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The Media of Water
Stories of general interest about water and water issues in the media.
Always something new on the AWRA Water Blog.
Okay, I did NOT learn about this in middle school. Very cool, NPS, very cool.
More stunning pics from Nat Geo. Also, check out their "Water News" pages.
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Of Interest?
Levi's has a new campaign dedicated to water conservation. Is it compelling to you?
Fancy Water Bottles
Personally, I prefer the AWRA stainless steel water bottle myself, but I do appreciate the sentiment. |
Have you seen something in the news that we should share? Email me the link. | |
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The Ripple Effect
AWRA's New
Member-Get-A-Member
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Current AWRA Members are Our Best Source for NEW AWRA MEMBERS | |
The complimentary full registration to the 2011 AWRA conference of the winner's choice went to E.Riggs from Ann Arbor!
Congratulations E.!
You can still send us the names and contact information of three colleagues* who should belong to AWRA, and just for participating, we'll send you an AWRA stainless steel water bottle. For each person you recommend who joins as a Regular AWRA Member, you will receive a $50.00 coupon for a 2011 AWRA conference -- up to $150 off!
Questions? *Don't worry ... we won't add the names to our database unless they join or request to be added. Thanks for participating! |
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"The Wabash River Watershed: Assessment, Management, and the Future"
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
June 1-3, 2011
Submit abstracts by:
April 15, 2011 |
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Connections
The E-Newsletter of the
American Water Resources Association
Keeping You Connected
February 2011 |
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"And the Oscar goes to ..."
~any number of presenters at the Academy Awards
Dear ,
Did you watch the Oscars last night? No big surprises there, I guess, but I thought I would point out the obvious ... even these celebrities, who are showered with attention and praise from morning til night, want the recognition of their peers.
There's still time to nominate one of your deserving peers for an AWRA Board of Directors position, or AWRA Award. And the students in your lives will definitely appreciate knowing about a scholarship opportunity.
We are looking for a few good women and men to serve on our Board of Directors!
Look at the list of awards available and think about which of your colleagues you can nominate!
These scholarships are open to AWRA Members. Pass the word!
Don't miss this chance to recognize a friend or colleague for their contributions to water resources management, or to share this information with a student friend!
Terry Meyer
AWRA P.S. If you'd like a chance at an AWRA stainless steel water bottle, send me the 10 words (or word phrases) you associate most with AWRA. Keep it clean, please! I have something fun planned for these words ... Fan Us I Follow Us I Join Us
* Former Members, Nonmembers, Unrenewed Members, and Members in the grace period can easily rectify their membership situation here. |
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Preliminary Program Online!
 2011 AWRA Spring Specialty ConferenceManaging Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources:
Adaptation Issues, Options, and Strategies
Sheraton Inner Harbor I Baltimore, MD I April 18-20, 2011
Conference Home I Program-at-a-Glance I Complete Program
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The program is set & includes:
- A dynamic keynote speaker, the Honorable Ron Simms, Deputy Secretary of HUD (invited) on the topic, "Challenges and Opportunities of Managing Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources"
- Plenary panels of senior-level professionals from the federal sector, state government, local government, and the consulting/academic sectors, inlcuding:
- Cathleen Kelly (Deputy Assoc Director for Climate Change Adaptation, White House Council on Environmental Quality)
- Kathy Jacobs (Asst Director for Climate Assessment & Adaption, Office of Science & Technical Policy)
- Matt Larson (Assoc Director for Climate & Land Use Change)
- Thomas Karl (Intermim Director of NOAA Climate Service & Director of National Climatic Data Center)
- Thomas Armstrong (DOI Senior Advisor for Climate Change)
- Casey Brown (University of Massachusetts Civil and Environmental Engineering Department)
- Zoe Johnson (Maryland Office for a Sustainable Future)
- Karen Metchis (EPA Senior Climate Advisor)
- 34 technical sessions
- Facilitated sessions have been designed to discuss and exchange views and lessons learned on key climate-change related water management issues identified by participants.
- A two-part pre-conference workshop (only $59 for BOTH parts!):
- Part 1: Introduction to Climate Adaptation Concepts and Elements &
- Part 2: Managing Climate Change
Workshop participants will learn about transitioning from "adaptation planning" to "adaptive management," applying adaptive management principles across various scales and planning horizons and addressing uncertainty.
Register Now for Early Bird Rates!
Join AWRA in Baltimore for
Community Conversation Connections |
Preliminary Program Coming Soon!
Integrated Water Resources Management:
The Emperor's New Clothes or Indispensible Process
Snowbird Resort I Snowbird, UT
June 27-29, 2011
Can't believe you missed the abstract submittal deadline?
Just what is IWRM, and what does it entail?
How well does IWRM work in practice? According to the Global Water Partnership, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is a "process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems." This AWRA Conference will explore IWRM in detail from both US and international perspectives, and looks to answer questions such as: - How does IWRM work in practice?
- What can we learn from IWRM failures?
- Can IWRM be applied to the development of nonrenewable water resources?
- How can IWRM best be implemented?
- How does IWRM relate to governance?
