Connections
American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Newsletter
Greetings! March is an exciting and busy month for water awareness and water resources management. It is also an exciting month to be an AWRA member. We have several educational and career advancement opportunities coming up at both the national and state levels. Highlights include:
- AWRA's Spring Conference on Ag Hydrology and Water Quality
- Media of Water -- videos, webinars, grants, reports and more
- AWRA Conference Updates-- summer, international and annual conferences
- AWRA Member News -- call for award and student scholarship nominations, call for National Board of Directors nominations, JAWRA call for associate editors
- AWRA State Section and Student Chapter News -- conferences, symposia and monthly meetings
- AWRA Social Media Connections -- LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, blog
- AWRA Call for Bloggers -- no experience necessary, students and new professionals encouraged to participate
AWRA events bring together a unique mix of scholars, public managers, consultants, students and new professionals for a truly rounded view of all topics discussed. Our members also bring to the table a passion for water resources management and challenge resolution that is unparalleled in other professional communities. Try out a national and/or local meeting or event and tell me if you don't agree. Next month...Watch for another timely and thought provoking column by AWRA President Carol Collier.Until next time, Christine McCrehinMembership Services Manager, AWRA
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Attend AWRA's Ag Hydrology and Water Quality Conference March 23-27, St. Louis
It's not to late to register for this 'must attend' Ag Hydrology and Water Quality conference! We have a great program featuring the latest advancements in agriculture and water resources research and management. Designed to give researchers, policy makers, practitioners and industry representatives the unique opportunity to exchange new ideas and build new and lasting partnerships, this conference accomplishes it all. More... |
 AWRA Members:
We Need You
on the National Board of DirectorsAre you a strategic thinker? Determined to make a difference in all that you do? Do you know someone who is? AWRA is seeking motivated, self-starters for participation on its Board of Directors. Learn more about what it means to be a member of AWRA's Board of Directors. Click the link above for information on Board duties, Board ethics policy and more. Or, complete the nomination form (pdf) now and submit to Nominations Committee Chair Michael Campana. Deadline for nominations is March 18, 2013. The slate of candidates will be published in the May issue of Water Resources IMPACT.
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AWRA Signs 2013 Streamgage Letters to Congress
AWRA joined 50 other organizations in endorsing and signing the 2013 Streamgage Letters to Congress. The letters urge Congress to support the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to fully implement its design for the National Streamflow Information Program (NSIP) beginning in FY 2014 and to restore the USGS capacity to fully match non-federal cost share investments in the Cooperative Water Program (CWP). For more information and to read the letter visit the Interstate Council on Water Policy.
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Media of Water
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WaterWorld Weekly - March 4, 2013
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MOVIES and VIDEOSWaterWorld Weekly Newscast, Feb. 4, 2013, headlines:U.S. Water Prize winners announced; New tool gives public access to water conditions; Boil water order issued in New Orleans; Scottish Water plans big improvements for Glasgow.  | |
Unlocking Innovations:
The Value of Water Policy
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Unlocking Innovations: The Value of Water PolicyWatch as Black & Veatch water industry experts discuss the findings from the Water Leaders Summit at SIWW. Find the full white paper at www.waterdialogue.com/.
WEBINARS/CONTINUING EDUCATION/TOOLSGRANTS
OTHER REPORTS
AWARD NOMINATION OPPORTUNITY
WEBSITES/APPS Do you know of any new publications, reports, websites or other resources that our readers should know about? Email them to christine@awra.org.
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AWRA HQ Announcements
Call for AWRA Award Nominations
Do you know an individual or organization that deserves recognition for outstanding work in water resources management or research? AWRA is currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals and organizations in the water resources profession for the following awards:
For award descriptions, nomination criteria and the nomination form, visit AWRA's Awards page. The Award Nomination Form must be submitted no later than May 3, 2013. All nominations must be submitted electronically.
Call for Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship Applications 
AWRA is now accepting applications for the 2013/2014 Herbert Scholarship. All qualifying applicants must be student members of AWRA national, and all applications must be submitted electronically as one document no later than April 22, 2013. Application packets should be submitted electronically to info@awra.org and limited to 5mb in size to ensure delivery.We encourage you to apply!
AWRA Seeks Bloggers!
 Got something to say? Burning issues that you would like to discuss but not sure how you can get your voice out? Write for the AWRA Blog. The AWRA blog is a platform for discussion of current and emerging issues in water resources management and administration. Share your expertise and experience. The AWRA blog will be posted to the AWRA Facebook, LinkedIn and GovLoop pages and may also be re-posted by other blogs and social media. AWRA membership is encouraged, but not required, so pass this on to colleagues who may be interested. Previous blogging experience is helpful, but also not required. Student and new professional perspectives are encouraged.
The blog is updated regularly so we are looking for several writers to submit content through the end of 2013. Guest writers will be responsible for selecting the topic of choice, however AWRA has a list of possible topics as well.
AWRA 2013 Conference Deadlines Update
JAWRA Seeks Two Associate Editors
AWRA's journal is seeking an associate editor for water quality monitoring and one for atmospheric science and hydrometeorology. Position descriptions may be found on AWRA's LinkedIn job discussion board.
