Georgia Water Resources Conference

2005 Georgia Water Resources Conference

April 25-27, 2005

Call for Papers

Short abstracts due September 30, 2004

The ninth biennial conference will be held on April 25-27, 2005, at the University of Georgia. The conference is an open forum for the discussion of current water policies, research, projects, and water management in Georgia. Abstracts and proposals for sessions/panels/workshops/exhibits are sought on any topics related to Georgia water, especially those addressing the conference theme and the State of Georgia's effort to prepare a state water plan.

Because Georgia's water resources are precious and vital to the support of the state's economy, the protection of public health, the welfare of our natural systems, and the enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens, it is critical for the state to ensure their sustainable management.

Governor Sonny Perdue
 http://www.gadnr.org/gwrc/gwrc.html

Abstracts and papers | Sessions and panels | Exhibits

The conference is sponsored by:

  • U.S. Geological Survey,
  • Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
  • University of Georgia,
  • Georgia Tech Water Research Institute, and
  • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Additional co-sponsors include Georgia offices of:
  • American Water Resources Association
  • American Water Works Association
  • Association County Commissioners of Georgia
  • Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission
  • Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association
  • Georgia Well Drillers Association
  • Georgia Ground Water Association
  • Georgia Lakes Society
  • Georgia Municipal Association
  • Georgia Rural Water Association
  • Georgia Water Wise Council
  • National Weather Service, Southeast River Forecast Center
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly SCS)
  • Soil and Water Conservation Society
  • Soil Science Society of Georgia
  • The Georgia Conservancy
  • Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: South Atlantic Division, Mobile, Savannah
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Papers for oral presentations and posters are requested on topics related to water policies, legislation, research, on-going studies, technical innovations, issues and concerns, current situation and trends, new approaches, management programs, data and information, education, public participation, institutional and financial arrangements, history, culture, future needs and solutions, and other topics related to water management.

The conference has over 40 sessions and panels with 3-4 papers each.

If you wish to organize a conference event (panel discussion, technical session, workshop, breakfast roundtable, field trip, etc.) please send a request with brief description.


ABSTRACT FOR PAPER (oral or poster presentations)

Short (half page) abstracts are due on September 30 and may be sent to Kathryn Hatcher by e-mail (khatcher@ecology.uga.edu) or by surface mail to:

GWRC
Ecology Building
The University of Georgia
Athens GA 30602-2202
Two to four page papers for accepted abstracts are due on January 10, 2005 and final papers in camera-ready form are due February 21 for publication in the conference proceedings.

There is no special format for the abstract (due September 30), but please include full address information with e-mail addresses for the speaker and all co-authors, and indicate whether you request an oral presentation (15 minutes) or a poster presentation.

PROPOSAL FOR SESSION, PANEL, WORKSHOP OR SPECIAL EVENT

Proposals are due September 20, to include a brief description of the session, panel or workshop with suggested speakers and time requested, name and email address for the session organizer. The session organizer is responsible for submitting the complete session description by October 15, with all information needed for printing the conference program (paper titles, speaker names and affiliations, moderator, sponsor) and an abstract for each speaker's paper. Panel discussions may have just one abstract (one paper in the conference proceedings) usually written by the moderator with input from all the panelists. Sessions and panel discussions are typically 80 minutes, but other time period may be requested. Workshops and short courses may be scheduled for half-day or full day on April 27.

EXHIBITS

Educational (non-commercial) conference exhibits are invited;  please send your exhibit description to Jimmy Bramblett at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (jimmy.bramblett@ga.usda.gov).

REGISTRATION

Early registration for conference speakers is approximately $125 including two lunches and a copy of the proceedings.  Students receive a reduced rate, and a reduced rate is also available for one representative from each citizen organization that provides an exhibit or speaker. For information about the conference facilities or lodging, call the UGA Georgia Center for Continuing Education at 1-800-884-1381. Registration information will be sent out in December. Further information about the conference (including the program from the previous conference) is available at Georgia Water Resources Conference home page.

Note:  You may use the Conference Participation Form to indicate how you'd like to participate in the conference, or just send us an email note.

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