- Can IWRM mitigate conflict and promote cooperation?
- Has IWRM evolved and is there something better?
- How are IWRM and adaptive management related?
- Does IWRM relate well to WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene)?
- How do we train the next generation of water professionals to apply IWRM?
- Do scientific and technological gaps exist that hinder IWRM?
- Plus many more ...
Make your plans today!
Join AWRA in Snowbird for Community I Conversation I Connections! |
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Call for Abstracts Online Now!
2011 AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference
Hyatt Regency I Albuquerque, NM
November 7-10, 2011
Submit abstracts by: May 13, 2011
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The AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference has always provided a forum for participants to explore the many multidisciplinary aspects of water resources research, policy, and management. In addition to the broad array of topics offered in the past, the 2011 AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference includes over 35 Special Sessions to choose from. The Special Sessions have been organized by water resources professionals from across the country; topics are timely and relevant, and reflect the diverse interests of AWRA members.
This year, you may submit an abstract either to the list of General Topics or to the variety of Special Sessions organized by water resources professionals from around the country. Click on the link for any of the Special Sessions to access the complete session description and the session organizer's contact information. Please contact the Special Session organizer directly with questions about a particular Special Session.
Submit your Abstract Today! |
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Proceedings, Presentations, Podcasts Now Available Online
November 1-4, 2010
For a limited time, the conference proceedings, presentations, and podcasts from the AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference earlier this month are available online to anyone. (Yes, we are nice like that.)
We'll be moving this content to the members-only section soon, so if you weren't able to attend, take a moment to see, hear (and download) what you missed! |
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audience around the world?
Consider these important JAWRA advantages:
New
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Easy Online Submittal System ~~ ScholarOne Manuscripts
Automated Proofing Process ~~ Wiley-Blackwell
PLUS, online manuscript tracking from submittal through publication!
When it's time to publish your next work, think JAWRA first! |
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Water Resources Information
USGS Dallas L. Peck Memorial Auditorium, Reston, VA
Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:00 PM
Learning about wildlife conservation research with Dr. Matthew Perry as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. During the past 75 years, Patuxent has emerged as an international research leader exploring issues of national importance and local relevance. Major programs include global climate change studies, Chesapeake Bay studies, and wildlife conservation monitoring. Come and learn the history and celebrate the success of this important resource.
Call for Nominations: Riverprize
Nominations Close March 30, 2011
International RiverFoundation is pleased to announce the 2011 Riverprize applications are now open! All organizations engaged in all aspects of river management are eligible to apply for either the Thiess International Riverprize or Australian National Riverprize (funded by the Australian Government). Finalists and winners benefit further from international recognition, showcasing their projects at a leading international symposium, and joining the network of Riverprize alumni.
USGS Invites Comments on Global Change Science Strategy: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Climate and Land-Use
In 2007 the USGS developed a Science Strategy outlining 6 overarching strategic science directions that we should focus on over the next 10 years. A team of scientists is now developing a 10-year science strategy for the new Climate and Land Use Change Mission Area. This strategy is being developed to further implement the USGS Science Strategy and will be used in setting priorities and implementation planning for future USGS climate and land-use change programs and activities. This is part of an overall effort to create strategies for all of the new Mission Areas. The USGS invites you to review the draft "USGS Global Change Science Strategy: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Climate and Land-Use" and provide your comments and feedback. The draft will be available until April 8, 2011.
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AWRA Career Center
Hundreds of Jobs / Thousands of Resumes
AWRA Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs. | 
Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, we'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.
Did you know you can post your resume for FREE?
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Target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily. Simply complete our online Registration Form and start posting jobs today!
Did you know that internships can be posted for 90 days for FREE?
Summer's just around the corner ...
lots of smart & talented students are already looking for
relevant summer positions!
As Always ... AWRA Associate Members save BIG on this service!
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Non-AWRA Calls for Abstracts
5th National Conference and Expo on
Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration
"Preparing for Climate Change: Science, Practice, and Policy"
November 13-17, 2010
Galveston, Texas
Submit Abstracts by March 2, 2011
2011 Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Symposium:
Sustainable Stormwater and LID
Loews Philadelphia Hotel I Philadelphia, PA
September 25-28, 2011
Submit abstracts by March 4, 2011
USACE 2011 Infrastructure Systems Conference: Quality Design and Construction for a Stronger Future
Hyatt Regency Hotel I Atlanta, GA
June 13-17, 2011
Submit Abstracts by: March 8, 2011
Archean to Anthropocene - the past is the key to the future
Minneapolis, MN
October 9-12, 2011
Submit Abstracts by: July 26, 2011 |
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Other Water Resources Conferences | |
Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy and
AEHS Foundation Annual Meeting
Marriott Mission Valley * San Diego, CA
Groningen, The Netherlands
May 16-20, 2011
National Water Law:
Managing Global Water Resources Symposium and Workshop
University of Dundee, Scotland
June 20 -24, 2011
10th Annual StormCon
Anaheim, CA
August 21 - 25, 2011
IWRA World Water Congress
Porto de Galinhas, Brazil
September 25-29, 2011
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