Dr. Sarah Slaughter will present the keynote address “Designing Sustainable and Resilient Communities”. Dr. Slaughter coordinates the MIT Sloan School of Management Sustainability Business Laboratory and the Sloan Sustainability Initiative.  She works with municipalities and public and private organizations to improve infrastructure performance and reduce organizational risk. Her talk will give us insight into engineering innovations changing the way cities conserve vital water resources and withstand disasters.  Many cities already face dwindling water supplies, severe flooding, and unstable water tables.  In the face of growing risks, Dr. Slaughter’s international perspective has never been more timely or important.  Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue.  Meeting begins at 5:30, followed by cocktails at 6 and buffet dinner.  Tickets $65 CRWA members, $75 non-members, $150 premier.  Additional $10 at the door. RSVP by Nov. 12 to Leigh Heffernan, 781-788-0007, x. 231, or visit www.charlesriver.org.