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WRRC Weekly Wave
January 23, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 2
In This Issue:
- Jan. 28 WRRC Brown Bag: CO River Simulation System
- WRRC Water Experts to Teach Class in Green Valley
- Feb. 13: WRRC's 11th Annual Chocolate Fest
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Upcoming Events
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Feb. 13
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Feb. 19-20
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Feb. 20-21
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WRRC Water Experts to Teach Spring 2015 Class in Green Valley
Four WRRC staff will be bringing their expertise to the local community through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI-UA). Arizona Water Resources: Introduction, Groundwater, Reclaimed Water, and Value of Water will be presented over four weeks (March 4 to 25) in Green Valley. The four-week class will present an overview of Arizona water resource information and issues of current concern. Classes will be taught by Water RAPIDs Program Coordinator Brittany Xiu, Arizona Project WET's Director Kerry Schwartz, WRRC Associate Director Jean McLain, and WRRC Assistant Director Susanna Eden. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Green Valley, Arizona. The only pre-requisite for this class is an interest in Arizona's water situation; everyone is welcome. Registration opened on Jan 12. For more information and registration, click here.
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 Don Gross
Presentation: Colorado River Simulation System (CRSS) - Overview and Use in Planning and Operation of the Colorado River
Speaker: Don Gross, Water Resources Engineer, Colorado River Management Section, Arizona Dept. of Water Resources Time/Location: 12 - 1:30 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Don Gross's Brown Bag presentation will include a brief history of the development of the Colorado River Simulation System (CRSS) and its structure. This will be followed by an overview of the various planning studies in which CRSS was used and information on how CRSS is utilized in the operation of the Colorado River.
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APW Programs Build Interest in Prevention of Stormwater Pollution
In 2014, the Water Resources Research Center's Arizona Project WET (APW) program teamed up with Pima Association of Governments (PAG) to help reach educators, children and their families about the importance of preventing stormwater pollution, which can adversely impact desert washes and wildlife. APW's Teacher Academies and Arizona Water Festivals give teachers the opportunity to learn more about impacts of stormwater pollution to apply to their classroom curricula. PAG sponsorship has allowed APW to offer additional teacher training and incentivize new water festivals throughout Pima County. The partnership helps PAG members meet state and federal regulatory requirements for stormwater quality. For volunteering opportunities or to help bring APW events to your locality, please contact APW Director Kerry Schwartz.
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"Living with Less Water": Experts to Discuss Climate Issues in Tucson
On Feb. 20-21, internationally credible scientists, policy makers and citizens will get together to discuss climate issues in Tucson and Southern Arizona at the "Living with Less Water" conference. The two-day conference convened by the Tucson-based Institute on Science for Global Policy is focused on linking scientifically credible information to the formulation and implementation of sound, effective local policies. "Living with Less Water" will facilitate critical debates and extended caucus discussions among highly credible scientists, policy makers, students, and the public. Among the presenters is the Director of the UA Water Resources Research Center, Sharon B. Megdal. The "Living with Less Water" conference is free of charge, but registration is required and an invitation must be issued. Learn more and register here.
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WRRC Spotlight: Research Analyst Kelly Mott Lacroix Receives PhD
The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) would like to congratulate Kelly Mott Lacroix on receiving her PhD this month in Arid Lands Resource Sciences at the University of Arizona (UA). Kelly is a Research Analyst for the WRRC's Water RAPIDS program, overseeing several programs including Sustainable Clarkdale, Watershed Planning in the Upper Gila, and Connecting the Environment to Arizona Water Planning. She has a MS in Environmental and Healthy Cities Planning from the UA. The subject of her PhD dissertation is Advancing Water Management Through Methods to Assess Environmental Flows and Improve Stakeholder Engagement. Her research interests include environmental flow needs in arid environments and process design for effective stakeholder engagement in water management. Read more about Kelly's work here.
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WRRC 2015 Annual Conference to be Held in Chandler, Arizona
On June 9-10, 2015, the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) is holding its annual conference, " Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainable Water Practices," at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, AZ. The WRRC's annual conferences generally draw over 300 people from various backgrounds. This year's conference is expected to attract participants interested in tribal water issues from across Arizona, the Southwest and beyond. |
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Save the Date: 11th Annual WRRC Chocolate Fest Feb. 13, 2015
Join the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) Friday, Feb. 13, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., for our 11th Annual Chocolate Fest, held at the WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell Ave.). Enjoy chocolate from local kitchens and around the world. This year's event will feature the launch of an online Clipstack video series on water for the entire state of Arizona. The Clipstack is a collaboration of the WRRC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences video and web production units.
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Call for Abstracts: 7th Annual Santa Cruz River Research Days
The 7th Annual Santa Cruz River Research Days (SCRRD) will be held March 26-27, at Pima Community College. SCRRD is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts that pertain to the natural and cultural resources along the Santa Cruz River. Individuals interested in giving an oral or poster presentation are invited to submit abstracts on research, monitoring, or restoration being conducted along the Santa Cruz River by Friday, Feb. 13. More here.
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2015 WaterSmart Innovations Conference Abstracts Due Feb. 2
Scheduled for Oct. 7-9, 2015 in Las Vegas, WaterSmart Innovations is accepting abstracts for oral presentations, panel discussions or workshops. Professionals, scientists, government employees, organizations, public and private institutions, policy makers, students and all others working in an industry dealing with water conservation or urban water efficiency may submit an abstract. The deadline to submit abstracts is 6 p.m. Pacific time, Monday, Feb. 2. Learn more here.
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