Events
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26-28 Jun 2017 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Characterizing regional groundwater flow systems: Insight from practical applications and theoretical development
Regional groundwater, Groundwater flow systems. This international symposium will examine the current state of the regional groundwater flow concept, discuss any recent theoretical advancement, and share experiences from applications spanning energy exploration to environmental management.
Abstracts are being sought on all aspects of regional groundwater flow, including mapping, modelling, Earth observation, and other methods. The following topics areas are included:
- Water Management: watersheds and water sources; groundwater dependent ecosystems; mixing of local and regional flows; isotopic and geochemical fingerprinting
- Variable Density Flow: deep, saline flow systems; coastal settings and sea water intrusion; application of force potential vs. velocity potential
- Economic Reserves Exploration: basin hydrodynamics; hydrocarbon exploration; geothermal energy; ore genesis
- Waste Disposal: CO2 sequestration; pore space management; deep repositories; tailings and landfills.
Abstracts must be submitted by email to regionalgwflow.iah@gmail.com by 15 February 2017.
The symposium will also have two optional 1-day field excursions in southern Alberta to learn more about the history of Canadian hydrogeology and hydrocarbon exploration (CAD 50 for each trip).Price: CAD 250
Organised by The symposium will be hosted by the IAH Canadian National Chapter, and organized by the IAH Commission on Regional Groundwater Flow in cooperation with the IAH Commission on Groundwater and Energy.
http://regionalgwflow.iah.org/activities/calgary-symposium-2017 
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26-29 Jun 2017 – Zadar, Croatia
Man and Karst 2017
The aim of this meeting is to gather scientists dealing with wide range of topics related to karst. The meeting will be organized as series of sessions with keynote lectures and selected lectures within each session. Participants are invited to present their contributions in oral or poster form. Lectures will be followed by field excursions (see preliminary programme). Topics of the meeting will include: karst morphology, karst hydrology and water protection, caves, protection of karst areas, living on karst (culture, agriculture...)
Abstract deadline 31 March.Price: See website for details
Organised by University of Zadar, University of Montenegro, Centre for Karst Speleology Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Karst Commission of IGU and the IAH Commission of Karst Hydrogeology.
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11-13 Jul 2017 – UNSW Sydney
Australasian Groundwater Conference 2017
Groundwater Futures: Science to practice. The organisers are planning an engaging three-day event that will enable delegates to examine the multi-dimensional challenges affecting the sustainable development of the regions groundwater resources.
Engaging panels, informative presentations, exhibitions and networking opportunities will engage the over 300 delegates from Australasia’s groundwater research, industry, and management and policy organisations.
Abstract themes:
• Emerging Groundwater Initiatives
• Groundwater Science and Future Innovations
• Interdisciplinary Groundwater Problems
• Groundwater Resources and Climate Change
• Energy and Groundwater
• Groundwater Quality and Human Health
Abstract submission will open on 1 December 2016 and close on 1 March 2017.
Keynote, plenary presentations and panel sessions will include climate change and groundwater resource challenges, energy futures, social license to operate and future directions and innovation in groundwater.Price: To be announced
Organised by The IAH Australian National Chapter and NCGRT.
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17-19 Jul 2017 – Da Nang, Vietnam
APCAMM 2017
5th Asia-Pacific Coastal Aquifer Management Meeting. A large portion of the world’s population inhabits coastal areas and puts significant stress on surface and groundwater resources. In addition, sea level rise due to climate change is expected to adversely impact coastal systems and in particular, groundwater resources. A UN report showed that by 2050, seven of the ten most vulnerable countries worldwide are in the Asia-Pacific region. In other parts of the globe, groundwater in coastal areas has received much attention from the international scientific community, Government Departments and other groundwater stakeholders. However, in the Asia-Pacific region, scientists, engineers and managers who are concerned with coastal groundwater have had few opportunities for specialized forums. To this end, a group of water experts from academia, governments and international organizations with a common interest in the management of coastal aquifers for socio-economic development, has cooperated to initiate the Asia-Pacific Coastal Aquifer Management Meeting (APCAMM), first established in 2009. The main goal of this bi-annual forum is to provide an opportunity for people both locally and from outside the Asia-Pacific region to share knowledge in coastal aquifer water resources and management, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
Topics of the meeting will include: Coastal aquifer management; numerical modeling; investigations of coastal aquifers; geochemistry and isotopes in coastal settings; island hydrogeology; techniques for assessing saltwater intrusion vulnerability; climate change and sea level rise impacts to coastal aquifers. Abstracts on other related themes are also welcome, as long as these fit with the conference agenda.
Abstract deadline: 20 April 2017.Price: US$100
Organised by International Scientific Committee.
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24-27 Jul 2017 – Stanford, California
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.
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31 Jul - 2 Aug 2017 – VICTORIA FALLS RESORT TOWN, ZIMBABWE
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
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.
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31 Aug - 9 Sep 2017 – Crimea Peninsula
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.
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3-6 Sep 2017 – Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal
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.
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21-23 Sep 2017 – Figueira da Foz
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).
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