReuse

Bruno Pigott is the Executive Director of the WateReuse Association, the nation’s only trade association solely dedicated to advancing laws, policy, funding, and public acceptance of recycled water.

Prior to joining WateReuse, Bruno served as the Acting Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water, where he oversaw all safe drinking water, wastewater, and surface water programs, as well as the National Water Reuse Action Plan. Bruno’s three decades of federal, state, and local service also include leading the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

MODERATOR

Lora Shrake | Chief Operating Officer, Council of the Great Lakes Region

Lora Shrake serves as the Chief Operating Officer with the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR). Since joining CGLR, she has focused on growing the Council’s network and connecting business leaders and regional stakeholders on sustainability issues through CGLR’s programs that support the advancement of cross-sector solutions. She facilitates CGLR’s monthly business and sustainability webinar series, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and amplifying regional best practices.