Phoenix GUAC Seeks Member

The Phoenix Active Management Area announces a vacancy on its Groundwater Users Advisory Council. The Council advises the area director concerning groundwater management programs and policies. Council members are appointed by the Governor and serve six year terms. The ideal candidate should have background and knowledge of water resources management issues from a citizen and/or environmental perspective. This vacancy is associated with an existing, unexpired term that ends January 19, 1998. Letters of interest must be submitted by close of business on June 30, 1995. For more information, contact Mark Frank, Phoenix AMA Director, 500 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004; call 602-417-2465.

AWWA Annual Conference Upcoming

The American Water Works Association is holding its 1995 Annual Conference and Exposition at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, June 18-22. This conference for water industry professionals features more than 60 technical sessions, semina rs, facility tours, and a products and services exposition.

Technical sessions cover a range of topics including federal and state regulations, water conservation, technical innovations, and public policy and relations. Registration and conference fees vary with program. For more information, contact: AWWA, 6666 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235; phone 303-347-6160.

AHS Calls for Abstracts

The Arizona Hydrological Society calls for abstracts of papers or posters for the Eighth Annual Symposium to be held September 14 and 15 in Tucson. Proposed topics include riparian preservation, restoration, CAP issues, constructed wetlands, sustainable hydrology/recharge, water conservation, evaporation/infiltration, border issues, remediation, management and policy, modeling/computer applications, tribal water management, etc.

Abstracts should be limited to 150 words and must be submitted by June 12. For more information contact Mike Geddis, Hydrology and Water Resources Department, J.W. Harshbarger Bld. #11, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.

Sustainable Use of the West's Water Conference Topic

The Natural Resources Law Center, University of Colorado School of Law, is holding its Sixteenth Annual Summer Conference "Sustainable Use of the West's Water," in Boulder, Colorado June 12-14. The conference will explore the meaning of sustainability in the context of the West's demands, development, and natural values. Registration is $495 if received by June 2, and $545 thereafter. For more information contact the Natural Resources Law Center, University of Colorado, Campus Box 401, Boulder CO 80309- 0401; phone 303-492-1288; fax 303-492-1297.

Scholarship Offered for Water Studies

The Arizona Hydrological Society will award three $500 student scholarships in 1995. The purpose of the awards is to encourage undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students in Arizona to excel in hydrology, hydrogeology or any other water-rel ated field. An application letter, official transcripts, and recommendation letters must be submitted by June 30 to Dr. Aregai Tecle, Northern Arizona University, School of Forestry, P.O. Box 15018, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018.

Help Wanted: Hydrologists

Four hydrologist positions (Hydrologists I,II,III,IV) are open in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. These opportunities are for Cole and Phelps County. Salary depends on position and experience ($2,044-$2,711 per month for Hydrologist I). Of ficial application forms can be obtained from the Missouri Division of Personnel, Truman State Office Building, P.O. Box 388, Jefferson City, MO 65102; phone 314-751-4162; TDD 314-526-4488.

Phoenix AMA Job Opening

A water resources specialist position (WRS II - salary $26,985-$41,912) will soon be open in the Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA). Responsibilities include administering water rights; municipal, industrial and agricultural water planning; regulating groundwater recharge; and operating a grant fund. Minimum qualifications are one year as a WRS I, or two years of professional level water resources management experience. Graduate work can be substituted for work experience. For more information call the Phoenix AMA at 602-417-2465. Submit a resume and cover letter to Jim Holway, ADWR, 500 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004. A resume must also be submitted to State Personnel; for information call 602-542-5216.

AWRA Calls for Abstracts

The American Water Resources Association is calling for abstracts for its Annual Summer Symposium, "Watershed Restoration Management: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Considerations" to be held in Syracuse, New York, July 1996. AWRA is requesting paper s that address scientific, legal, management, operational, policy, public participation, regulatory, and technical issues pertaining to watershed restoration and function.

Abstract are due August 1, 1995. For more information, contact Dr. Jeffrey J. McDonnell, Program Technical Chairperson, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1 Forestry Dr., Syracuse, NY 13210; phone 315-470-6565; fax 315-470-6956.

Water Protection Fund Releases Grant Manual, Schedules Workshops

The Arizona Water Protection Fund has released the final version of its application manual. To order a copy, contact Tricia McCraw, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission, 500 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 850 04; phone 602-417-2460.

The Water Protection Fund Commission has $4 million in grant funds for the current fiscal year and an additional $6 million for next fiscal year. The Commission anticipates a proposal deadline of August 1, with grants to be awarded by October. The Commi ssion also has scheduled a series of nine grant application workshops around the state starting June 8 in Yuma, and concluding June 21 in Show Low (see accompanying table).