[Sqg-program] The UF Water Institute Symposium

[Perrigan, Glen]

The University of Florida and Progress Energy partner to host The UF Water
Institute Symposium

"Sustainable Water Resources: Florida Challenges, Global Solutions"

 

February 27 - 28, 2008, Gainesville, Florida - Hilton University of Florida
Conference Center

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

 

The UF Water Institute encourages you to submit an abstract on-line for
presentation at the UF Water Institute Symposium focused on Florida
Challenges and Global Solutions for Sustainable Water Resources
www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water
<http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water> .  The two day symposium will
bring together scientists, engineers, academics, policy makers, water
managers, industry representatives, lawyers, students and the public
interested in exchanging ideas and considering new ways to address the
complex, inter-related challenges to water resources sustainability.
Presentations are being sought to share examples of research, education, new
technologies and improved policies related to some of the major challenges
and issues of ensuring water resources sustainability for Florida and beyond.
Presentation topics will include, but are not limited to:

 

Challenges to water resource sustainability

* Population growth and land use change impacts to water resource
sustainability 

* Climate variability and climate change factors impacting water resource
sustainability 

* Public health, wildlife health, ecosystem health and water resource
sustainability 

Solutions for pressing issues using science, technology, policy and education

* Water availability and allocation 

* Nutrient enrichment of surface, ground and coastal waters 

* Sources and impacts of emerging contaminants 

* Socioeconomic impacts of water resources decisions 

* Public perceptions, values and attitudes toward water issues 

 

Attention Students:  Prizes for the two best student posters will be awarded.

 

All abstracts must be submitted electronically using the submission form no
later than October 10, 2007.
http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water/default.aspx?page=356
<http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water/default.aspx?page=356>   

All presenters must register for the conference.

 

Registration Rates: includes full participation in two day symposium,
reception, breaks and lunch on both days * Standard $150, * Students $ 50, *
Late Registration (after Dec 31st) $205

 

Dates of Interest:

* Abstract submission Deadline -October 10, 2007 

* On-line Registration opens -October 30, 2007

* Registration deadline -December 31, 2007

* Reservation deadline for discounted hotel rooms -January 24, 2008

 

Accommodations:  Hilton University of Florida Conference Center is offering
participants a special room rate of $129 per night.

 

For more information:  Visit: www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water
<http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water> 

Contact : Lisette Staal, UF Water Institute, lstaal at ufl.edu
<mailto:lstaal at ufl.edu>  tel: (352) 392-5893 x2116, fax: (352) 392-6855

 

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