Sign-up for JAWRA TOC Alerts 
Starting in 2013, primary delivery of JAWRA will be online. Be sure to sign up for email table-of-contents alerts, as you may no longer have the reminder of the physical journal in your mailbox.
If you are already a registered user on Wiley Online Library, please click here, log in, and choose the Get New Content Alerts link under Journal Tools in the upper left corner of the page. The alert will automatically be added to your profile.
If you are not a registered user on Wiley Online Library, please register here. Then, log in, choose the Get New Content Alerts link under Journal Tools in the upper left corner of the page. The alert will automatically be added to your profile.
Current AWRA members may access JAWRA by logging in to the AWRA site and then following the link to JAWRA online (from the Publications drop down menu, roll over JAWRA and down to JAWRA Online and click.)
If you have any questions, email us at info@awra.org
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AWRA State Section and Student Chapter News
National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium: The Past, Present, and Future of Water Resources
On April 5, 2013, the AWRA-NCR Section will host National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium at the University of the District of Columbia. The one-day symposium will bring together experts from governmental agencies, academia, the private sector, and non-profits to present and discuss challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of water resources and infrastructure in the NCR. Advance registration deadline is March 21, 2013.
Save the Date - 2013 Mid-Atlantic Conference!
September 26-27, 2013 - The NJ, PA, DE, Philly Metro and National Capitol Sections of AWRA will host the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC). Call for abstracts now available.
AWRA Colorado to Host Student/Professional Networking Event in addition to Annual Symposium 
On the evening of Wednesday March 6th, 2013, AWRA Colorado will host a student networking event with a panel of professionals. Students from universities across Colorado are invited to ask questions of the panel and network with all professionals present. Plan to attend and meet future water resources professionals.
The AWRA Colorado Section Annual Symposium will be Friday April 26th at Mt. Vernon Country Club. This year's program is What are the Odds? Variability and Vulnerability of Colorado's Water Supply. Stay tuned for details! AWRA Philadelphia Section to Host Graduate Student Presentations
On March 21, 2013, the AWRA-PMAS will host several graduate student presentations on the topic of Current Research in Drinking Water. More...Washington State Section Hosts Dinner Meeting  Global Sanitation and Water Supply: Linking Aid, Technology and Lessons Learned to Deliver Sustainable Solutions that Work in International Communities and in the United States. More...
AWRA State Section and Student Chapter Directories
Interested in joining an AWRA State Section or Student Chapter? Click the respective link to find a listing of all sections and chapters. The directories also list all available section and chapter websites.
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NEW ISSUE!
JAWRA February
2013 Available
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March 2013 IMPACT
 The March issue of IMPACT is now available. Read the TOC for the current and back issues. |
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AWRA Events
CONFERENCES
March 2013
2013 Spring Specialty Conference "Agricultural Hydrology and Water Quality II"St. Louis, MO March 25-27, 2013 April 2013
National Capital Region AWRA Water Resources SymposiumWashington, DC April 5, 2013 AWRA Colorado Section Annual SymposiumApril 26, 2013 June 2013
2013 AWRA Summer Specialty Conference Environmental FlowsHartford, CT June 24-25, 2013 2013 AWRA Summer Specialty Conference Healthy Forests = Health WaterHartford, CT June 27-28, 2013 September 2013 2013 Water for Mega Cities - Challenges and Solutions International Specialty Conference: AWRA and Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society Beijing, China Abstract Deadline: March 11, 2013 Hosted by The NJ, PA, DE, Philly Metro and National Capitol Sections of AWRA Princeton, N.J.September 26-27, 2013 November 2013
2013 AWRA Annual ConferencePortland, OR November 4-7, 2013 |
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Water Awareness Calendar
 2013 Groundwater Awareness Week March 10-13 World Water Day March 22 Drinking Water Week May 5-11 National Protect Your Groundwater Day
September 11
World Toilet Day
November 19
Know of any other national events for the calendar? |
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Non-AWRA Events and Education Opportunities
CONFERENCES
CWRA BC Branch Annual ConferenceVancouver, BC March 5-7, 2013 Transboundary Water Management Across Borders and Interfaces: Present and Future Challenges Aviero, Portugal March 16-20, 2013 Connecting Water Resources 2013: Changing the Water Paradigm Ottawa, ON March 18-21, 2013 Ozone and Related Oxidants in: Safe water along its cycle Berlin, Germany April 24-25, 2013 2013 NGWA Summit - The National and International Conference on Groundwater San Antonio, TX April 28- May 2, 2013 CWRA-CGU-CMOS Joint Scientific Congress Saskatoon, SK, Canada May 26-30, 2013 2013 National Hydrologic Warning Council
Ponte Vedra, Florida June 3-6, 2013 34th Annual IWRA Spring Symposium Muncie, IN
June 19-21, 2013 2013 EPA Community Involvement Training Conference Boston, MA July 30-August 1, 2013 StormCon The North American Surface Water Quality ConferenceMyrtle Beach, FL August 18-22, 2013 Desert Technology 11 International Conference San Antonio, TX November 19-22, 2013 Do you know of events, conferences, or other educational opportunities that our readers should know about? Email them to christine@awra.org.
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