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The Media of Water:
Stories of general interest about water and water issues in the media. |
| Looming Water Crisis
Peter Gleick of The Pacific Institute talks with Terry Gross of NPR's Fresh Air.
BBC report on a probable glacier found on Mars by teh European Space Agency's Mars Express.
A National Geographic photo gallery of permafrost.
One in a series of NPR reports on rivers around the world.
An NPR series on the signs of climate change -- most involve water.
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Have you seen something in the news that we should share? Email me the link. |
| 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!
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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.
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| AWRA State Section Activities
Alaska AWRA Section
Juneau, AK
January 28-31, 2008
Tennessee AWRA Section
Burns, TN
April 15-17, 2008
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January 8, 2008
Wisconsin AWRA Section
Brookfield, WI
March 6-7, 2008 |
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Las Vegas, NV
October 8-10, 2008
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January 11, 2008
EPA Regional Wetlands & Watershed Conference
Kansas City, MO
April 7-11, 2008
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January 15, 2008
(instructions for submitting abstracts available from Mandy Whitsitt at EPA)
GeoEdmonton'08
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
September 21-24, 2008
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January 18, 2008
February 21-22, 2008
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January 25, 2008
Houston, TX
October 19-21, 2008
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January 31, 2008
Portland, OR
October 13-14, 2008
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February 23-26, 2008
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June 30, 2008
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Dear Terry,
I'll be brief in this the last Connections of 2007.
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better person."
~Benjamin Franklin
Safe and happy holidays to all! Terry Meyer
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AWRA Member News Here are a few items of particular interest to AWRA members:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The AWRA headquarters office is closed December 22, 2007 - January 1, 2008 for the holiday. Staff will be checking email periodically during this time. Login questions will receive a priority response. Enjoy your holidays!
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.
If you have already renewed -- Thank You! Your prompt renewal keeps your member benefits going without interruption and saves AWRA money, time, and paper!
If you haven't yet renewed -- Your 2008 Membership Renewal Notice was e-mailed (with your new login information) in October and mailed to you this month. You can renew easily and efficiently by logging into the members-only area using your new login. Please
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 Next Week
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
Fifty oral technical sessions on everything GIS, including:
cyber-infrastructure
floodplain mapping
watershed management, water quality, biologic analysis
NHD datatbases, Arc/Hydro stream stats, runoff & case studies
remote sensing applications & vegetation
HIS modeling, data solutions
web publishing
landuse classifications, assessments & applications
Plenary Speaker Dr. Robert Twiss
Emeritus Professor of Environmental Planning
University of California, Berkeley
Poster Session
Exhibits
Pre & Post Conference Workshops & Field Trips
Networking Opportunities
Student Paper Competition
and much more ...
Very limited space available. Reserve yours today.
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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
These annual awards from The Infrastructure Security Partnership -- one for the public sector, one fro the private sector -- recognizes the exceptional leadership of individuals and/or organiztions who have made significant and lasting contributions to further critical infrastructure resilience.
The Geographical Sciences Committee of the National Academy of Sciences second annual Gilbert F. White Lecture in the Geographical Sciences will be given by Gerald Galloway of University of Maryland and AWRA's current President. He will speak on 'Managing American Water Resources: Recognizing the Realities of Geography.' The aim of the Gilbert F. White lecture series-developed with his blessing-is to focus on connections between the geographical sciences and society. It will both honor Dr. White and also use his example as an inspiration for geographers to share their work on the connections between science and society. RSVP by February 13, 2008.
The Center for Environmental Policy at the University of Florida has received an NSF-IGERT grant and is offering PhD Fellowships. Our IGERT program in Adaptive Management focuses on research and training experiences for doctoral students that integrate the physical, biological, chemical, and social sciences to address the chosen research theme, Wise Use of Water, Wetlands, and Watersheds. More information at the link.
The National Water Research Institute has released a downloadable white paper on "Water 2010: A "Near Sighted" Program of Water Resource Management Improvements for the Western United States," by Dr. William Blomquist of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianpolis. The NWRI White Paper address the need for short-term, less costly actions that can be implemented to improve current water supplies and ensure adequate resources for the future. Download at the link. | |
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Other Water Resources Conferences
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
Berkeley, CA
July 16-18, 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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