Events
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8-10 Dec 2021 – Hybrid: Malta & online
19th “Europe-INBO” International Conference
Implementation of European water directives. Organizations, administrations and other stakeholders interested in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) at basin level will participate in the event and share their experiences on the implementation of European water directives throughout the sessions of Europe-INBO (where simultaneous interpretation in English - French - Spanish will be available):
FOUR THEMATIC SESSIONS
- Session 1. Engaging basin actors in the evaluation and evolution of the Water Directives
- Session 2. Economic tools for basin management: integrating environment and biodiversity in cost-recovery
- Session 3. Sustainable quantitative management of water resources
- Session 4. Special panel “International & transboundary cooperation for basin management”
ONE WORKSHOP:
“Digital technology at the service of basin management and the preservation of aquatic biodiversity”
We share with you:
1. the program overview and the descriptions of the thematic sessions https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sJPGFVTQ0nF-eK095sIk0n_bzuzlpdA1?usp=sharing
2. the trilingual registration form (where you can confirm you participation and indicate, for each of the sessions, if you wish to participate or intervene as speaker).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI97Fbt_na3eFBROqk5riJxcnQuKgCHnnzPWj1_4YbS-CXmw/viewform?usp=sf_link
In order to address current uncertainties regarding the evolution of the COVID19 pandemic and related travel restrictions, the event will be held in a hybrid format.Price: Registration free of charge. Transport and accomodation costs responsibility of the participants.
Organised by The International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO).
https://www.inbo-news.org/en/events/europe-inbo-2021 
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14-16 Dec 2021 – Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Groundwater Week 2021
Navigating the Future. Join with thousands of groundwater professionals to share knowledge, ideas, and insights to better navigate the future of the industry during Groundwater Week 2021 December 14-16 in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to an unparalleled lineup of exhibitors, there are workshops, educational offerings, and networking opportunities, all designed to define the industry’s, and your personal, path to success.
Price: Varies
Organised by National Ground Water Assocation.
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20-22 Mar 2022 – Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus
12th International Hydrogeological Conference
Groundwater resources, protection and management, in our ever-changing environment. The Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus in collaboration with the Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology member of the Geological Society of Greece organize the 12th International Hydrogeological Conference, which will take place on 20-22 March 2022 (note new dates), in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
The 12th International Hydrogeological Conference envisages in convening people from academia, private and public sector, dealing with all aspects of groundwater. It will be held under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus and it is supported by the Geological Survey Department of Cyprus and Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber. This conference aims in gathering and disseminating knowledge and good practices on dealing with increasing pressures and challenges on groundwater resources, protection and management, in our ever-changing environment driven by climate change.
The conference will take place at the Cleopatra Hotel in Nicosia, also with a visit to be made to the Troodos area, with the aim of providing information regarding the development and management of the region's groundwater resources, as well as the Troodos UNESCO World Geopark.Organised by Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus in collaboration with the Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology member of the Geological Society/IAH Greece.
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22-24 Mar 2022 – Dubai
International Conference on Water Resources Management and Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions
Water Resources Sustainablility in Arid Regions. The Conference is a part of the activities of EXPO 2020, where more than 190 countries are represented, and will be held from 22 - 24 March 2022, Dubai, during the World Water Week. The conference is organized by the National Water and Energy Center, UAE University, in collaboration with the South Australian Goyder Institute for Water Research and the South Australian Department for Environment and Water.
Authors may opt to submit a full-length paper (maximum 8 pages) or an extended abstract (maximum four pages). The accepted full-length papers will be considered for publication in the book series “Water Science and Technology Library”, published by Springer. Extended abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings.
A very attractive social program will be associated with the organization of the conference. Local transportation will be provided. The conference will be accompanied by two training sessions/workshops on the “Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing in Water Resources” as well as “Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Water Resources”. The two workshops will be offered by experts in the field free of charge for the participants.Price: Please refer to the conference website
Organised by The National Water and Energy Center, UAE University, in collaboration with the South Australian Goyder Institute for Water Research and the South Australian Department for Environment and Water.
https://conferences.uaeu.ac.ae/expo2020_wms/en/index.shtml wrc.expo2020@uaeu.ac.ae -
11-15 Apr 2022 – Long Beach, CA, USA
11th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR11)
Managed Aquifer Recharge, A Key to Sustainability. The International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR) is the world’s preeminent symposium on managed aquifer recharge (MAR). With the continued unsustainable, overuse of groundwater in many areas of the world, managed aquifer recharge, or the intentional recharge of groundwater aquifers, has become more important than ever in recovering depleted aquifers and developing resilient groundwater supplies for the future
ISMAR started with the first Artificial Recharge of Groundwater Conference in 1988 in Anaheim, convened by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Since then, ISMAR symposia have been run jointly under the auspices of the ASCE, International Association of Hydrologists (IAH), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). ISMAR is truly an international event, having been held in Orlando, Fl (1994), Amsterdam (1998), Adelaide, Australia (2002), Berlin (2005), Phoenix, AZ, (2007), Abu Dhabi (2010), Beijing (2013), Mexico City (2016), and Madrid (2019). ISMAR 11 is going to be held on April 11-15, 2022 at the Long Beach Hilton Hotel.
Sign up on the ismar11.net website to stay in touch with upcoming event details. Look for the Call for Abstracts, being issued on April 13. SAVE THE DATE!.Price: TBD
Organised by The Groundwater Resources Association of CA, Arizona Hydrological Society, Orange County Water District.
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18-20 May 2022 – Sorbonne University, Paris, France
International Conference: “Groundwater, Key to the Sustainable Development Goals”
Groundwater, SDGs. The Conference will examine the overall relationships between water-related SDGs targets, their stakeholders and groundwater. It will enable sharing of knowledge, experiences, findings and good practices on GWR in sustainable development trajectories, to elaborate recommendations to ensure the best integration of groundwater resources into the SDGs.
