Southern Region Water Conference: “Innovations and Partnerships for Clean Water”
The Southern Region Water Conference will be held on September 13-16 at the Georgia Center in Athens, Georgia.
The Southern Region Water Program has a long tradition of biennial Water Conferences, dating back to 1987! The conference offers the opportunity for Extension, Research, and Teaching professionals and Partner Organizations to: share research findings and concepts; share successful approaches for education and research in water quality, water conservation, and water resource management; provide useful materials for in-service training in your home state; meet the Regional Water Program Teams and develop opportunities for collaboration; provide a forum to highlight Water Program accomplishments for cooperating agencies and to learn agency needs; and to learn about funding opportunities.
This year, in addition to a full schedule of sessions, tours, workshops, and a resource fair, the conference will feature a One-day Symposium, September 15th,“WQ Nutrient Standards: coming to a watershed near you? - a discussion of how states will cope with nutrient criteria and what it means for watershed educators, agricultural producers, and urban residents.
Pre-conference workshops and a Welcoming Reception will be on Tuesday September 13th. The conference opens Wednesday morning and concludes Friday at noon.
To offset travel costs, the Southern Region Water Planning Committee will offer reduced registration to Extension Professionals who participate in the conference. Watch the Southern Region website and keep in touch with your Water Quality Coordinator, Contact, or Team Leader for further information.
Also, information concerning call for presentation proposals for the conference can be found online.
