Aug. 27–29
ASCE 5th International Engineering and Construction Conference (UC-Irvine)
This multidisciplinary forum covers a wide range of engineering areas with an emphasis on design and construction. The goal of this conference is to enhance the lines of communication between researchers and technical professionals to exchange innovative research and technological advancements.
Sept. 16 –18
Water — The New California Gold Rush
(Santa Monica)
ARCSA is the only nonprofit U.S. organization focused solely on educating professionals and the public about the benefits of conserving water through rainwater harvesting and reuse. This annual conference is a great opportunity to learn the latest trends in rainwater harvesting while networking with others in the field.
Sept. 22–24
California Stormwater Quality Association 4th annual conference
(Oakland)
The theme of the conference is Collaboration and Innovation to Achieve Water Quality Goals. The conference will offer a keynote address by Dr. Peter Gleick and a full program of training workshops, presentations and exhibits for holders of municipal, industrial and construction NPDES stormwater permits and other stormwater professionals.
Sept. 22–24
GRA Principles of Groundwater Flow & Transport Modeling Course
(Redwood City)
This course introduces the conceptual principles and practical aspects of groundwater modeling in an intuitive yet comprehensive manner.
Sept. 24
GRA Introduction to Practical Statistics Workshop
(Costa Mesa)
Lets face it, statistics wasn't your favorite course in college. It didn't seem to connect with real life, or even ground water science. But now you need to make sense of your data. This workshop will help those jilted by statistics to be reconciled.
Sept. 24–26
GRA 17th Annual Meeting and Conference
(Costa Mesa)
GRA has partnered with stakeholders from all segments of the profession and industry to develop an annual conference that covers technical, regulatory, legal, and policy issues affecting groundwater and facilitates networking and the exchange of the latest research and information.
Sept. 24–27
Tri-State Seminar on the River
(Primm, Nev.)
The 24th annual CWEA-sponsored seminar will feature training sessions on backflow prevention, electrical/instrumentation and control, GIS, hydraulics, disinfection and a host of specialty topics.
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Oct. 8–10
WaterSmart Innovations Conference
(Las Vegas)
As the largest conference of its kind in the world, the inaugural WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition will be the premier venue for showcasing new water-efficiency technology to industry and business from around the globe; building and strengthening effective, interdisciplinary relationships and establishing your company as an international leader in innovative water efficiency technology and services.
Oct. 13–14
NGWA International Conference on Nonrenewable Ground Water Resources
(Portland, Ore.)
Many areas of the world rely on nonrenewable groundwater resources, defined here as aquifer systems whose replenishment rates are so small that, for all practical purposes, their development is unsustainable and will eventually deplete the available water in storage. This meeting aims to facilitate the sharing of information and management approaches among water professionals. An optional field trip is Oct. 15.
Oct. 15–16
GRA Applications of Optimization Techniques to Groundwater Projects Symposium
(Sacramento)
This day-and-a-half symposium will focus on the uses of operations research (optimization) techniques in addressing groundwater projects.
Oct. 15–17
2008 Water Quality /Regulatory Conference
(Ontario)
This 2½-day conference, sponsored by the East Valley Water District, AwwaRF and Cal-Nev AWWA, will focus on emerging contaminants, treatment technology, regulatory issues, legal issues and emergency response. There is a call for papers and contact hours will be issued.
Oct. 16
SWMOA Hands-On Membrane Plant Operator Training
(Encinitas)
Join the Southwest Membrane Operator Association for a one-day Hands-On Membrane Plant Operator Training at the Yucaipa Valley Water District. CEUs are approved for California Water (6 contact hours) and pending approval for Wastewater (0.55 education points).
Nov. 6–7
California Water Policy 18: Crisis = Opportunity
(Pasadena)
This year's conference will focus on the drivers that are forcing change in how we manage California's water and the resulting opportunities. H. David Nahai, CEO and general manager of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, will be the keynote speaker; Maude Barlow, co-founder of the Blue Planet Project and author of Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water, will be the dinner speaker. Check back for updates.
Nov. 19–20
GRA Emerging Contaminants 2008 Symposium
(San Jose)
The Groundwater Resources Association’s one-and-a-half day event will profile the latest developments in detection, risk assessment, remediation and regulation of emerging contaminants in groundwater. GRA welcomes submittals of abstracts for papers and poster presentations. Deadline is Aug. 10. Please feel free to contact the symposium co-chairs, Tom Mohr (408-265-2600) or Jennifer Nyman (510-735-3012) if you would like to discuss your topic for this symposium before submitting your abstract.
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