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WRRC Weekly Wave
March 20, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 10
In This Issue:
- David Dejong to Present Keynote Address at 2015 WRRC Conference
- WRRC Director Testifies Before U.S. House Appropriations Committee
- U.S. EPA Webinar to Feature Tucson C2E Program
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Upcoming Events
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David Dejong to Present Keynote Address at WRRC Annual Conference
Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainable Water Practices
 David DeJong, a historian of the Pima Culture and author of Forced to Abandon our Fields: The 1914 Clay Southworth Gila River Pima Interviews, will give the opening keynote address at the WRRC 2015 Annual Conference, "Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainable Water Practices." Mr. DeJong will speak on the agricultural history of the Pima Indians, including the nexus between upstream diversions of the Gila River and Pima economy, agriculture, water use, and water rights.
The WRRC Annual Conference, in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, will be held on June 9-10, 2015 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona.
For more information, click here.
To register online, click here.
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Lon W. House
Presentation: A New Paradigm: Electric Utilities Investing in Water Conservation
Speaker: Lon W. House, Ph.D., Water and Energy Consulting
Time/Location: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Presentation: Salinity in the Sea of Galilee: Its History, Environmental Challenges, and Management
Speaker: Dr. Alon Rimmer, Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research, Lake Kinneret Limnological Laboratory
Time/Location: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Tice Supplee
Presentation: Shift Happens
Speaker: Tice Supplee, Audubon Arizona Director of Bird Conservation
Time/Location: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
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WRRC Director Testifies Before U.S. House Appropriations Committee
On Wednesday, March 18, Dr. Sharon B. Megdal, Director of the UA Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. As President of the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR), Dr. Megdal spoke on behalf of that organization in support of the Water Resources Research Act program administered by the U.S. Geological Survey. The program established the water resources research institutes in U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Dr. Megdal's testimony highlighted the recent achievements of the water resources research institutes and emphasized the importance of their role in addressing the Nation's water resources issues.
Learn more here.
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EPA Green Infrastructure Webcast Series to Feature
WRRC's C2E Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Infrastructure Program will launch its 2015 Webcast Series Tuesday, March 24, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST, with the webinar "Green Infrastructure for Arid Communities." The webinar will feature a presentation from Sonoran Institute Conserve2Enhance (C2E) Coordinator Emily Brott on "Tucson's Conserve to Enhance and Living River Programs: Improving Urban River Corridors for People and Wildlife."
The March 24 webinar aims to showcase how green infrastructure practices and the many associated benefits can be effective not only in wetter climates, but also in arid and semi-arid regions around the nation that have different precipitation patterns and water demand challenges.
To learn more and to register, click here.
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Water Sustainability Program Student Fellow Presentations April 17, 2015
Friday, April 17, please join the Water Sustainability Program (WSP) for presentations by the WSP's 2014-15 Graduate Fellows! The fellows will present brief slide shows about their research projects from 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.at the Sol Resnick Conference Room, UA Water Resources Research Center (350 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson). Anyone interested in water research is welcome, and refreshments will be served. Each year, WSP offers fellowships for outstanding graduate students studying any aspect of water resources relevant to Arizona.
To apply for WSP Graduate Student Fellowships for the 2015/2016 academic year, click here.
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Word Water Day 2015:
'Water and Sustainable Development'
World Water Day is marked on 22 March every year, to celebrate water and its essential role in the lives of people across the globe. Since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March as the first World Water Day, World Water Day has shone a spotlight on a different issue every year. The issue is also the theme of the annual UN World Water Development Report, which is launched on World Water Day. The 2015 theme for World Water Day is 'Water and Sustainable Development.'
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Learn More About Your Water During Arizona Water Awareness Month
April is Water Awareness Month (WAM) in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Water Resources and Arizona Municipal Water Users Association encourage Arizonans to participate in celebrating WAM by taking action to conserve water and practicing a water-wise lifestyle. Explore the WAM website for water-related events that occur around the state in April, and for information on green infrastructure, xeriscaping, rainwater and graywater harvesting, water education, water-efficient appliances and much more. More here.
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Take the Pledge: National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
My Water Pledge is a friendly competition between cities across the US to see who can be the most "water-wise." Mayors nationwide will challenge their residents to conserve water on behalf of their city through a series of informative, easy-to-use pledges online. From April 1-30, pledge online via Facebook or email to conserve water, and help Tucson win the 2015 National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. Take the pledge and you'll be entered for a chance to win a number of prizes, including a Toyota Prius V! Learn more here.
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AWPF Accepting Applications for 2015 Grant Cycle
The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) Commission is now accepting applications for the 2015 AWPF grant cycle. The AWPF is a competitive state grant program that provides an annual source of funding for the development and implementation of measures that maintain, enhance, and restore rivers, streams, and riparian habitats. The AWPF Commission awards grants under three categories: capital projects, research, and water conservation. The deadline to submit applications is May 15, 2015. Learn more here.
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