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WRRC Weekly Wave
April 25, 2014
Volume 2, Issue 16
In This Issue:
- April 28: Mark Taylor Brown Bag Presentation
- May 2: Ariel Dinar Brown Bag Presentation
- GCASE Hosts Workshops in Tucson & Sierra Vista
... And much more!
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Presentation: Tackling Water Quality Issues in Bolivia and Guatemala
Speaker: Mark Taylor, PE, Principal, WestLand Resources
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. The goal of this project is to determine control measures and develop low-cost detection methodology for these pathogens. 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.
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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)Time/Location: 12 - 1:30 p.m. (WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room -- 350 N. Campbell Ave.)
Growing agricultural and urban water extractions combined with worldwide emerging environmental demands increase water resources competition worldwide, especially in arid and semiarid regions. Climate change would exacerbate water scarcity and the recurrence and intensity of droughts, calling for methodologies that can support sustainable management policies. Prof. Ariel Dinar will present his paper on an integrated hydro-economic model that links a reduced form hydrological component with economic and environmental components. NOTE: This presentation will be webcast live via GoToMeeting. Learn more here.
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Conserve to Enhance Program Launches Water Use Dashboard
The Conserve to Enhance program announced the launch of its new C2E Water Use Dashboard this week, a robust tool for encouraging and tracking water efficiency. The Dashboard is a one-stop shop for participants to learn about water resources, track their own water use, and make donations toward local environmental enhancements. This free tool provides water customers with a wealth of information about their water use, tips on how to conserve, information about rebate programs, and the opportunity to donate to Tucson or other regional C2E programs.Check it out at conserve2enhance.org.
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GCASE Program to Host Workshops in Tucson and Sierra Vista April 29 & 30
The WRRC will host two workshops next week with the Hydrologic Research Center (HRC) of San Diego on the GCASE (Groundwater, Climate And Stakeholder Engagement) program, to help determine the transferability within Arizona and to other regions of the innovative modeling and engagement methodologies employed by the project.
GCASE will hold workshops in Tucson on April 29 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Pima Association of Governments, and in Sierra Vista on April 30 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Upper San Pedro Partnership. Learn more here.
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Video Recap: Shared Waters - Spirituality, Conflict and Cooperation
Video coverage of WSP Distinguished Speaker Aaron Wolf's March 27 presentation, "Shared Waters: Spirituality, Conflict and Cooperation" is now available on WSP's YouTube page. Wolf is a Professor of Geography at Oregon State University.
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University of Arizona Offers Masters Degree in Water, Society and Policy
The University of Arizona accepts applications year-round for its Master of Science Degree program in Water, Society and Policy. Undergraduates nearing graduation and mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply for the program, which provides career opportunities in water, policy and people. Graduates will understand the basic principles of hydrology, social science, management, law and policy, and be able to make informed decisions regarding water resources. Learn more and see a newly updated brochure here.
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May 8: Celebrate 100 Years of UA Cooperative Extension
The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cooperative Extension will celebrate 100 years of Cooperative Extension on May 8 at the Campus Ag Center in Tucson. CALS will host the Southeastern Arizona Centennial event to celebrate extension programs in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima and Santa Cruz counties. RSVP in advance to enjoy lunch, tours, presentations, awards, artwork and much more.
Click here to learn more and RSVP.
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Save the Date: WSP Distinguished Speaker Alice Aureli (May 8)
Alice Aureli, Chief of the Groundwater Resources and Aquifer Systems Section of UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme, will be the University of Arizona Water Sustainability Program's (WSP) next Distinguished Speaker. She will give the presentation, "30 Years of Love For Groundwater: The Role of UNESCO in Striving for Water Security," May 8 at the WRRC from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Sol Resnick Conference Room. Alice is responsible for, amongst others, the International Shared Aquifers Resources Management (ISARM) programme. Learn more here.
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Take the Pledge! Help Tucson Win Nat'l Water Conservation Challenge
Today through April 30, pledge online via Facebook or email to conserve water, and help Tucson win the 2014 National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation for the second year in a row! (Tucson is currently in second place.)
Take the pledge online and not only will you help your community save water, you'll be entered for a chance to win a number of prizes, including a Toyota Prius plug-in!
Click here to learn more and take the pledge.
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