The Conference will constitute a meeting point for exchanges between different national and international stakeholders in the fields of water and sustainable development: decision-makers, from the international level to local authorities, like Water Agencies, basin authorities and local structures for management and protection of groundwater; funding agencies and donors; NGOs, civil society, local communities, farmers, water and sanitation companies, industries; groundwater resource specialists: scientists, national and local authorities, planning authorities, engineering firms and consultants...
French-English - English-French Interpretation.Price: To be defined later - About 400 €
Organised by French Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme, and the French Water Partnership (FWP), under the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO and with the support of the French Ministry of the Ecological Transition, the Seine-Normandy Water Agency, and Sorbonne University.
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13-15 Jun 2022 – Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mine Water Solutions 2022
Water | Managing for the Future. Join us at the Mine Water Solutions 2022 conference in Vancouver, BC, June 13-15, 2022. This will be the 4th event in the conference series and will be focused on the theme “Water | Managing for the Future”.
Mine Water Solutions 2022 is an innovative conference series that examines a wide range of mine water management issues and provides a forum for presenting and discussing successful practices that enable responsible mining in challenging environments.
We will be discussing innovative and creative approaches to:
• Mine Water Characterization, Prediction and Monitoring
• Mine Water Management
• Operational Water Management
• Water and Tailings Management
• Water Treatment
• Closure Water Management
• Water Resilience – Risk or Resource?
• Mine Water and Communities
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22-25 Jun 2022 – Malaga
Eurokarst 2022
Eurokarst is the European bi-annual conference on the hydrogeology of karst and carbonate reservoirs. The conference will include:
• Karst hydrogeology: water resources assessment, groundwater pollution and protection.
• Methods to study karst aquifers based on hydrodynamics, hydrochemistry, isotopes, dye tracing, geophysical surveys and modelling techniques.
• Karst geomorphology and landscapes.
• Mining and engineering in karst media: mining and large structures (tunnels, dams, etc).
• Karst cavities: touristic caves, natural heritage
Abstracts are invited on research and case studies:
• Deadline for abstracts: 15 October 2021
• Notification of acceptance of abstracts: 15 December 2021
• Deadline for submission of completed manuscripts 15 January 2021
• Review of manuscripts by 15 February 2022
• Deadline for final submission: 15 March 2022.Price: 300 € until 15 February 2022; 350 € after 15 February 2022
Organised by CEHIUMA and IGME in cooperation with universities of Neuchatel and Franche-Comte.
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26-30 Jun 2022 – Caserta, Italy
MinWat2020
3° International multidisciplinary conference on mineral and thermal waters. 3° International multidisciplinary conference on mineral and thermal waters. (Postponed from 2020)
The different events related to the current spreading of covid19 forced us, once again, to defer the date of MinWat2020 to 2022
SESSIONS
1. Hydrogeology and geochemistry of mineral and thermal waters
2. Protection and management of mineral and thermal waters
3. Bottled mineral waters
4. Health issues, balneology and balneotherapy.Organised by Organised by Commission on Mineral and Thermal Waters of IAH and IAH Italy.
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12-15 Sep 2022 – Maastricht, the Netherlands
LuWQ2022 – 5th International Conference on LAND USE and WATER QUALITY: Agriculture and the Environment
LuWQ2022 is an interdisciplinary conference on the cutting edge of science, management and policy to minimise effects of agriculture and land use changes on the quality of groundwater and surface waters. The conference aims to discuss the entire ’policy cycle’ to enable enhancing the quality of the water environment, which includes problem recognition, formulation of technical options, policy formulation, interaction between policy makers and stakeholders (i.e. pressure groups), policy implementation, monitoring and research. The conference also aims to facilitate networking opportunities and to intensify contacts (a) between soil/water related scientists, agro related scientists, social scientists, ecological scientists and economists, and (b) between scientists, water managers and policy makers.
The conference themes and topics are characterised by the following keywords: agronomy, agro-economics, agro-sociology, water management, water policy, hydrology, aquatic ecosystems, terrestrial ecosystems, unsaturated zone, groundwater, surface waters, drinking water, monitoring, modelling, water quality, nutrients, pesticides and other organic agrochemicals, heavy metals.
To give you a feeling for the essence of Land Use and Water Quality (LuWQ) conferences… The key strength of the conference is twofold. On the one side, LuWQ has a well-defined narrow focus on ‘agriculture and water quality’. On the other side, the conference is broadly oriented with regard to the various professional disciplines related to the conference topics. Based on the experience from previous Land Use and Water Quality conferences, it is just the diversity in professional background of participants which results in a multi-faceted conference programme. Consequently, LUWQ offers sessions on a broad variety of topics, all of them however dedicated exclusively to agriculture and water quality. In this sense, the conference topics range – to illustrate by a few randomly chosen examples – from scientific research on denitrification and travel time, …, challenges in monitoring and modelling at different scale (parcels, field, region), …, practice-oriented and technical measures to limit leaching of nutrients and agrochemicals, …, development of management options to mitigate effects on water quality in drinking-water protection areas, including cooperation between local governments, water supply companies and farmers, …, to policy development, and lessons to be learned from policy implementation, e.g. comparison of farmers’ behaviour between top-down and bottom-up implementation of agri-environmental measures.Organised by Organised by RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, the Netherlands (principle organiser); Aarhus University (DCE and Department of Bioscience), Denmark; Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS); and Umweltbundesamt (UBA), German Environment Agency, Germany. IAH is Scientific Sponsor of the conference.
https://www.luwq2022.nl/ karel.kovar@rivm.nl ; dico.fraters@rivm.nl
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