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"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do
everything, but I can do something; and what I should
do and can do, I will do."
anonymous
The AWRA headquarters office has recently acted
locally to encourage the use of environmentally
friendly, re-usable, durable, cloth grocery bags by
providing funds to sponsor the effort in our tiny
hometown of Middleburg, VA.
AWRA staff were also spotted on a recent early
Saturday morning cleaning the local streambed that
runs through Middleburg. A dump truck full of tree
limbs, construction materials, and trash of all sorts
was cleared out in the course of the morning's
work.
Before our efforts filled a dump truck.
As the staff of the American Water Resources
Association, we are mostly involved with keeping
water resources professionals connected to important
information, events, and each other "to advance
multidisciplinary water resources education,
management and research." We rarely have the
opportunity to roll up our sleeves, get our hands dirty
and do some heavy lifting out in the field.
In the end, it gives us a greater appreciation for the
work you all do everyday in your research, in the
outreach and educational activities, and in the
practical solutions to water resources challenges that
you design, install, repair everyday.
Terry Meyer
Marketing Director
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2007 AWRA Conferences Updates |
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Conference Info * Registration Info * Exhibit Info * Sponsorship Info * Hotel Info
**** BREAKING CONFERENCE NEWS
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The American Bar
Association Section of
Environment Energy and Resources has just
signed on as a co-
sponsor of this important conference. Their Water
Resources Committee has organized two
sessions:
Session 15 (Tuesday): Law &
Policy
Session 18 (Wednesday) : Panel on
Emerging
Contaminants -- The View from California
Click on the Preliminary Program link below to read all
about them.
Preliminary Program is online!
More than 100 oral and poster presentations on topics
like emerging contaminants of concern sources, fate
& transport; analytical methods; drinking water and
wastewater treatment technologies; wildlife health
effects; legal and policy issues ...and much
more!
NEW Program Feature: Abstracts for
each session are included for your pre-conference
planning.
Keynoters are Set!
Monday
Christian Daughton, U.S. Environmental
Protection
Agency, Las Vegas, NV
PPCPs in the Environment: an Overview of the
Science
Kim Linton, American Water Works
Association
Research Foundation, Denver, CO
Theo Colborn, University of Florida-
Gainesville, Paonia, CO
Author, Our Stolen Future
Emerging Public Health Issues: Stealth
Chemicals and Water Resources
Tuesday
Dana Kolpin, U.S. Geological Survey, Iowa
City, IA
Emerging Contaminants: Understanding their
Occurrence, Fate, and Effects
Wednesday
Peter Stoks, Association of Rhine Water
works, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
The EU Water Framework Directive: Ecology
Vs. Drinking Water Production
Rula Deeb, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.,
Emeryville, CA
Trace Organic Compounds in the Environment -
Overview of the WERF Program Challenge and
Research Needs
Registration is open!
Register before June 4, 2007 for the best
rates!
Exhibits and sponsorships are available, too.
Plan to attend and
get out in front of this important water resources issue!
Call for Abstracts Online Now!
Abstract Deadline: May 14, 2007
Call for Abstracts * View Topics * Submit an Abstract * Register Today * Sponsor the
Conference
Exhibit Information Now Available!
The AWRA 43rd Annual Water Resources Conference
is returning to the Southwest and Albuquerque, where
water seems perpetually in short supply. Since the
conference last visited the Southwest desert region in
2001, water has become even more of an issue as
the region grapples with growth, drought, Endangered
Species Act issues, water marketing, water quality,
and the specter of global warming; much is
happening in response to these issues.
The AWRA 43rd Annual Water Resources Conference
is a forum for all participants of our water resources
community, provides opportunities for
conversation
about the many multidisciplinary aspects of water
resources, and make connections that
will improve
how we understand the complex water issues that are
of importance to this region, the nation, and the world.
To encourage this exchange, the conference will
include oral and poster sessions, plenary panels,
field trips, and networking events. A number of student
participation activities are also planned. We are
especially interested in how your work has involved
the collaborative process between agencies or private
entities and how collaboration served in meeting
project goals and improving the water
environment.
In addition to the broad array of topics on which we
always encourage submission for the annual
conference, we welcome individuals who wish to
propose panel discussions or special sessions on
themed tracks consisting of a core of invited
presentations.
