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WRRC Weekly Wave
April 4, 2014
Volume 2, Issue 13
In This Issue:
- EnWaP to Host April 7 Tucson Regional Workshop
- April 8: WRRC Annual Conference
- Volunteers Needed for April 17 Tucson Water Festival
... And much more!
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April 8 WRRC Conference: Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand
Online registration is now closed for the WRRC's April 8 A nnual Conference, "Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand." Please contact Jane Cripps with any questions regarding registration.
By the year 2060, water demand in Arizona may exceed renewable supplies by a margin that could grow to 1 million acre-feet. The WRRC partnered with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to address the vital question of how Arizona can secure safe, sustainable water resources for its current and future needs.
The conference will be held at the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center in Tucson and will feature keynote speakers Michael Lacey (Director, ADWR) and Kay Brothers (Colorado River Basin Study Next Steps Working Group). Panel sessions will discuss the range of potential options for Closing the Gap.
Explore the agenda and learn more about the sponsors, speakers and panelists.
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Mark Taylor
Presentation: Tackling Water Quality Issues in Bolivia and Guatemala
Speaker: Mark Taylor, PE, Principal
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell Ave.)
This presentation will focus on water quality-related issues in developing countries, in particular Bolivia and Guatemala. The most alarming water quality issues in these countries are related to acute contaminants, more specifically microbial contamination of their source waters. Through various pictures and stories, Mark Taylor will present his experiences on the water quality issues in these two countries. Learn more about this presentation here.
Ariel Dinar
Presentation: Modeling Water Scarcity and Droughts to Analyze Climate Change Adaptation Policies in Spain's Jucar Basin
Speaker: Ariel Dinar (Prof. of Environmental Economics and Policy, Director of Water Science and Policy Center, UC Riverside)
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Arizona Project WET Seeks 30 Volunteers for April 17 Tucson Water Festival
Arizona Project WET (APW) needs 30 volunteers to help teach 4th graders about water science and conservation on Thursday, April 17 from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Tucson Water Festival, sponsored by Tucson Water. During the festival, each class of 4th graders will travel together through four different stations or booths, each offering a 30-minute activity focused on watersheds, water conservation, the water cycle or groundwater. Volunteers will be grouped in teams with their friends, family and colleagues, and be trained to use interactive models to help students learn using fun activities and games.
Click here to sign up, or contact Tina Sleeper. Learn more here.
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Dr. Jean McLain to Give Keynote at April 18 Science and Engineering Banquet
WRRC Assoc. Director Jean McLain will give the keynote address at the Women In Science and Engineering's 8th annual Science and Engineering Excellence Banquet on April 18, which will honor science and engineering students, staff, faculty and organizations for their work in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). The 2014 banquet focuses on STEMM work within the College of Ag. and Life Sciences. Dr. McLain was invited to speak because of her passion for motivating and inspiring others, a history of involving undergraduate women in research projects, and her strong collaborations with university and community partners.
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ADWR Develops Online Portal for Sharing Third-Party Water Level Data
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) recently released the first phase of its newly developed online data portal for the reporting and sharing of third-party water level data. The new portal provides individuals and organizations with an online interface to submit water level data that allows for sharing and eventually for various reporting requirements.
Though the portal currently only accepts water level data for wells with a GWSI Site ID, the next version will incorporate wells that have a 55-registration (well registry) number. To learn more about the portal, contact Teri Davis (602-771-8671) or click here.
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Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to April 18 for BSMAR
The Arizona Hydrological Society and the Groundwater Resources Association of California have teamed up to bring back the 14th Biennial Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (BSMAR 14) for the first time since 2007. The Symposium, for which the WRRC is a cooperating organization, will be held in Orange, Calif. from July 31 - Aug. 1. The deadline to submit an abstract has been extended to April 18.
Explore the agenda and register for the Symposium here.
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RSVP Today for April 7 Tucson EnWaP Workshop on the Future of AZ Water
RSVP today for the EnWaP (Connecting the Environment to Arizona Water Planning) program's April 7 workshop in Tucson. Part of EnWaP's Roadmap series to determine future recommendations for water management and planning, the workshop will be held from 12 - 4:30 p.m. at the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center. Click here to RSVP for this event. EnWaP will also host three other regional Roadmap events: April 17 (Phoenix), May 16 (Flagstaff), and May 21 (Yuma). Learn more here.
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Maricopa County Extension Hosts Dragonfly Day 2014
Last week, the Water Resources Program at UA Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County hosted the second annual Dragonfly Day at Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in Phoenix. The event was organized with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Dept. and Arizona Project WET. The free event, meant to educate the public on the importance of water quality to a riparian area, drew nearly 500 attendees. Exhibitors included local artisans and UA staff teaching families about water quality.
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April is Arizona Water Awareness Month: Learn More About Your Water!
The month of April is Water Awareness Month (WAM) in Arizona. Every day this month, learn something new about your water supply in our arid state by exploring the WAM website.
The site lists events throughout the state -- including WRRC and Water RAPIDS events -- daily water saving tips, and information on xeriscaping, watering plants, rainwater and graywater harvesting,
water-efficient appliances and much more.
Learn more here.
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