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24-27 Jul 2017 – Stanford, California

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AGU-SEG Hydrogeophysics Workshop

Imaging the Critical Zone. In this workshop, we will bring together hydrogeophysicists and other critical zone scientists to explore new ways to work together, using recent advances in hydrogeophysics to address key scientific questions about the critical zone. Specifically, we aim to bring together hydrogeophysicists and other critical zone scientists to inform and exchange ideas, identify the critical areas of future research to optimize the use of hydrogeophysics for critical zone science, and write a white paper identifying research focus areas for critical zone-geophysics

We invite abstracts for the four following sessions:
1. Interfaces in the Critical Zone
2. Hydro-bio-geo-chemical processes in the Critical Zone
3. Critical Zone properties & rock physics
4. Scaling of Critical Zone data to address science questions

Each session will begin with two invited talks – one hydrogeophysicist and one Critical Zone scientist. All other presentations will be as posters. Before the viewing of posters, there will be an oral session where each presenter has 3 minutes to introduce their poster. In order to encourage the exchange of ideas and development of new collaborations, we will have all lunches and one dinner together.

Abstract submission is open, and closes at midnight 23 February 2017, U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Notification of abstract acceptance and final program will be published on 22 March 2017.

Organised by American Geophysical Union and the Society for Exploration Geophysics.

http://workshops.agu.org/hydrogeophysics/
31 Jul - 2 Aug 2017 – VICTORIA FALLS RESORT TOWN, ZIMBABWE

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5th China – Africa water resources dialogue

TOWARDS THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF WATER RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. With immense pleasure, We would like to inform you that the the National University of Science and Technology will be hosting the 5th China Africa water resources conference at Victoria Falls. The theme of the conference is “Towards the promotion of sustainable utilisation of water resources in developing countries” The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for scientists and policy makers to exchange ideas and best practices in terms of water resource management, as well as in presenting the most recent advances in water research. The conference will also provide a platform to share ideas on new approaches to problem-solving in current research areas in the hydrological sciences and promote networking among experts in different disciplines of hydrology and water management.

Price: US$300.00

Organised by UNESCO CHAIR CENTRE IN HYDROGEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ZIMBABWE.

unescochair@uwc.ac.za or yxu@uwc.ac.za or innocent.muchingami@nust.ac.zw or mervyn.gumbo@nust.ac.zw
28-31 Aug 2017 – Bogota, Colombia

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International Conference on Groundwater – ICGW2017

La Conferencia Internacional de Aguas Subterráneas – Sesquicentenario de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia ICGW 2017, organizado por la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Sede Bogotá y el capítulo Bogotá de la Red de profesionales Jóvenes de la Asociación Internacional de Ingeniería e Investigación Hidroambiental (YPN IAHR Bogotá), con el auspicio de la Sociedad Internacional de Medios Porosos (INTERPORE), es un evento que busca presentar a la comunidad académica y profesional, los últimos avances en las diversas temáticas, en un único auditorio a través de conferencias magistrales de profesores invitados, ponencias orales y ponencias en pósters. El sector industrial e institucional podrá vincularse con stands en una muestra comercial o como patrocinador de las conferencias magistrales.

Fecha límite para recepción de resúmenes: Marzo 31, 2017.

Organised by Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

http://www.icgw2017.unal.edu.co icgw2017_nal@unal.edu.co
31 Aug - 9 Sep 2017 – Crimea Peninsula

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Field practical training in higher education system

Field training of students on natural science. The conference will cover problems of the organization and content of field training in geology, geography, geoecology and other natural sciences. Interesting field trips and excursions around the Crimea Peninsula to learn geology, hydrogeology, biology and archeology of the area are included in the programme. Detailed information is given in the circular available on the website.

Price: 2000 - 6000 RUR (about 33 - 100 USD)

Organised by St.Petersburg State University, Russia.

http://events.spbu.ru/events/polpract2017/?lang=eng epkayu@gmail.com
1-2 Sep 2017 – Glasgow, UK

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Early Career Hydrogeologists’ Conference 2017

Practical Field Hydrogeology & Policy Relevance for Water Resources Management.

Organised by University of Strathclyde, Scottish Government, Geological Society, IAH/ECHN.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/civilenvironmentalengineering/echc2017/
3-6 Sep 2017 – Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal

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III Workshop HydroVolcanic 2017

Study and management of water resources on volcanic islands. Most volcanic islands face problems from population growth, agricultural development and expansion of the tourist industry. This can have significant impacts on water resources, with worsening conditions of scarcity and pollution over time. The complex volcanic hydrogeological systems, characterized by perched and basal aquifers, are also highly vulnerable to recharge variations and marine salt water intrusion. As a result, managing water resources on small islands can be problematic, with scarcity of resources, isolation of sources, and increasing consumption being particular issues. This situation requires an integrated and sustainable approach to management, taking account of the interaction with the marine environment.

In this event we will: communicate and discuss significant aspects of production, availability, quality, use and management of water resources in island environments of volcanic origin; and we will consider how integrating socio-economic, environmental, institutional and regulatory issues related to water resources needs to be taken into account.

