2004-08-18

Call for Proposals

Sponsor: GWRI

Submit by: 2004-08-18

Keywords:

***** Call for Papers *****

2005 GEORGIA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE
Creating Georgia's Sustainable Water Future

(Short abstracts due September 30)

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
www.gadnr.org/gwrc/gwrc.html


The conference is sponsored by: U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia
Department of Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech
Water Resources Institute, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service.

Additional co-sponsors include Georgia offices of:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- 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 Ground Water Association
- Georgia Municipal Association
- Georgia Water Wise Council
- National Weather Service, SE River Forecast Center
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (SCS)
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- Soil Science Society of Georgia
- The Georgia Conservancy
- Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Water Environment Federation


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 (hatcher@uga.edu) or by surface mail to:
GWRC, Ecology Building, University of Georgia, Athens GA 30602-2202.
Two to four page papers for accepted abstracts are due on January 10,
and final papers in camera-ready form are due February 21 for
publication in the conference proceedings. There is no special format
for the short abstract (due September 30), but please include full
address information with email 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. (Email: jimmy.bramblett@ga.usda.gov)


Early registration for conference speakers is approximately $125
including two lunches and 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
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/gwrc


*** Please forward this announcement to your colleagues. Thank you!

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

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION FORM

Name:
Phone:
Email:
Organization:


Participation: (mark one or more items)

* Will give an oral presentation on this topic:
______________________
* Will give a poster presentation on this topic:
_____________________
* Will set up an exhibit on this topic:
______________________________
* Would like to organize a session on topic:
__________________________
* Would like to organize a panel on topic:
____________________________
* Would like to provide a half-day or full-day workshop/course on
topic:

* Am willing to serve as a peer reviewer for 2-4 page manuscript:

* Would like to hear this suggested speaker or topic covered at the
conference:

* Would like to attend a workshop or short course on this topic:

* Request that conference announcement be sent (Dec. 2004) to
this email address: __________________________________________


We'd like to hear your ideas for the conference. How can this
conference be designed to be most helpful for Georgia and to support
the state water plan process? What topics and speakers would you
like to hear?


Other Comments:





Thanks very much for your suggestions and ideas.
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Kathryn J. Hatcher Robert R. Pierce
Institute of Ecology U.S. Geological Survey
The University of Georgia Tel: 770-409-7708
Athens, Georgia 30602-2202 Fax: 770-409-7725
Tel: 706-542-3709 Email: rrpierce@usgs.gov
Fax: 706-542-6040
khatcher@ecology.uga.edu
hatcher@uga.edu