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WRRC Weekly Wave
October 30, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 34
In This Issue:
- Nov. 4 Brown Bag: Virginia Water Resources Research Center
- Nov. 6 CAP-WRRC Community Forum on Sustainable Water for Southern Arizona
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Join us on Nov. 6 for a Community Forum on Sustainable Water for Southern Arizona
On Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, the Central Arizona Project (CAP) and the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) are holding a free community forum on "Sustainable Water for Southern Arizona: Current Conditions and Future Prospects" to discuss our most critical natural resource and its impact on our economy, environment, and way of life.
The forum will be held from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Leo Rich Theater, Tucson Convention Center, and will feature a keynote address by Arizona Department of Water Resources Director, Tom Buschatzke, and a panel moderated by WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal. It is hosted in partnership with the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, the Southern Arizona Water Users Association, and KXCI Radio.
View agenda
To register, please RSVP at wrrc@email.arizona.edu or call (520) 621-4311.
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 Wednesday, November 4 Speaker: Stephen Schoenholtz, Director, VWRRC, and Professor, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech
Time/Location: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Thursday, November 12 Speaker: Doug Bennett, Conservation Manager, Southern Nevada Water Authority
Time/Location: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
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Funding Extended to Engage Agriculture in Upper Gila Watershed
The Water RAPIDS (Water Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems) program is pleased to announce additional funding to continue Watershed Planning in the Upper Gila Watershed through Nov. 2017. This funding, provided by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will extend the project an extra year in order to expand the scope to include a particular focus on engagement of agricultural stakeholders in the watershed.
The Upper Gila Watershed offers a unique opportunity for this work. Agricultural water demand is 90% of the overall water demand in the region; and yet, participation of the agricultural sector in watershed planning has been minimal in recent years. This project expansion will examine effective process design and strategies for inclusion of agricultural concerns and voices in watershed management.
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104(b) Research Grant Proposals Accepted through Nov. 18, 2015
The WRRC invites proposals for research grants under the Water Resources Research Act, Section 104(b). Funded by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Section 104(b) program provides support for research projects on water-related issues of importance to Arizona and the region.
The WRRC expects to award three grants of approximately $10,000, contingent on program funding. Projects are funded for 12 months starting on March 1, 2016, contingent on federal budget approval.
Faculty members at the three Arizona state universities may submit proposals. Researchers in the social, biological, physical and engineering sciences, as well as such fields as water management, water law, economics, and public health are invited to apply.
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.
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Loft Cinema: 2015 Native Eyes Film Showcase and Resource Fair
This year, the Arizona State Museum's Native Eyes Film Showcase will feature a "Water is Life" film and resource fair on Sunday, Nov. 8. The event will be held at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. The showcase will feature three films: My Louisiana Love, Chasing Water, and Mover un Río, along with a Q&A session with filmmakers and a panel discussion. A resource fair will provide a chance for people to meet and speak with representatives from organizations and University of Arizona Departments that work with the environment, water, and Native American culture.
The Native Eyes Film Showcase is produced collaboratively by Arizona State Museum, Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Indigenous Strategies, Pascua Yaqui Intel Compute Clubhouse, and University of Arizona Department of American Indian Studies
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Nov. 10 ELS Talk: Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m., WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal will give a talk about " Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand" at the James E. Rogers College of Law, Main 156.
This talk is sponsored by the Environmental Law Society (ELS). ELS works to promote student interest in and awareness of environmental issues affecting the local and global community. The society generally hosts speakers, films, and other events that encourage further study of how the law intersects with the environment.
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Call to Filmmakers: Arizona Town Hall Video Contest
The AZ Water Association, in partnership with the Arizona Town Hall, is holding a water video contest for the 107th Town Hall, "Keeping Arizona's Water Glass Full." Filmmakers are encouraged to submit a short video, explaining why water is important to them or what they are doing in recognition of water's importance, for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. Winners will also be recognized on social media and invited to an awards luncheon at the Town Hall event on Nov. 17, 2015, when their films will be viewed.
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Call for Abstracts: International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge
On June 20-24, 2016, the Engineering Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico is hosting the 9th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR9) in Mexico City. Participants intending to present a paper or poster are invited to send an abstract to the Conference Secretariat, ismar9@iingen.unam.mx, by Nov. 16, 2015.
Contributions are solicited related to integrated water management strategies, economics of managed aquifer recharge, and more.
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Call for Abstracts: 2016 AZ Water Association Annual Conference
The AZ Water Association is holding its 89th Annual Conference and Exhibition on May 11 - 13, 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale, AZ. The 2016 Conference and Exhibition will cover all aspects of water and wastewater, and will draw a wide range of industry professionals to exchange the latest research and information.
Individuals interested in giving a presentation are invited to submit abstracts on water or wastewater treatment, water resources / reuse / recharge, water distribution, and more, by Nov. 13, 2015.
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