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10-28-2007: AWRA President Gerry Galloway appears in ABC News Special Report on "Water Wars."
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| AWRA Job Awareness Program
Where the Water Resources Jobs Are |
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If you have a water resources position to fill or if you're in the market for a new position and want a new challenge or opportunity, visit the AWRA Job Awareness Program and get connected!
Post a Job
AWRA Corporate and Institutional Members receive a significant discount on this invaluable service!
With more than 20,000 hits this month, you can be sure your position is being seen by the right people.
If you have position you'd like to have featured in this column with a link to your posting on the AWRA Job Awareness Program, send me an email.
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.
Available to AWRA Members at no charge!
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Las Vegas, NV
October 8-10, 2008
Submit Abstracts by:
January 11, 2008
EPA Regional Wetlands & Watershed Conference
Kansas City, MO
April 7-11, 2008
Submit Abstracts by:
January 15, 2008
(instructions for submitting abstracts available from Mandy Whitsitt at EPA)
February 21-22, 2008
Submit Abstracts by:
January 25, 2008
Houston, TX
October 19-21, 2008
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January 31, 2008
Portland, OR
October 13-14, 2008
Submit Abstracts by:
February 4, 2008
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| AWRA State Section Activities
Wisconsin AWRA Section
Brookfield, WI
March 6-7, 2008
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December 3, 2007 |
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Tennessee AWRA Section
Burns, TN
April 15-17, 2008
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Connections
The E-Newsletter of the
American Water Resources Association
Keeping You Connected
November 2007 |
Dear Terry,
AWRA's recently concluded Annual Water Resources Conference was a great success. More than 500 people came together for Community, Conversation, Connections in Albuquerque! As much as we have come to depend on the "virtual" sharing of information in blogs, RSS feeds, online publications, and podcasts, there is still nothing that beats the face-to-face opportunities to present cutting-edge science, share successful case studies, meet folks who face the same challenges you face, learn a lot, and have fun than to attend an AWRA conference. So here's some information on what we're working on for 2008.
The Program Committee for our upcoming GIS in Water Resources V Conference is meeting TODAY to put together another outstanding AWRA Spring Specialty Conference from the 222 abstracts submitted. The Riparian Ecosystems & Buffers Conferennce "Call for Abstracts" is well underway, and we expect this AWRA Summer Specialty Conference will be an extraordinary success as well. More information about both conferences is available below.
As we race toward the end of 2007, I hope you find lots of useful information in this issue of Connections.
Terry Meyer
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AWRA Member News Here are a few items of particular interest to AWRA members:
New member login information was e-mailed or mailed to all AWRA members in late October (along with your 2008 AWRA Membership Renewal). If you haven't received it, or are having trouble accessing the members-only content, please let me know.
Your 2008 Membership Renewal Notice was recently e-mailed or mailed to you (with your new login information). You can renew easily and efficiently by logging into the members-only area using your new login. Please let me know if you missed the notification, if you need assistance logging in, or if you need an invoice sent to you for your 2008 dues.
Current Corporate and Institutional members recently received notification of this change to the membership categories resulting from the bylaws change this summer. Contact Terry Meyer if you have questions about the new category, or aren't sure what your options are for the 2008 membership year. You can read about the benefits at the link.
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Preliminary Program Online Soon
AWRA continues its series on Geographic Information Systems and Water Resources with its fifth specialty conference on the topic. GIS has become a necessary component in the planning and management of water resources, and the natural and human systems affected by water resources.
2008 AWRA Spring Specialty Conference
GIS and Water Resources V
San Mateo Marriott Hotel * San Mateo, CA
March 17-19, 2008
Very limited space available. Reserve yours today.
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| Call for Abstracts Online Now!
Deadline: February 4, 2008 |
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2008 AWRA Summer Specialty Conference Riparian Ecosystems and Buffers:
Working at the Water's Edge
Founders Inn & Spa * Virginia Beach, VA
June 30 - July 2, 2008
The study of riparian ecosystem functions and the proliferation of initiatives and programs using riparian areas as buffers and living shorelines have demonstrated the need to remain on the cutting edge of science and practice when working at the water's edge.
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Water Resources Information
The Sustainable Sites Initiative is a partnership between the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the US Botanic Gardens. It has released it's preliminary report and is seeking input on all aspects of the content presented in the initial draft. A feedback form is available at the link above.
The Center for Watershed Protection has released its "Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices" manual to provide all the resources needed to develop an effective local retrofit program. It's available as a free download at the link above.
The American Institute of Hydrology has launched a new certification program for hydrologic technicians. The program is structured on an experience level (defined by education and length of service) and discipline category (surface water, ground water, and water quality) approach. For more information, click on the above link.
Resources from US Geological Survey
Check out the following links for information on:
(Water Budgets: Foundations for Effective Water Resources and Environmental Management)
(Access historical instantaneous streamflow data with this new online database)
(For an even larger variety of USGS data such as ground water and water quality)
(For those interested in NAWQA ground-water status and trends assessments ... several principal aquifers have created public web pages)
"Water Stories"
"Water Stories," a report by the Wilson Center's Navigating Peace Initiative, examines alternatives to large-scale infrastructure projects in the water and sanitation sectors. Funded by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the study explores how lessons learned from small-scale projects can be effectively communicated and replicated worldwide. Download at the link.
The US EPA has created two trading maps: the first map shows trading programs that have traded at least once, as well as state level trading programs. The second map shows trading programs that received EPA funding. Each map is clickable - just click on the state in which you are interested and it will take you to more information on that state's trading programs. Click on the link to visit the EPA's Water Quality Trading Program website. | |
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Orlando, FL
December 4-7, 2007
January 7-18, 2008
27th Annual Water Management Conference
Lion Square Lodge * Vail, CO
January 19-26, 2008
January 20-24, 2008
February 21-22, 2008
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront * Portland, OR
February 19-21, 2008
Orange County Convention Center * Orlando, FL
March 2-7, 2008
Capital Hilton Hotel * Washington, DC
Athens Hilton * Athens, Greece
May 5-7, 2008
June 23-27, 2008
University of Alaska/Fairbanks * Fairbanks, AK
June 29 - July 3, 2008
Sacramento, CA
July 14-18, 2008
World Water Forum V
Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre * Istanbul, Turkey
March 16-22, 2009
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AWRA sends this e-newsletter of interesting news and information about water resources to memebers of the American Water Resources Association and others interested in the activities of AWRA. Connections is a free service of AWRA designed to build community and stimulate discussion and awareness. Please send any comments or news items to Terry Meyer. AWRA does not share its email list with any individual or non-AWRA organization, ever. | |
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