If you are interested in organizing a
special session, please contact the Technical Chair,
Karl Williard to
discuss details.
Submit your abstract by May 14, 2007
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The Multidisciplinary Mind ... |
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Not a
Member? Join AWRA
Today!
Here's what a couple of our multidisciplinary
members
told us recently in our member survey ...
"[AWRA] is the best single organization that
addresses the technical aspects of water resources,
which is by nature interdisciplinary."
"AWRA fosters communication between
academics, consultants, and policymakers with a
variety of academic backgrounds. No other
organization in the hydrological sciences does this
quite as well."
If you value the multidisciplinary approach, join AWRA!
Benefits include print and online issues of the
Journal of the
American Water Resources Association (a
$385 value!), Water Resources IMPACT
(an $80 value), conference registration
discounts, access to conference proceedings,
podcasts, and the AWRA membership directory
online. Regular memberships are $150 for the
calendar year (1/1/2007 to 12/31/2007).
AWRA is known for its community, conversation, and
connections. Members of many different disciplines
come together for joint action to resolve critical issues
that confront them. Join us today.
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2007 AWRA Awards Deadline Approaching! |
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2007 AWRA Awards Program
Deadline for Nominations: May 7, 2007
Recognition for outstanding service is
important to all
of us. Is there someone you know who deserves
such recognition? AWRA annually recognizes
outstanding individuals in the water resources
profession for achievements in several areas:
Fellow Member Award
(for loyalty and service to AWRA)
Honorary Member Award
(for acknowledged eminence in a branch of water
resources)
Icko Iben Award
(for outstanding contributions in promoting
communication among the
various water resources disciplines)
Henry P. Caulfeld, Jr. Medal
(for exemplary contributions to National
Water Policy)
Mary H. Marsh Medal
(for exemplary contributions to the
protection and
wise use of the Nation's water resources)
Sandor C. Csallany Institutional Award
(for exemplary contributions to water resources
management)
William C. Ackermann Medal
(for excellence in water management)
A. Ivan Johnson Award (Previously the
Pyramid Award)
(awarded to a young professional who has
demonstrated outstanding achievements, talents,
and leadership potential throught their
professional
activities related to water resources)
A complete description of each award,
the
specific criteria for consideration, as well
as the
nomination form, are available here.
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Funding & Fellowship Opportunities |
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Awwa Research Foundation Funding
Available
AwwaRF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to
advancing the science of drinking water, has issued
Requests for Proposals totaling more than $4 million
in solicited research funding. The RFP's are available
at the link above and are due in May or July, as
specified in each RFP. Topics include:
Minimizing Water Treatment Residual Discharges
to Surface Water
Assessing and Managing Biofilm in Distribution
System
Long-term Performance of Asbestos Cement
Pipe
Evaluation of Membrane Characterization
Methods
among others ...
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AWRA Career Center |
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AWRA
Career Center
Where the Water Resources Jobs Are!
If you have a water resources position to
fill, or if you're
a water resources professional looking for a new
challenge or opportunity, click on the AWRA
Career
Center link and get connected.
Post an
Open Position
AWRA Corporate and Institutional members
receive a
significant discount on this invaluable
service.
With more than 20,000 hits a
month, you can be sure your position is being
seen by
the right people.
View Open Positions
A wide variety of disciplines representing open
positions in the private sector, governmental
agencies, and educational institutions. If
you're a
water resources professional looking for a
new job,
start here.
Post
Your Resume
AWRA members can post their resume at no charge.
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JAWRA Associate Editors Needed |
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AWRA is grateful to the Associate Editors who agreed
to extend their terms as the Journal of the
American Water Resources Association
embarked on a transition of editorship last year. Now,
three of our long-serving editors are moving on, and
we thank them for their outstanding service and
contributions to JAWRA:
Walter Lyon (Water Policy & Planning)
Ron Griffin (Water Resource Economics)
Darryl Davis (Surface Water Hydrology)
Associate Editors are the foundation of a
multidisciplinary journal, as no single person can
provide a critical eye in all fields. They select
reviewers and make publishing recommendations.
The volunteer job is challenging but rewarding,
moreso as JAWRA's visibility
increases. Read more information about the
Associate Editor's duties here.
If you are interested in serving as an Associate Editor
for the Journal of the American Water
Resources Association, please email your CV
to the editor by
May 1, 2007.
