Call for Abstracts

The U.S. Committee on Irrigation and Drainage has issued a call for papers for the International Conference on the Challenges Facing Irrigation and Drainage in the New Millennium, to be held June 20-24, 2000, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. The theme of the conference will be "Meeting Human and Environmental Needs Through Sustainability, Rehabilitation and Modernization." The conference will provide an opportunity to learn of the latest solutions, innovations, and technological advances practiced in the United States. Professionals involved in water resources, agriculture and environmental issues are invited to submit abstracts. Abstracts, due by Jan. 1, 1999, should address identified topics and sub-topics and be submitted with abstract form. Flyers listing topics and sub-topics can be obtained from U.S. Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, 1616 17th St., # 483, Denver, Co 80202; phone: 303-628-5430 or from the USID web site: www.uscid.org/~uscid

Upcoming Groundwater Conference

The Groundwater Foundation is sponsoring a conference, "Bringing Groundwater to Life," Nov. 12-15 at Anaheim, CA. Representatives from Groundwater Guardian communities will share their groundwater experiences, and water educators from across the country will relate their successes in groundwater education. Fees vary depending on sessions attended, with attendance for the entire conference $315 for Foundation and Guardian members and $349 for non-members. For additional information contact: The Groundwater Foundation, P.O. Box 22558, Lincoln, NE 68542-2558; phone: 402-434-2740; fax: 402-434-2742; email: info@groundwater.org; web site: www.groundwater.org

Conflict Resolution Workshop

The Environmental Conflict Resolution Program of the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at The University of Arizona is sponsoring a 40-hour advanced training session titled "Environmental and Public Policy Mediation." The session, which will be conducted by senior professionals from CDR Associates, Boulder, Colorado, will be held at Biosphere II Center, Oracle, Arizona, from November 16-20. The training sessions will include instruction, demonstration and role playing activities. Topics to be covered include the dynamics of conflict and conflict analysis; negotiation, mediation, and facilitation and complex public mediation and multi-party environmental mediation. Enrollment will be limited to approximately 30 people. Training fee is $600. For more information contact Susan Moodie, The Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, The University of Arizona, 803/811 E. 1st St., Tucson, AZ 85719; phone: 520-621-7189; email: smoodie@u.arizona.edu

National Wetlands Award Nominations Sought

Nomination forms are currently available from the Environmental Law Institute for the 1999 National Wetlands Awards Program. The deadline for submission is Dec. 15. The 1999 National Wetlands Awards Program is co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute, EPA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service. The program is designed to honor exceptional individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary effort, innovation and excellence in wetland conservation through programs or projects at the regional, state, or local level. Federal employees and organizations are not eligible. The five award categories are: education and outreach; science research; volunteer leadership; land stewardship and development; and outstanding wetlands program development. To receive a copy of the 1999 National Wetlands Awards nomination forms, or if you have any questions, contact Heidi Hallman (phone: 202-939-3250; email: hallman@eli.org) or write to the National Wetlands Awards Program, Environmental Law Institute, 1616 P Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20036. The nomination form is also available on the ELI web site: www.eli.org

Energy Management Conference Set

The 1998 Energy Management Conference will be conducted Nov. 4-6 in Prescott, Arizona. Included on the agenda is a two-part workshop on water/wastewater. Part I provides an overview of and applications of energy-efficient motors in water/wastewater operations and developing maintenance plans for new technologies; Part II looks at variable speed drives, precision controls and optimization of pumping systems for both gas and electric applications. Registration fee is $95 before Oct. 23; $115 after Oct. 23. For additional information contact Gloria Castro, Arizona Department of Commerce, Energy Office, 3800 N. Central Ave. Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; phone: 620-280-1426.

AWPCA Call for Papers

The Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association requests papers for its 1999 annual conference to be held in Tucson, May 5-7, 1999. Attendees wanting to make a presentation at the technical program should submit an abstract to: Vance Lee, Carollo Engineers, 3877 N. 7th Street, Suite 400, Phoenix AZ 85014; phone: 602-263-9500; fax: 602-265-1422; email: vlee@carollo.com Attendees wanting to make a presentation at the operators forum should submit an abstract to: Sami Kader, Damon S. Williams & Associates, 3838 N. Central Ave., Suite 17 Phoenix, AZ 85012; phone: 602-265-5400; fax: 602-265-5632; email: dswallc@aol.com Abstracts must be submitted by Nov. 26.