2008 AWRA Spring Specialty Conference

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Welcome to San Mateo in the lovely San Francisco Bay area! The Conference Organizing Committee, AWRA staff, and the GIS Technical Committee, want to welcome you to California for GIS and Water Resources V. This past year has been busy with planning for this important event coming to the western United States. We have planned presentations for conference attendees covering a broad range of subjects on integrative geospatial hydrologic technologies. With over 200 abstracts received for this conference we have added additional tracks to include all the outstanding papers accepted. Come join us to network and experience what your colleagues are doing with GIS and Water Resources. Meet the leaders of geospatial and hydrologic technologies using and applying their skills in the sessions, Exhibit Hall, Reception, Luncheon, workshops, field trip, and networking events we have planned for you. AWRA's Spring Conference is packed with opportunities for you to learn more, network, and be entertained. We hope that you have an enjoyable experience and we get a chance to meet you at the GIS and Water Resources V Conference!

Lorri Peltz-Lewis
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA
Conference Chairperson

David R. Maidment
Center for Research in Water Resources, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Conference Technical Program Chair

TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE

Participate in the Bay Model field trip designed to improve your knowledge of the Bay-Delta issues.
Attend two workshops and short courses on technical applications and current developments.
Discover new ways of problem solving through integrated approaches, interdisciplinary workshops, and inter-regional exchange of ideas and culture.
Network and collaborate with colleagues to share hydrologic and geospatial knowledge.
Learn about new developments in the field - the emergence of hydrologic information systems, LiDAR measurement of surface terrain, web services and web publication for water data,
Learn the latest on integration of GIS and hydrologic models - SWAT, the HEC models, HSPF, Modflow, and others
Expose yourself to cutting-edge water resources technology presented by leading researchers, experts, and practitioners.
Participate in the Bay Model field trips designed to improve your knowledge of the Bay-Delta issues.
Attend workshops and short courses on technical applications and current developments.
Participate in other activities including the Poster Session, Commercial Exhibits, and a variety of student activities.
Enjoy the cultural aspects of the San Francisco Bay area including the Pier 39 and Cable Cars.
Experience first hand how the only multidisciplinary water resources organization dedicated to the advancement of water resources education, management, and research, can help you expand your water resources horizons.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE?

Water resource and geospatial specialists from federal, state, local and international agencies.
Managers, scientists, practitioners, programmers, and students.
Hydrologists, Engineers, Ecologists, Biologists, Physical Scientists, etc.
Members of water related agencies and non-governmental agencies
Members of watershed groups, water-related agencies, etc.
Geospatial and water resources specialists working in consulting firms.

STUDENT ORAL PRESENTER COMPETITION
Monday - Wednesday

Through the Outstanding Student Presentation Award, AWRA recognizes exceptional student contributions to the GIS and Water Resources V conference. Conference presentations are an important aspect of professional development and AWRA seeks to encourage and support student participation at its meetings, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Significance and originality of the material will be fundamental in evaluating the student presentations. The presentations will be judged by the session attendees.

The winner of the competition will be featured on the AWRA website and in an upcoming issue of AWRA's Water Resources IMPACT magazine.