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The Media of Water:
Stories of general interest about water and water issues in the media.
In addition to posts from several AWRA cognoscenti, you'll find links to other water blogs and water websites.
The Economist is featuring an online Oxford-style debate on "The Value of H2O" between September 30 to October 10.
The proposition:
"This house believes that water, as a scarce resource, should be priced according to its market value."
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| AWRA
Virtual Exhibit Hall
Now Open! |
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AWRA Associate Members are featured in AWRA's new Virtual Exhibit Hall. One of the many membership benefits of the new Associate membership category is visible presence on the AWRA website and an extensive listing in the AWRA Virtual Exhibit Hall. If your company would like to be included in the AWRA Virtual Exhibit Hall, information is here.
Visitors can ramble the virtual halls of the exhibit hall without leaving the comfort of their homes or offices! Use the alphabetical listing, or do a keyword search to find what you need. |
| 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 Associate 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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| Non-AWRA
Calls for Abstracts |
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May 29 to June 1, 2009
Submit Proposals by:
October 24, 2008 |
August 10-14, 2009
Submit Abstracts by:
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AWRA Member News Here are a few items of particular interest to AWRA members:
First Renewal Notice Emailed to AWRA Members
We've just started the renewal process for 2009 membership. The first notice is emailed, and we'll follow-up shortly with an invoice mailing. If you haven't already renewed, don't put it off -- Renew today by:
Thank you for your continued membership in AWRA!
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Every three years the World Water Council sponsors an international forum on global water resources issues. AWRA has participated in the last 2 fora will participate again in World Water Forum 5 which will be hosted by the Turkish government in Istanbul, March 16-22, 2009.
Our role has been enhanced this year. The organizing committee has selected AWRA -- in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and DSI, our Turkish partner -- to coordinate Theme 3: Managing and Protecting Water Resources and their Supply Systems to Meet Human and Environmental Needs.
Under this theme there are the following topics:
3.1 Basin Management and Transboundary Cooperation
3.2 Ensuring Adequate Water Resources and Storage Infrastructure to meet Agricultural, Energy, and Urban Needs
3.3 Preserving Natural Ecosystems
3.4 Managing and Protecting Surface, Ground, Soil, and Rainwater. AWRA Board member, Dr. Michael Campana, has been selected to be the co-topic coordinator of Topic 3.4.
If you would like to be involved the World Water Forum 5, the website is now open to accept session proposals. For consideration, submit a session proposal by September 30.
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Connections
The E-Newsletter of the
American Water Resources Association
Keeping You Connected
September 2008 |
| Greetings!
September around here means that it is time to focus our efforts on the AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference ... We're in New Orleans this year! And, if you haven't yet checked out the program, all the links you need are below.
For those of you who are AWRA members, September also means the beginning of membership renewal efforts! Please respond early to our renewal mailings -- it saves time and money, and reduces AWRA's carbon footprint!
By the way, many more than the 14 we needed last month to bring AWRA Regular membership numbers over the 2000 mark stepped up to the plate and joined. Thank you! We are ALWAYS delighted when someone joins AWRA, so if you are not yet a member, and are so inclined, the Half-Year Membership option is still available.
Take care!
Terry Meyer
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| Preliminary Program
Now Online! |
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Sheraton Hotel * New Orleans, LA
November 17-20, 2008
66 technical sessions and panels.
Read the abstracts and preview each session.
Keynote Speakers
The people leading the infrastructure rebuilding
effort in New Orleans will address conference attendees in the Opening Plenary.
Program-at-a-Glance
Overview of the daily conference program.
Plan your conference schedule before you get there!
Overview of the session tracks at the conference.
Whatever your interests -- We've got you covered!
Pre-Conference Events
(sponsored by ARCADIS)
(sponsored by Brown & Caldwell)
Special Conference Events
(sponsored by Black & Veatch)
Student Career Program
(sponsored by Higgins Engineering)
Attend the Conference!
