4th Biennial Tahoe Basin Science Conference
Science as a Tool in Lake Tahoe Basin Management:
Making Sense of Complexity

March 17-19, 2008
Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences and
Hyatt Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino
Incline Village, Nevada

Call for Abstracts, Sponsorship and Registration Information is attached!

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Effective management and restoration of the Lake Tahoe Basin is a continuing focus of agency representatives, scientists, stakeholders, and decision-makers. Join us for a three-day conference where individuals involved in the science and management of the Basin can learn about and discuss the latest relevant scientific information and results. This conference brings together professionals involved in the Lake Tahoe Basin, providing an excellent opportunity for networking, education, and the exchange of ideas and information.

Hotel Information:

Hotel rooms will be available at the Hyatt resort at a special conference rate. Reserve early to ensure you obtain a room at the special rate of $119/night Please contact Hyatt reservations at 800-233-1234 and let them know you want to reserve a room for the Nevada Water Resource Group. The deadline for making reservations is February 13, 2008.

Absolute Abstract submittal deadline is Sunday, January 6, 2008!

Note: For questions, please contact Donna Bloom at 775/626-6389.

2008 Tahoe Conference Announcement

2008 SYMPOSIUM

Understanding Near-Surface Environmental Processes

Sponsored by:

DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
NEVADA WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

April 9-10, 2008

Desert Research Institute
755 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada

2008 Natural Recharge Prelim Program and Registration

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This symposium is sponsored in part by a National Science Foundation grant awarded to the Nevada System of Higher Education that is dedicated to understanding environmental processes close to earth’s surface. This conference will bring together agency, academic, and stakeholder representatives, and will provide the opportunity for networking, education, and the exchange of new ideas and information. The program will consist of technical presentations and will include a field trip to the Weighing Lysimeter Facility in Boulder City. We encourage all those working in the area of near-surface processes, including natural recharge, to attend the event.

Early Registration Deadline is March 28, 2008

For more information, please contact:

Donna Bloom
NWRA Executive Director
P.O. Box 8064
Reno, NV 89507
775-626-6389
donna.bloom@sbcglobal.net

2008 TRUCKEE RIVER TOUR

6th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL TOUR

April 24-25, 2008

From Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake, the Truckee River flows just over one hundred miles and is a microcosm of Western water issues. Life blood of northwestern Nevada, the Truckee River is rich in history and controversy. Stakeholders on the River include cities, farmers, wetlands, endangered fish, Native Americans, two states and the federal government.

This two-day field study course will cover hydrology, water quality deterioration and remediation, endangered species, water flow regulation under the Orr Ditch Decree and Truckee River Agreement, hydropower generation, channel restoration, flood control planning, legal issues, negotiated solutions, and the future of the Truckee River under the Truckee River Operation Agreement (TROA).

This is a full two-day field course by bus, covering the entire length of the Truckee River.

Space permitting, there is flexibility for individuals to sign up for one day only.

Seating is limited, and there is a moderate amount of walking involved.

Early Registration Date: April 14, 2008

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2008 Truckee River Tour Flyer

For more information on how to register, please contact Tina Triplett, 775-473-5473, creativerno@charter.net

For more information regarding the tour, please contact Donna Bloom, 775-626-6389, donna.bloom@sbcglobal.net

May qualify for 15 hours of continuing education credit for engineers, water right surveyors, and—pending approval—attorneys.

UNR Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences

Presents:

Jim Deacon Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies, Emeritus
University of Nevada Las Vegas

“Fueling Growth in Las Vegas by Burning Regional Biodiversity”
Please refer to Hydrologic Sciences web page www.hydro.unr.edu for Abstract

Sponsored by:

The Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences, University of Nevada Reno
and the Division of Hydrologic Sciences, Desert Research Institute

Mail the reservation coupon below, along with your check made payable to Board of Regents, to:

Dinner 2008 Reservation Coupon

Margaret Shanafield
Division of Hydrologic Sciences
Desert Research Institute
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, Nevada 89512-1095
Phone: (775) 673-7391
Fax: (775) 673-7363
E-mail: margaret@dri.edu

Reservations must be received no later than April 15, 2008.