Price: 50 - 100 €

Organised by University of Azores, Portuguese Chapter of IAH.

http://hydrovolcanic2017-en.weebly.com/ hydrovolcanic2017@uac.pt
14-16 Sep 2017 – Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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III International Workshop – METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MODELLING: EMERGING SIGNALS, RISK PERCEPTION AND MANAGEMENT

SOIL, ENVIRONMENT AND GROUNDWATER INTERACTIONS: WHEN TROUBLES BEGIN; PERCEPTION, ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE SIGNALS TO AVOID DISASTERS; CATHCING SMALL SIGNALS: INTEGRATED MONITORING AND MODELS FOR HAZARD AND RISK EVALUATION; MULTIPLE RISK IN CULTURAL HERITAGES; LANGUAGES OF THE NATURAL SYSTEMS AND THEIR PERCEPTION. Natural and anthropic systems have voices and languages. Nowadays it is not difficult to intercept voices thanks to the development of analytical methods and sensor technology; the decoding of language, the communication of these voices, is more difficult.
In particular, the problem is attributable to the language decoding in order to define if it contains messages of physiological normality or if it contains signals, often of small intensity, which must lead to the passage to the subsequent phases of risk management, attention and alert. This is further complicated by the risk perception and analysis by stakeholders and decision-making centre and by political and/or administrative management. Daily examples are: components of endemic environmental matrices, but unknown as such; physiological noise in rock masses, in whom are hidden those due to the propagation or beginning of new cracks; underground Cultural Heritages open to the public without adequate hazard analysis.
Some of the most quoted international experts have accepted the invitation to participate and share their experiences and the latest news in the field of their research. The attempt is to facilitate the transfer of best knowledge and technology into a safer systems management.

Price: Free

Organised by DICEM, Scuola di Ingegneria - University of Basilicata, Italy.

http://www.3intriskworkshop.unibas.it 3intriskworkshop@gmail.com
21-23 Sep 2017 – Figueira da Foz

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4th International Conference on Ecohydrology, Soil and Climate Change, EcoHCC’17

Multidisciplinary conference: Ecohydrology, Hydrology, Soil, Natural Hazards, Extreme Events, Remote sensing, GIS, Climate Change. 4th International Conference on Ecohydrology and Climate Change, EcoHCC'17, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, September 21-23, 2017

The aim of the conference to be held in Figueira da Foz (Portugal) is to bring together researchers in the areas of Climate, Meteorology, Extreme events and Natural hazards, Ecohydrology, Hydrology, Environment, Soil, Geo-Statistics with the aim of sharing experiences and promoting the integration of these themes as a multidisciplinary framework.

The conference will mainly focus on a number of topics:
1. Water quality. Water resources and management;
2. Operational and dynamical hydrology. Ecohydrology and hydrobiology;
3. Environmental policies and social impacts. Water framework directory;
4. Soil degradation and soil quality. Soil function and land use. Desertification Processes;
5. Natural Hazards and Extreme events. Wildfires and agroforestry systems;
6. Earth System Science and climate change. Climate change mitigation and adaptation policies;
7. Techniques and approaches in geosciences: biostatistics, remote sensing, GIS and modelling.

Abstracts submission until July 24th, 2017. A Special issue of PCE - Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (Elsevier) will be devoted to the publication of the papers actually presented at the Conference.

Price: 200€ (Regular) 120€ (Student)

Organised by Polytechnic Intitute of Tomar, Natural Hazards Research Center (NHRC.ipt).

http://www.ecohcc.ipt.pt ecohcc@ipt.pt
25-29 Sep 2017 – Dubrovnik, Croatia

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44th IAH Congress

Groundwater Heritage and Sustainability. Eight main congress topics have been established under this theme: 1) Groundwater heritage - passing beneﬁts to current and future generations; 2) Groundwater modelling; 3) Groundwater monitoring - new approaches; 4) Groundwater in karst systems; 5) Groundwater and dependent ecosystems; 6) Hydropower and geothermal energy; 7) Sustainable management of groundwater resources; 8) Mineral waters and human health.

Mid-congress excursions are being planned to several hydrogeologically-diverse and interesting localities, including the Dubrovnik hinterland, the beautiful islands of the Elaﬁti archipelago and the Mljet National Park. Post-congress excursions will oﬀer a chance to visit to some of the most famous localities in the Dinaric karst including the Jadro spring which is used to supply Split, the Plitvice Lakes National Park (tufa barrier lakes), the Blue and Red Lakes (famous sinkholes) and the Buna Spring (the largest karst spring in the Dinarides) and other localities.

Price: See website for details

Organised by The IAH National Chapter of Croatia.

http://iah2017.org/ organising@iah2017.org
4-6 Oct 2017 – Agricultural University of Athens / Athens-Greece

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11th International Hydrogeological Congress of Greece

The protection of aquifers against the qualitative and quantitative degradation and to the limitation of their vulnerability. Enabling the exchange of ideas and experience, as well as the dissemination of knowledge relating to the contribution of the natural environment to the protection of aquifers against the qualitative and quantitative degradation and to the limitation of their vulnerability.

Price: 70 (25 for students)

Organised by Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology.

http://www.hydrogeologycongress.gr info@hydrogeologycongress.gr