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AWRA State Section Activities |
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Water Resources Information |
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United Nations ECLAC Study
Available
The Natural Resources and Infrastructure Division of
the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin
American and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has release a
study entitled, "Determinants of the Performance
of Public Water Services in Chile, 1977-1999" by
Johanna Sjodin of Vaxjo University in Sweden. The
objective of the study is to examine the recent history
of Chilean urban drinking water supply and sanitation
services. The study was completed as part of the
ECLAC's internship program for selected graduate
students. Information about the internship program
can be found here.
Prince Sultan Bin
Abdulaziz International Prize for Water
A new "Creativity Prize," worth $266,000 has been
added to the awards available to researchers in the
Water Resources sector of the Prince Sultan Bin
Abdulaziz International Prize for Water 2006-2008.
The prize will be awarded to any original work of
research, invention, technique, etc., which is
considered a break-through in any water-related field.
The work must be practically applicable, economically
feasible, and environmentally friendly. In addition, four
additional prizes are available for the best in four
water resources topics:
Surface Water: Sedimentation Control in Surface
Water Systems
Ground Water: Exploration and Assessment of
Ground Water
Alternative (non-traditional) Water Resources:
Innovative Methods and Systems in Desalination
Water Resources Management and Protection:
Water Demand Management in Urban Areas
The prize for each of these topic areas is
approximately $133,000. The prizes are intended to
reward the efforts undertaken by innovative scholars
and scientists in the realm of water resources
worldwide. Information and applications can be found
at the link. Applications are due at the end of
December 2007.
USGS Releases Report Outlining Goals and
Priorities for the Future
In order to respond to evolving national priorities, the
US Geological Survey must periodically reflect on and
optimize its strategic directions. This report (available
at the link) is the first comprehensive science strategy
since the early 1990s to critically examine our major
science goals and priorities. The development of this
science strategy comes at a time of global trends that
have important natural-science implications. The
emergence of a global economy affects the demand
for all resources. In turn, use of these natural
resources is occurring on a scale that may modify the
terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric environments
upon which human civilization depends. The use of
and competition for natural resources on the global
scale, and natural threats to those resources, has the
potential to impact the Nation's ability to sustain its
economy, national security, quality of life, and natural
environment.
Water and
Cities: Acting on the
Vision
Continuing Studies in Science at Simon Frazier
University has released the proceedings from the
Water and Cities: Acting on the Vision dialogue held in
June 2006. Click on the link above to access.
Indiana River Hero Award
The first-ever Indiana River Hero Award will be
presented on June 8, 2007 to individuals in the
watershed movement who provide leadership, inspire
the work of others, utilize innovative strategies and
techniques to achive significant results, foster the
growth and sustainability of a watershed community.
Any individual who has successfully made a
sustained contribution to the health of a river or
watershed is elibible for this award. Nomination
information is available at the link. Nomination
packets are due May 10, 2007.
2007
PLACA Awards
The Latin America and Caribbean Prizes (PLACA
2007) were established to recognize and disseminate
innovative solutions to some of the most demanding
issues related to water management and
conservation in the region. Any individual, community-
based organization, business, school, or voluntary
group that contributes to the conservation and
protection of water resources, and which improves the
well-being of inhabitants and ecosystems in Latin
America and the Caribbean is eligible to be
nominated. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Nominations are due July 31, 2007. Click on the link
for more information. The prize categories
include:
individual prize
community prize
business prize
junior prize
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Calls for Abstracts |
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Water in the
