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SUMMARY:Webinar: LEVERAGING HYDROSHARE FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 6\, 2026 / 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET\nLocation: Virtual \nManaging research data well is a skill that pays off long before publication and long after it. This 2.5-hour lecture-style webinar walks researchers through how HydroShare supports the full research data lifecycle\, from initial planning and collection through description\, preservation\, discovery\, and integration. \nParticipants will learn how to collaborate with co-authors and team members on shared HydroShare resources\, adopt best practices for file naming and data organization\, and grant reviewers access to data and code during the publication process. Whether you’re preparing to share a dataset for the first time or looking to streamline how your team manages files together\, this session offers practical tools for making collaborative data management easier. \nOpen to any researcher interested in using HydroShare\, with no capacity limit. CVU (CUAHSI Virtual University) students are especially encouraged to join\, as the session is scheduled to avoid conflicts with CVU coursework. \nPrerequisite: A HydroShare account. If you don’t have one\, create one here.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-leveraging-hydroshare-for-collaborative-research-data-management/
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SUMMARY:WALPA's 39th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:WALPA’s 39th Annual Conference in Bellingham\, WA \n\n\n\nOctober 7-9\, 2026\n“Celebrating Lake Heroes: Critters and Champions”\n\nFour Points Hotel & Conference Center\nBellingham\, WA\n​​\n\n\nThe Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA) is planning for our next conference at the Four Points Hotel & Conference Center in Bellingham\, Washington on Wednesday through Friday October 7-9\, 2026. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Lake Heroes: Critters and Champions” but presentations from a variety of other topics are also welcome. \n​​Come learn about the heroes that shape our work\, from the critters and creatures in every level of the food web within our lakes\, to the researchers and lake managers that keep asking questions and teach us how to protect and restore our lakes. This year’s conference will have something for all lake lovers!
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/walpas-39th-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Western Water Network for Addressing Complex Water Issues 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:October 7 & 8\, 2026 \nOctober 7th: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm \nOctober 8th: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm \n  \nOSU Portland Center \n555 SW Morrison Street\, Suite 200 \n\n\n\nPortland\, OR 97204\n\n\n\n  \nWater is the foundation of thriving agriculture and resilient forests in the western U.S. Climate change and competing uses are altering patterns of water availability in the West (Schewe et al.\, 2014). Increased frequency and intensity of drought\, including regions where drought has been uncommon in the past\, combined with rapid population growth is already causing shortages in water supply and increasing conflict (Schaible and Aillery\, 2012). In the face of such challenges\, success stories from water-smart communities stand out\, such as traditionally irrigated agriculture resilience in New Mexico (Benson et al.\, 2018)\, water marketing to extend water availability throughout the West (Schwabe et al.\, 2020)\, and multiuser coordination between agricultural\, tribal\, and fishery water users in Washington (Zaferatos\, 2007). In these and other examples\, stakeholders and researchers have worked to co-produce cutting edge science to support policy change\, build strong communities\, and increase agricultural productivity (Warziniak et al.\, 2023). Sustaining western agriculture\, forests\, and vibrant communities requires connections between water users\, researchers\, and varied stakeholders and decision makers.This WERA will build upon previous iterations of the multistate committee’s efforts and will be responsive to USDA’s call and aims to engage a diverse representation of stakeholders in water resources who are faced with these complex challenges\, often without an existing road map in hand.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/western-water-network-for-addressing-complex-water-issues-2026-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
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SUMMARY:Application due: Snow Measurement Field School
