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WRRC Weekly Wave
February 7, 2014
Volume 2, Issue 5
In This Issue:
- Feb. 14: 10th Annual WRRC Chocolate Fest
- Feb. 21 Brown Bag: Kathryn Sorensen (City of Phoenix Water Services Director)
- C2E Program Opens Grant Applications
... And much more!
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Early Bird Registration OPEN Through March 6: Save $25
Early bird registration is now open for the WRRC's April 8 Annual Conference, "Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand." Click here to register now!
Early bird registration is just $100 until March 6 (after March 6, $125) and $35 for students. The conference will be held at the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center in Tucson, Ariz.
Explore the agenda and learn more about the sponsors and keynote speakers. NOTE: Michael Lacey, ADWR Acting Director, will be the opening keynote speaker.
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Kathryn Sorensen
Presentation: Phoenix's Water Supply Resiliency
Special Time: 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Speaker: Kathryn Sorensen, Water Services Director, City of Phoenix
Kathryn Sorensen will speak about Phoenix's relative lack of wells, which creates a very different picture of resiliency compared to Tucson water in both good and bad ways. She will also address how this is a good thing for long-term aquifer management, but is also a potential vulnerability during drought.
Save the Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25
The Cochise Water Project
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
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Celebrate the WRRC's 50th Anniversary Next Friday at 10th Annual Chocolate Fest
You're invited to join the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) for a a celebration of its 50th Anniversary next Friday (Feb. 14) at the 10th Annual Chocolate Fest (3:30 - 5 p.m.). Held at the WRRC (350 N. Campbell Ave.), Chocolate Fest will include a live musical performance from Claire Zucker (Pima Association of Governments) and a wide variety of chocolate dishes from local kitchens and around the world. Co-sponsored by the UA Water Sustainability Program, this year's Chocolate Fest will include a special focus on WRRC history.
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C2E Program Opens 2014 Community Enhancement Grant Applications
Applications for the Conserve to Enhance (C2E) program's 2014 Community Enhancement Grants are now being accepted. Community Enhancement projects should directly benefit a neighborhood's natural areas and waterways through preservation or restoration practices. Projects must also be consistent with C2E goals and located within Tucson Water's service area. Winning grants are generally funded in the range of $2,500-$7,500 (not to exceed $7,500). For more information or to submit an application, click here. The deadline to apply is April 11. |
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WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal Featured in Arizona Farm Bureau Newsletter
WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal was featured in this month's Arizona Farm Bureau newsletter. Julie Murphree interviewed Dr. Megdal for the article, "A Conversation With Another Water Expert: Sharon Megdal."
Dr. Megdal discussed a number of Arizona water issues, including water management, use and recharge of groundwater, environmental water needs, the WRRC's Conserve to Enhance (C2E) program, and much more.
Read the complete article here.
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Michael Lacey (ADWR) to Give Opening Keynote at WRRC Annual Conference
Michael Lacey, Acting Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) will give the opening keynote address at the April 8 WRRC Annual Conference, "Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand."
Early Bird registration for the conference -- just $100 -- runs through March 6. Explore the conference agenda, and register here.
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Tucson Village Farm Offers Beginning Farmer Program Starting Feb. 12
Registration is now open for Tucson Village Farm's four-part Beginning Farmer workshop series. Workshops begin Feb. 12 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) and run through March 26. The $20 series will help attendees develop a business plan for growing high-value specialty crops in a hoop house, and will include information on food production, business planning, marketing and much more. Learn more and register here.
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Keep Up with WRRC News and Events on Facebook and Twitter
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Like us on Facebook to keep us in your news feed at facebook.com/AZWRRC.
Find and follow us on Twitter at @AZWRRC.
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