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In This Issue
The Media of Water
AWRA Opens Virtual Exhibit Hall
AWRA Job Awareness Program
Non-AWRA Calls for Abstracts
AWRA Member News
2009 AWRA Spring Specialty Conference Call for Abstracts Online
Water Resources Information
AWRA State Section Activities
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. 
 
News and events of the AWRA Annual Conference, along with pre-taped content, appeared in a series of episodes of WaterTV, produced by WebsEdgeTV.
 
Have you seen something in the news that we should share?  Email me the link.
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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
AWRA Job Board 
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!
 
Non-AWRA
Calls for Abstracts
 
Vancouver, BC, Canada
August 10-14, 2009
Submit Abstracts by:
December 1, 2008 
 
8th Conference and Exposition of the National Hydrologic Warning Council
 Vail Marriott * Vail, Colorado
May 18-21, 2009
Submit Abstracts by:
December 15, 2008
 

 
AWRA Member News
Here are a few items of particular interest to AWRA members:
 
Third Renewal Notices Sent to AWRA Members
The renewal process for 2009 membership is underway.  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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Connections

The E-Newsletter of the

American Water Resources Association

Keeping You Connected

November 2008

Dear
 
This month's Connections is a bit abbreviated due to some technical difficulties.  While everything is up and running, I wanted to at least get some basic updates and information off to you all before the Thanksgiving holiday.
 
In honor of brevity and Thanksgiving, I leave you with this:
 
"Enough is a feast." Buddhist proverb
Terry Meyer
AWRA
Call for Abstracts Now Open!
Submit by December 5, 2008 
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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 invite you to submit an abstract 
and plan to attend.
 
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.  
Call for Abstracts Now Open!
Submit by January 26, 2009
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2009 AWRA Summer Specialty Conference
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort  *  Snowbird UT
June 29-July 1, 2009
 
Water and natural resources systems are dynamic and, as stewards of these resources, we must continually adapt in order to address evolving issues and conditions such as population growth and migration, urbanization, land and water use changes, and climate variability / change. Our 2006 AWRA Specialty Conference in Missoula was the first of our investigations into this emerging approach to water resources management.
 
 
Our 2009 conference will engage the key managers, researchers and "on the ground" practitioners who currently are setting the trends relative to designing and implementing adaptive management programs. The overall goal remains the establishment of a forum where we can learn more about the basis, theories and practical aspects of adaptive management; where we can gain a better perspective about national, regional and local directions, requirements and needs; and where we can share experiences in order to improve our existing programs and to develop more rigorous, credible future adaptive management programs.

In this conference, we will:
  • continue developing a consensus on basic adaptive management terms and concepts, what constitutes a successful adaptive management program and what key "parts" are necessary to implement a successful program. 
  • explore the theoretical basis, the legal, policy and socioeconomic drivers and the practical aspects of designing and implementing scientifically-based, but practical "real world" adaptive management programs.
  • examine lessons learned, new/emerging issues and programs, and look for opportunities for interdisciplinary and interagency cooperation and coordination in the adaptive management field.  

Submit an Abstract 

View Topics * 

Exhibit Information  *  Sponsor Information

Water Resources Information
 
Conservation Leadership Practicum
The Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce the return of the exciting Conservation Leadership Practicum (CLP) certificate course. Running from January 12th through 23rd, 2009, this innovative course delivers ten key skills for current and future environmental leaders.
This unique course may be of particular interest to entry-level members of your organization. It not only provides them with skills for professional positions in local and global conservation organizations, but can also help them rise quickly to leadership positions.
Would you please forward this note to potentially interested participants? I have included more information about the program below and in the attachment. visit their website at the link. 
 
AWRA State Section Activities
 
New Jersey State Section
Duke Farms, Somerset County, NJ
April 27-May 1, 2009
 
Wisconsin State Section
Ramada Stevens Point Hotel  *  Stevens Point, WI
March 5 and 6, 2009
Submit Abstracts by:  December 5, 2009

 

Other Water Resources Conferences
 
 Weathering the Storm: Low Impact Development (LID) Conference
Grappone Conference Center, Concord NH 
December 3-4, 2008
  
 
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel  *  Melbourne, FL
December 8-9, 2008
 
AIT Conference Center  *  Bangkok, Thailand
January 5-7, 2009
  
Radisson Fort Worth Fossil Creek Hotel * Fort Worth, TX
January 27-31, 2009
 
18th Annual International Conference on Stormwater & Urban Water Systems Modeling
Toronto, Ontario
February 19-20, 2009 
 
Marriott Pyramid Hotel  *  Albuquerque, NM
February 26-27, 2009
 
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
February 23-28, 2009
San Diego, CA
March 9-12, 2009 

Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre  *  Istanbul, Turkey

March 16-22, 2009

 
Wasser Berlin Exhibition * Berlin, Germany
March 30 - April 1, 2009
 
Newport Beach, CA
March 30-April 2, 2009
 
Tampa, FL
April 19-22, 2009 
 
Parmelia Hilton  *  Perth, Western Australia
May 5-9, 2009
 
Capital Hilton Hotel  *  Washington, DC
May 11-13, 2009
 
NABS 57th Annual Meeting
Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 17-22, 2009 
Kansas City Marriott Downtown  *  Kansas City, MO
May 17-21, 2009
 
8th Conference and Exposition of the National Hydrologic Warning Council
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa  *  Vail, CO
May 18-21, 2009 
 
Rosen Centre  *  Orlando, FL
June 7-12, 2009
 
Reykjavik, Iceland 
June 23-26, 2009
 
Manila, Philippines
November 23-27, 2009

 

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