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WRRC Weekly Wave
October 25, 2013
Volume 1, Issue 6
In This Issue:
- WRRC Program Changes Name to Water RAPIDS
- Nov. 8 Brown Bag: SRP-GRIC
- Nov. 6 Brown Bag: Dr. Katie Meehan (Oregon)
- Nov. 20 GCASE Workshop
... And much more!
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ADWR and WRRC Collaborate to Host 2014 Annual Conference
The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) will collaborate with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to host its upcoming April 8, 2014 Annual Conference, "Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand." The day-long conference will be held in Tucson at the UA Student Union Memorial Center.
 Become a Sponsor!
Sign up to sponsor the 2014 WRRC Annual Conference, and reach a broad audience of interested water stakeholders! Sponsorship opportunities are available to fit a variety of budgets. Contact Susanna Eden for more information on getting involved.
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(University of Oregon)
Special Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Presentation: Downspout Politics, Upstream Conflict: Contested Legal Geographies of Rainwater Harvesting in the United States
Who owns the rain? As 'green infrastructure' like rainwater harvesting (RWH) gains popularity in the United States, surprisingly little is understood about how formal institutions render small scale practices 'official', and why formalization succeeds in some areas and fails in others. Dr. Meehan examines the legal geographies of rainwater harvesting, its chief institutional mechanisms, and the implications of new RWH policies for broader developments in water governance.
Note: This presentation will also be available for remote attendance via Blackboard Collaborate.
Speakers: Dave Roberts & Christa McJunkin (SRP); Linus Everling & Jason Hauter (GRIC)
Presentation: SRP & GRIC: Gila River Water Storage and Water Planning for the Community and Arizona
Location: WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell Ave.)
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Environment Program Re-Named Water RAPIDS
The Environment Program at the WRRC has officially changed its name to Water RAPIDS (Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems). The new moniker more fully encompasses the focus of the program, which includes new approaches to water resource management that integrate traditional natural resources planning with land use planning. The Water RAPIDS program aims to help communities balance a secure water future for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors with the water demands of natural dryland systems. Learn more at wrrc.arizona.edu/waterrapids.
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WRRC to Host Nov. 20 GCASE Workshop
The WRRC and the Hydrologic Research Center are conducting research to help water managers deal with climate uncertainties through a collaborative model development process. Groundwater, Climate And Stakeholder Engagement ( GCASE) is a project combining an innovative modeling framework with extensive stakeholder participation. The WRRC will host a Nov. 20 Milestone Workshop in Tucson (Sol Resnick Conference Room, 350 N. Campbell) to present the results of a case study on the Upper Santa Cruz River and the shallow groundwater aquifers near Nogales, Ariz. Read more about GCASE here.
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Volunteers Needed for Nov. 1 Chandler Water Festival
Arizona Project WET (APW) is recruiting volunteers for its Friday, Nov. 1 Water Festival in Chandler. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will help fourth-grade students rotate through four learning stations, where they will actively engage in hands-on water education activities. Stations are designed to increase understanding of the water cycle, watersheds, water supply and groundwater, and water use and conservation. APW is seeking presenters and assistant presenters. Breakfast snacks, drinks and and lunch are provided, as is volunteer training. For more information, contact Robin Becker (480-782-3800). |
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Download the Redesigned Fall 2013 Arizona Water Resource Newsletter
The WRRC has released the newly redesigned Fall 2013 issue of its quarterly newsletter, the Arizona Water Resource (AWR). The latest edition of the AWR features a new look, and covers urban waterways, local habitat revitalization through C2E grants and much more. The Fall AWR also includes WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal's Public Policy Review column, "Shortage Projections May Inspire Changes in Thinking." Read the Fall AWR here. Sign up to receive the AWR and other WRRC publications here.
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AZAEP Offers Scholarships to Environment Students
The Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals (AZAEP) is accepting applications through November (must be postmarked by Nov. 30) for its Future Environmental Professionals Scholarship. Each $1,000 scholarship includes a one-year student membership in AZAEP and the National Association of Environmental Professionals. Full-time undergraduate and graduate students (including Community College students) are eligible to apply. Contact Jennie Cure (480-595-8616) for more information.
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CDO High School Students Conduct School Water Audit
Arizona Project WET (APW) and the Tucson Water Program helped 11th and 12th grade Canyon Del Oro High School science students conduct a school water audit yesterday morning. CDO science teacher Chris Gabriel, who attended APW's Tucson STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Teacher Academy this summer, assisted with the School Water Audit Program (SWAP) in two of his environmental science classes yesterday. APW will hold another audit this coming Tuesday, Oct. 29.
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The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) - a unit within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) - promotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education. The WRRC works closely with Arizona Cooperative Extension, a CALS outreach organization that provides a statewide network of knowledgeable faculty and staff that provides lifelong educational programs for all Arizonans. The WRRC is committed to: assisting communities in water management and policy; educating teachers, students and the public about water; and encouraging scientific research on state and regional water issues. For more information, visit us at wrrc.arizona.edu.
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