AWRA, the premier multidisciplinary water resources professional society, is coming to Portland, OR, for its 48th Annual Water Resources Conference. The AWRA Annual Conference hosts a diverse group of water resources professionals who present their latest research and case studies, discuss current hot topics, and share new ideas. Conference attendance is usually between 400-500 people. Important Dates General Call for Abstracts (with accepted...

How valuable are forests--whether in the city, country, or wilderness-to the management of water resources? This is a hot topic and the AWRA Summer Specialty Conference on Healthy Forests=Healthy Waters will address the many issues associated with forest management for the protection of water supplies and aquatic communities. We are looking for oral and poster abstracts to be considered for presentation. Topics for the conference should addres...

An AWRA Summer Specialty Conference on Environmental Flows will be held in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 24-25, 2013. Environmental flows, also called ecological or instream flows, are defined as "the quantity, quality, and timing of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems, human livelihoods, and the well-being of those who depend on them." The objective of the conference is to offer a professional forum on the latest issues con...

As the 21st Century unfolds, the agricultural community and water resource managers will confront an array of challenges. One of the greatest challenges of the past several decades has been addressing the impacts of agricultural production on nutrient loading to streams and rivers, and the resultant problems with freshwater and coastal eutrophication. AWRA provides leadership in the national dialogue on agriculture and water resources, both he...

On June 13, 2012, TechAmerica Foundation will host its Tenth Annual Technology and Government Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC. The dinner continues to serve as the premier Washington, DC technology networking event bringing hundreds of tech industry, congressional, and government leaders together at one venue to celebrate the partnership between industry and government. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and...

Business Opportunities and Networking for Small Disadvantaged, Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Veteran and Service-Disabled-Owned, HUB Zone, and 8(a ) Certified Firms with Potential Teaming Partners and Clients. Representatives from government agencies will present informative sessions and provide an overview of procurement opportunities, agency forecasts, and how best to secure federal contracts. Also participate in one-on-one Matchmaking Sessio...

The TechAmerica Foundation will be hosting a one day conference December 2nd in the San Diego area based on the findings of our two day Vision Conference, which is held annually in the Washington, DC area. Many companies use the information to develop their annual operating and long range strategic plans. Several Wall Street analysts also use the Vision Conference information in their market forecasting efforts and consider this a “Gold...

The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there is no better way to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging issues....

Cyber Security is one of the most pressing security issues facing the United States today. Improving identity management and authentication capabilities in the public and private sector is critical to managing risk in a cyber world. Creating trusted identities is the only way to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, reduce fraud, and increase individual privacy and security. At this years’ policy conference we will examine...

Since the first Executive Leadership Conference (ELC) in 1990 in Charlottesville, Virginia, this event has brought together the leaders of the government IT community. Senior industry executives and government officials meet at the ELC to exchange information, support professional development, improve communications and build partnerships to enhance the government’s ability to serve the nation’s citizenry. ELC attendance is limited...