Description:
Call for oral and poster presentations due Jan 31, 2012. submit a proposal http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2012/default.htm

Workshops and Symposia (2-4 hours) will be scheduled Monday-Thursday. Oral presentations (20 minutes) will occur in concurrent sessions organized by topic on Wednesday and Thursday. Posters will be on display in the exhibit hall Tuesday-Thursday. View the conference website for more information.

Conference Topics
The 2012 National Water Conference will include presentations on:

• Agricultural Water Quality Protection
• Water Availability
• Watershed Assessment & Restoration
• Rural Environmental Protection
• Developing Watersheds
• Climate Change and Water
• Energy and Water
• Human Health and Water
• Youth and Water
• Human Dimensions of Water Management

Additionally, 150-200 posters and exhibits will highlight results on research, education, and extension programs addressing water quality and quantity issues locally, regionally, and nationally.

Who should attend?:

• University researchers and educators who lead water quality and quantity programs
• Extension professionals working on water quality and quantity education
• USDA-NIFA and Sea Grant professionals who work with state water specialists
• Federal partners including NOAA, USEPA, NRCS, USGS, and other water agencies
• State and local water agencies and organizations
• Private organizations interested in water management research and education