09/01/2011 Water Research Foundation Webcast. In the spring of 2011, the Water Research Foundation convened a working group of over 20 water utility representatives from across the country to discuss strategies to bridge the ominous gap facing many of the nation's utilities. Over the course of two days, the representatives discussed many different strategies, heartily endorsing some and setting aside others. The Webcast presents the strategies discussed in the forum and their context for ensuring financial stability for water utilities across the country.