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» Animal Waste Containment in Lagoons
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» Dam Removal Workshop
» Joint EWRI-FWEA Biosolids Management Seminar
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» Transboundary Waters Quality Symposium
» 4th International Conference on Watershed Management and Urban Water Supply
» Straddling the Divide Conference
» EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress
» EWRI 2005 Watershed Management Conference
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» UCOWR/NIWR 2005 Conference
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October 2004
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Presentations on Major Wetland Restoration Projects (Everglades, CALFED, Coastal Louisiana, and Mesopotamian Marshes) - Presented as a part of the EWRI Program for ASCE Annual Conference - Oct 22, 2004
A key topic of discussion at the ASCE Annual Conference was EWRI Program focusing on Major Wetland Restoration Projects. The wetland restoration sessions were structured to offer perspectives on major restoration projects that might inform coop eration in the Tigris-Euphrates River Basin and discussions on the Mesopotamian Wetlands Restoration. Visit www.ewrinstitute.org to view the presentations on Major Wetland Restoration Projects or use the links provided below.
CALFED- Lessons Learned - [View Presentation] by Steve Yaeger, P.E., M.Sc. California Bay Delta Authority Project Manager (Retired)
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Everglades Restoration - Lessons Learned [View Presentation] by Stuart J. Appelbaum Chief, RECOVER Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
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Saving Coastal Louisiana Wetlands - [View Presentation] by David Burkholder and [View Presentation] by Dr. Ehab Meselhe
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(David Burkholder, Manager of the Field Engineering Section for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, and Dr. Ehab Meselhe, Associate Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Louisiana, Lafayette)
Mesopotamian Marshes Dilemma - [View Presention] by Jerry Webb and [View Presentation] by Eugene Stakhiv
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(Jerry W. Webb, P.E., US Army Corps of Engineers, Principal Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer & Former Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources in Iraq, September 2003 - March 2004, and Eugene Stakhiv, Ph.D., USACE, Institute of Water Resources, International Programs )
Water Resources Engineers "Raise the Bar" for Professional Body of Knowledge - American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) Introduces Specialty Certification Program
The American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE), a subsidiary of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), announced the introduction of a Specialty Certification program for water resources engineers. The Specialty Certification is a voluntary, post-license credential that provides recognition of advanced expertise in a technical specialty, superior experience, strong professional ethics and a commitment to life-long learning and continuing professional development.
In support of ASCE's policy to broaden and deepen the body of knowledge for practicing engineers, AAWRE's certification was developed to improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the profession of water resources engineers. Certification provides an advanced qualification, beyond licensure, that is recognized by clients, employers, peers and the public. It demonstrates a specific technical mastery within civil engineering and a strong commitment to professional ethics and development.
Applications for the water resources engineer certification will be accepted online beginning in January 2005. The announcement of the first group of certified water resources engineers is expected to take place at the 2005 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress in Anchorage, Alaska.
» For More Information
» AAWRE Specialty Certification Requirements
» View a Sample Application Form
COMMITTEE NEWS
Call for Committee Members - Environmental Health & Water Quality Committee
EWRI's Environmental Health and Water Quality Committee (EH&HQ) is seeking members to help revitalize it with renewed activity. This committee is the place for you if you want to help advance the technical level of environmental health, water quality, and emerging public health issues, such as terrorism, emergency operations, diseases, contamination cleanup, and changes in the environment. Other topics under the Committee's purview include vulnerability analysis, risk assessment and management, and water quality protection. Activities include, among others, organizing technical sessions for EWRI Congresses, preparing publications on specific topics of interest, and mentoring students to encourage study in the field.
» For More Information, please contact Gail Brion.
STUDENT NEWS
EPA Awards Research Fellowships
To help educate America's future environmental scientists, Dr. Paul Gilman, EPA Science Advisor and Assistant Administrator for Research and Development announced the award of 156 student research fellowships.
"One of EPA's highest priorities is ensuring that we have a well-trained scientific workforce that can address tomorrow's complex environmental issues," said Gilman. "Our fellowship programs are helping to produce new government scientists, academic researchers, and excellent science teachers."
EPA's research arm supports several fellowship programs designed to address our country's most important environmental workforce needs. Past fellows have undertaken projects in areas such as environmental toxicology, research on watersheds and the impact of human behavior on the environment. Awards are announced in two programs: the Science to Achieve Results, or STAR, graduate fellowship program and the Greater Research Opportunities or GRO fellowship program.
EPA is now accepting student applications for 2005 STAR and GRO fellowships. The deadline for preliminary applications is Nov. 23, 2004.
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» For More STAR Fellowships Information
» For More GRO Graduate Fellowships Information
» For More GRO Undergraduate Fellowships Information
NEW ASCE/EWRI PUBLICATIONS
Ordering Information: Visit http://www.pubs.asce.org or call 1-800-548-2723 (U.S.) / 1-703-295-6300 (Int'l.) / 1-703-295-6278 (Fax)
Animal Waste Containment in Lagoons
(ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 105)"Animal Waste Containment in Lagoons" (ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 105) provides a comprehensive view of the state-of-the-art practice of animal waste containment and gives directions for future research techniques. Practitioners in the following disciplines will find this manual very beneficial: water resources, environmental, geotechnical, and agricultural engineering.
Topics include:
» Order a Copy Today!
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
ASCE Continuing Education Offerings for Environmental and Water Resource Engineers
Visit the ASCE Website at:
- https://www.asce.org/conted/seminars/seminar.cfm?cat=2 for a complete list of seminars for Environmental Engineers
- https://www.asce.org/conted/seminars/seminar.cfm?cat=4 for a complete list of seminars for Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineers
November 8-9, 2004
Portland, OR
» Register Online Today!
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Joint EWRI-FWEA Biosolids Management Seminar December 2 & 3, 2004
Cape Canaveral, FL
The Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) and the Environmental Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of ASCE are sponsoring a seminar entitled "Biosolids Management: A Roadmap for the Future."
Workshop topics will include:
» For More Information
» Questions? Contact Holly Hanson at 407-363-7751
CONFERENCES
2nd International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management *
November 16-19, 2004, Phoenix, AZ
http://www.sahra.arizona.edu/twm/
4th International Conference on Watershed Management and Urban Water Supply *
December 13-15, 2004, Shenzhen, China
Straddling the Divide Conference *
February 15-16, 2005, Chicago, IL
http://www.nipc.org/environment/slmrwsc/conferences/
EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress
May 15-19, 2005, Anchorage, Alaska
http://www.asce.org/conferences/ewri05/
EWRI 2005 Watershed Management Conference, "Managing Watersheds for Human and Natural Impacts: Engineering, Ecological, and Economic Challenges"
July 19-22, 2005, Williamsburg, VA
http://www.asce.org/conferences/watershedmanagement2005/
* EWRI Co-sponsored Events
CALL FOR PAPERS
UCOWR/NIWR 2005 Conference on "River and Lake Restoration: Changing Landscapes"
July 12-14, 2005, Portland, ME
» Submit Abstracts Online - Deadline December 1, 2004
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