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RFP: Water Resources Research Act, 104(g)
The U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the National Institutes
for Water Resources requests proposals for the National Competitive
Grants Program (Section 104 G of the Water Resources Research
Act), to support research on the topics of water supply and water
availability. Researchers at Arizona state universities are eligible
to apply and must submit their applications through the University
of Arizonas Water Resources Research Center. Proposals can
be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration and may request up
to $250,000 in federal funds, with successful applicants required
to match federal grant funds with non-federal sources.
Proposals must be filed on the Internet http://www.niwr.org by
February 22, 2005. The WRRC then has until March 4, 2005 to review
proposals and submit them to the National Competitive Grants Program.
The RFP is available at https:/niwr.org/2005_104G_RFP or https://niwr.org/
There has not yet been a FY 2005 appropriation of funds for this
program, but the amount available for research under this program
is anticipated to be $1,000,000.
This is a highly competitive funding source. Last year, however,
Shlomo Neuman of the UA Department of Hydrology and Water Resources
received $131,976 to study Forward and Inverse Transient
Anaylytic Element Models of Groundwater Flow, and, David
Quanrud of UA Arid Lands Studies received $152,926 to study Pharmaceutically
Active Compounds: Fate in Sludges and Biosolids Derived from Wastewater
Treatment.
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AWRA National Water Resource Dialogue in Tucson
The 2nd National Water Resources Policy Dialogue will be held in Tucson
Feb.14 and 15. Convened by the American Water Resources Association and
sponsored by 11 federal water agencies, the conference will include three
keynote addresses and panel discussions on three key issues: infrastructure
management, water resources supply and demand, and environmental quality.
Speakers and panelists will be drawn from all levels of government, academia
and the private sector. While key issues will be national in scope, within
each key issue, western concerns will be addressed. Check the AWRA website
(http://www.awra.org)
for additional information.
Xeriscape Conference in Albuquerque
The Xeriscape Council of New Mexico is sponsoring the 10th Xeriscape Conference
and Exhibits Feb. 24-26 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Key speakers
include Robert Glennon, Shlomo Aronson, Randall Arendt, Gary Nabhan, David
Salman and Art Ludwig.
The 2-day conference will be followed by a free-and-open-to-the-public
day of seminars and exhibits on Feb. 26. The over 120 exhibitors will
include nurseries, irrigation companies, landscape architects and designers,
gravel/mulch companies, rain barrel companies, landscape art, etc. Online
registration is available at: http://www.xeriscapenm.com
WQA Hosts Exhibit, Conference
The Water Quality Association is holding an exhibition and conference
in Las Vegas, with the conference scheduled Mar. 29 - April 2 and the
exhibition Mar. 30 - April 1. Titled WQA Aquatech USA 2005, the event
will bring together a diverse group of water-related industries including
process water, drinking water, ultrapure and wastewater for household,
commercial and industrial uses. Lectures on water management will be provided,
focusing on topics such as business operations and marketing. There will
also be technical seminars available for key installation and maintenance
visitors. Aquatech USA aims to provide a one-stop event that connects
technologies, know-how, education, networking, and business opportunities
to multiple water industries. For more information, check http://www.wqa.org.
WateReuse Symposium Call for Papers
The WateReuse Association issued a call for papers for the 2005 WateReuse
Symposium to be held in Denver, Sept. 18 - 21, 2005. Sponsored by the
American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation,
the WateReuse Symposium is devoted to water reuse and desalination. The
Symposium theme is Water Reuse & Desalination: Mile-High Opportunities.
Abstract instructions, including submittal form and water reuse and desalination
subject areas, can be downloaded from the WateReuse Assoc-iations
website at http://www.watereuse.org.
Abstracts must be received by Feb. 9.
Membrane Tech Conference in Phoenix
Membrane technology, a process of purifying water, will be the topic of
a conference in Phoenix on March 6-9. The Membrane Technology Conference
and Exposition, co-sponsored by the American Water Works Association,
the International Water Association and the European Desalination Society
will showcase the newest applications and developments in the fast-growing
field. Areas of focus will be regulatory and operational issues, membrane
cost modeling, advances in technology, the latest research in the field
and more. The conference will provide an opportunity for engineers, researchers
and many others to gain new insights, share solutions and network with
industry peers. For more information, visit http://www.awwa.org/conferences/membrane/

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