ADEQ Issues RFP for Water Quality Funding
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality invites applications to its Water Quality Improvement Grant Program for projects to manage nonpoint source pollution. Approximately $1.8 million is available to fund the upcoming cycle, its distribution from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act. The grant program strives to fund projects that implement sufficient, economically and scientifically sound management practices resulting in quantifiable improvements to surface water quality. Other outcomes of strong projects include education and public awareness of water quality issues, active citizen involvement, innovative approaches to problem solving, and long-term project maintenance and results. Proposed projects must include: on-the-ground implementation component; 40 percent nonfederal match; education and outreach component with specified projected results; and demonstrated water quality improvements. Deadline for the optional pre-proposal submission is Dec.14; deadline for final, completed application is Feb. 13, 2008. Grant manual and/or workbook can be obtained by contacting Bertha Thomas, 602-771-4630 or toll-free, 800-234-5677, X 771-4630.

Conflict Resolution Conference
The U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution will be hosting its 5th National ECR Conference in Tucson, May 20-22, 2008. ECR 2008 will provide a forum for exchange of ideas and mutual learning about the field of environmental conflict resolution among government representatives, non-governmental organizations, tribal nations and members, community based groups, environmental advocates, corporate entities, resource managers and users, private individuals, and professionals in the conflict resolution, mediation and consensus building fields. Training events, panel workshops and associated meetings will take place throughout the week of May 19-23, leading into Memorial Day weekend. For additional information check http://ecr.gov/ecr.asp?Link=604

Water Conservation/Xeriscape Conference
The Xeriscape Council of New Mexico is completing plans for its 13th Water Conservation/Xeriscape Conference to be conducted Feb. 21-22 in Albuquerque. The conference will focus on Water, Art and the Environment with essentially a day devoted to environmental issues and a day to art and the landscape. Please check web site for conference updates: www.xeriscapenm.com

CAP Award for Water Research
The Central Arizona Project’s Award for Water Research offers is an opportunity for students at any college or university in Arizona to win a cash prize for their unpublished research. Papers submitted for this award should focus specifically on water issues that affect Central and Southern Arizona and the Colorado River. Papers can focus on legal, economic, political, environmental, or water management issues, as well as any other issue that might be of interest to CAP or Arizona water users. First place award is $1,000; second place $500. Winners will be invited to present their research at the Arizona Hydrological Society’s annual symposium, expenses paid. June 1 is the deadline, although papers are accepted throughout year. To apply, submit complete paper along with a one-page abstract to Vicky Campo at vcampo@cap-az.com; for more information or to apply on-line check www.cap-az.com

Water Reuse, Desal Abstracts Invited
The WateReuse Association, the Water Environment Federation, and the American Water Works Association are inviting abstracts for the 23rd Annual WateReuse Symposium. Scheduled Sept. 7 - 10, 2008 the event will conducted in Dallas and is appropriately titled, Water Reuse & Desalination: Solutions as Big as Texas. To be considered for a technical presentation, submit an abstract via the WateReuse Association’s website by January 24, 2008. For additional information and to submit an abstract check: http://www.watereuse.org/index.html

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