(Read about the Group Discounts now available!)
(There are still some great spots available and a complimentary registration is included in the exhibit fee!)
AWRA's Annual Water Resources Conference provides a multidisciplinary outlet for any subject related to water resources research, education, and management and, thus, is a forum for all participants in the water resources community.
Attendees will enjoy opportunities for conversations about the many multidisciplinary aspects of water resources, and make connections that will improve their understanding of the complex water issues of importance not only to the southeastern United States but also to the nation and the world.
AWRA International Affairs Technical Committee
Launches Effort to Get Science to Developing Nations
The AWRA International Affairs Committee (IAC) is launching an effort to get good science into the hands of professors, students, and government workers in developing nations who struggle with water related issues. Information will be available at the Registration Desk at the Annual Conference, or you can contact Don Young if you have materials you'd like to donate, or if you'd like to make a contribution to support the shipping costs.
Join us in New Orleans for
Community, Conversation,Connections
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2009 AWRA Spring Specialty Conference
Anchorage Marriott Downtown * Anchorage, AK
May 4-6, 2009
AWRA has been a leader in the national dialogue on many aspects of climate change and water resources. The U.S. National Assessment on the Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change took place in the late 1990's with significant contributions by AWRA and its membership. In 1999, AWRA's Spring Specialty Conference on Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change to Water Resources of the United States was followed by the publication of more than 30 articles in JAWRA.
What has transpired in the 10 years since the
1999 AWRA conference?
How have the predictions and concerns presented in the assessment of these issues developed?
We will have a full agenda covering water resources issues from around the country set in the backdrop of America's frontier, Alaska, during its fiftieth year since statehood. Meeting topics include meeting future water-supply needs, drought and flood co-management, ecosystem impacts, and water-management challenges. Additionally, since the Arctic is a place where change is expected to occur sooner and with greater effect, Alaska will be an ideal place to examine the many changes that are happening locally and effects on meeting the young state's development interests and the nation's energy needs.
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Water Resources Information
Free GIS & GPS Workshops for Managers
Geospatial Solutions is offering three free GIS & GPS Workshops for Managers.
- October 15, 2008 * 11am to 3pm * Chico, CA
- October 16, 2008 * 11am to 3pm * Davis, CA
- October 17, 2008 * 11am to 3pm * Fresno, CA
Contact Jer Camarata for more information or to register.
FEMA Releases MySpace Widget
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released a MYSpace widget to help track storms, find displaced family members and locate shelters. It's available at the link.
The National Academies has produced a fee booklet entitled, "Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy Behind a Critical Resource," tio give the public a comprehensive introduction to drinking water issues and the extensive undertaking needed to protect the safety and reliability of America's tap water. Copies can be ordered at the link. |
| AWRA State Section Activities
25th Annual Meeting of the Montana Section of AWRA
Big Sky Resort * Big Sky, MT
Duke Farms * Hillsborough, NJ
October 20-24, 2008
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Seattle, WA
October 23, 2008 |
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Other Water Resources Conferences
2008 AIH Annual Meeting & International Conference
Houston, TX
October 19-21, 2008
Melbourne * Australia
October 27-29, 2008
Brussels, Belgium
November 4, 2008
UNC- Chapel Hill, NC
November 5-6, 2008
Radisson Hill Country Resort & Spa * San Antonio, TX
November 5-7, 2008
(Invitation for Speakers Open)
Lake Louise, Canada
November 11 - 14, 2008
Astor Crowne Plaza * New Orleans, LA
November 16-20, 2008
Desert Hot Springs, CA
November 18-20, 2008
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel * Melbourne, FL
December 8-9, 2008
AIT Conference Center * Bangkok, Thailand
January 5-7, 2009
Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting
February 23-28, 2009
San Diego, CA
Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre * Istanbul, Turkey
March 16-22, 2009
Wasser Berlin Exhibition * Berlin, Germany
Manila, Philippines
November 23-27, 2009 |
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