Pacific Northwest: Moving Science into Policy &
Action
Skamania Lodge * Stevenson, WA
November 7-9, 2007
Submit Abstracts by: May 4, 2007
2007 Pennsylvania Stormwater
Management Symposium
Villanova University * Villanova, PA
October 17-18, 2007
Submit Abstracts by: May 30, 2007
2007 AIPG National
Annual Meeting
Park Place Hotel * Traverse City, MI
October 7-11, 2007
Submit Abstracts by: July 30, 2007
HydroVision 2008
Sacramento Convention Center * Sacramento,
CA
July 14-18, 2008
Submit Abstracts by: September 4, 2007
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Other Water Resources Conferences & Meetings |
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2007 Urban Watersheds Revitalization
Conference
Kanbar Campus Center, Philadelphia University *
Philadelphia, PA
May 3, 2007
Climate
Change Conference
Tampa Renaissance Hotel * Tampa, FL
May 9-11, 2007
Meadowlands Symposium II
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission * Lyndhurst,
NJ
May 15-17, 2007
2007
National River Rally
Skamania Lodge * Stevenson, WA
May 18-22, 2007
Fourth Annual Florida Water Law
Conference
Hyatt Regency * Tampa, FL
May 21-22, 2007
Ninth
Water Information Summit
South Florida Water Management District * West
Palm Beach, FL
June 5-7, 2007
Symposium
on Faculty Diversity and Environmental
Justice
University of Michigan School of Natural
Resources &
Environment * Ann Arbor, MI
June 7-9, 2007
2007 Indiana Rivers Rally
Purdue University * West Lafayette, IN
June 7-9, 2007
International Conference and Exhibition
on Renewable Energy
Hotel Madar * Algiers, Algeria
June 18-20, 2007
Second
International Symposium on Diadromus Fishes:
Challenges for Diadromous Fishes in a
Dynamic Global Environment
Marriott Halifax Harbourfront * Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Canada
June 18-21, 2007
Sustainable Watershed Management Short
Course
UCSB Extension * Santa Barbara, CA
June 18-22, 2007
60th
Annual Canadian Water Resources Association
National Conference
Science & Technology: Implications for Water
Management
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
June 25-28, 2007
Ninth
International Conference on
Permafrost
University of Alaska/Fairbanks * Fairbanks,
AK
June 29 - July 3, 2008
Fourth International
Symposium
on Risk Management and Cyber-Informatics: RMCI
2007
International Plaza Resort & Spa * Orlando,
FL
July 8-11, 2007
Waterpower XV
Chattanooga Convention Center * Chattanooga,
TN
July 23-26, 2007
10th Annual Southeast Watershed
Roundtable
Sustaining Our Water Infrastructure Through
Watershed-Based Approaches
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort * Braselton,
GA
August 1-3, 2007
Coupled Geothermal & Transport Modeling
Short Course
Colorado School of Mines * Golden, CO
August 6-10, 2007
Sixth
Inter-American Dialogue on Water Management (D6)
Guatamala City, Guatamala
August 12-17, 2007
Geomorphic and Ecological Fundamentals
for River & Stream Restoration Short
Course
Sagehen Creek Field Station * Near Lake Tahoe,
CA
August 13-17, 2007
Second IASTED International Conference
on Water Resources Management
Honolulu, HI
August 20-22, 2007
StormCon
2007
The North American Surface Water Quality
Conference & Exposition
JW Marriott Desert Ridge * Phoenix, AZ
August 20-23, 2007
Wetlands 2007
Colonial Williamsburg Lodge & Conference
Center *
Williamsburg, VA
August 28-30, 2007
Third International
Conference on Climate & Water
Marina Congress Center * Helsinki, Finland
September 3-6, 2007
2007 Clean Water Partnership Summit
U.S. EPA Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental
Research Center &
Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel *
Cincinnati,
OH
September 5-6 , 2007
Dam Safety
2007 Student Presentations
Austin, TX
September 9-13, 2007
UCODE_2005 & PEST: Universal Inversion
Codes for Automated Calibration Short
Course
Copenhagen, Denmark
September 13-15, 2007
FLUCOME
2007
Ninth International Conference on Flow Control,
Measurements, and Visualization
Integrating Technologies for Advancements in
Fluid
Applications for Multiple Scales
Turnbull Center * Florida State University *
Tallahassee, FL
September 16-19, 2007
14th German
Dam Symposium
"Dams in Europe - Tasks and Challenges"
Campus Weihenstephan * Freining, Germany
September 17-19, 2007
Wild
Trout Symposium
"Sustaining Wild Trout in a Changing World"
West Yellowstone, MT
Holiday Inn * October 9-12, 2007
Eighth Global Conference on Environmental
Taxation
Munich, Germany
October 18-20, 2007
Untangling Multivariate Relationships Short
Course
Colorado School of Mines * Golden, CO
October 29-November 1, 2007
WATEC
Israel 2007
Tel Aviv Fairgrounds * Tel Aviv, Israel
October 30 - November 1, 2007
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