DESCRIPTION:SNOW MEASUREMENT FIELD SCHOOL 2027\nJANUARY 4 – 7\, 2027\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE 10.7.2026\nLocation: Bretton Woods\, NH \nInstructors\n\n\nKeith Jennings\nUniversity of Vermont\nElizabeth A Burakowski\nUniversity of New Hampshire\nMore instructors to be announced!\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must apply for this workshop. \nThis has been a very popular program\, and space is limited. Applications will be reviewed by workshop organizers and instructors\, and participants will be notified of their application status by Early November. \nCompleted applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will begin on October 1\, 2026. The final date to submit applications is October 7\, 2026. \nThe SINTER and CUAHSI Snow Measurement Field School is supported by NASA. \nAccurate snowpack property measurements are needed as ground truth for remotely sensed data\, as input for hydrological models\, as input to ecological models\, and as data when making avalanche forecasts. This course provides hands-on training and experience with snow measurements\, to help directly with snow measurement research objectives and for interpreting snow measurements collected by others. \nThe curriculum assumes little prior knowledge and experience on the part of the students\, and begins with field and snow safety\, then progresses to simple but critical snow measurements like depth\, density\, and snow water equivalent. Students are divided into teams and tasked with making field measurements that simulate what would be required in actual field campaigns. Daylight hours are spent almost entirely out in the snow\, but in the evenings students work collectively to analyze and reflect on the day’s measurements and listen to lectures about field measurements\, sampling design\, handling of data\, and more advanced measurement topics. \nCOURSE OBJECTIVE:\nThis course will give fundamental training to students in making and analyzing snow measurements including depth\, density\, water equivalence\, grain size and shape\, stratigraphy\, temperature\, and hardness. Students completing this course will be able to perform high-quality fieldwork and design studies making snowpack measurements. \nBy the end of the course\, students should be able to do the following: \n\n\nExcavate and prepare a snow pit. \n\n\nMeasure profiles of density\, snow temperature\, grain size\, and hardness. \n\n\nCharacterize stratigraphy and layering\, snow surface roughness\, and snow grain types. \n\n\nUse a Federal snow sampler\, an avalanche probe\, a Magnaprobe\, and other snow measurement equipment. \n\n\nDesign their own experiment for sampling snow based on specific scientific objectives. \n\n\nWORKSHOP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:\nThe course is aimed at graduate students\, post-docs\, professionals and senior scientists\, modelers and remote sensors who will make snow measurements as part of their research\, or use snowpack data in their research. Priority will be given to graduate students and early career researchers\, but undergraduates may participate pending availability. \nThere are no required prerequisites\, but students should be physically able to spend days outside being active in the snow. \nIndividuals who have already participated in a CUAHSI Snow School are not eligible to participate. \nWORKSHOP LOCATION AND COST\nThis workshop will be hosted in Bretton Woods\, NH. \nHousing is provided on-site. Participants will share rooms. Meals\, lodging\, and local transportation are included in the registration cost. \nRegistration costs will be announced soon.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/application-due-snow-measurement-field-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:AWRA-WA Annual State Section Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Theme: The Future is Now: How the emerging issues of the recent past have come to define our water-scarce present. \nWhen: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (program); 5:00 – 6:30 PM (networking reception) \nWhere: Mountaineers Seattle Program Center\, 7700 Sand Point Way NE\, Seattle\, WA \nDescription: A quarter of the way through the twenty-first century\, we find ourselves in a changed landscape of water resource management in Washington. Widespread difficulty obtaining new water supplies to support population growth inhibits sustainable and affordable development. New competing demands for water to support clean energy development\, data centers\, and other emergent technologies are stressing existing water supplies and suppliers even further. Meanwhile\, four consecutive years of snowpack drought have fundamentally revised our expectations of future water supply availability. And the increasing occurrence and severity of acute weather events (such as heat domes and atmospheric rivers) have unbalanced the historical hydrograph away from periods of peak demand. \nThe 2026 AWRA-WA State Conference will bring together water professionals\, policymakers\, engineers\, scientists\, lawyers\, students\, and regulators to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead through thought-provoking sessions and candid discussions. \nWhy Attend?   \n\nHear from leading experts and decision-makers shaping Washington’s water future.\nEngage in open conversations to learn from past efforts and shape smarter strategies moving forward.\nGain actionable insights and strategies for navigating uncertainty and change.\nExpand your network with water resource professionals from across the state.\nYour registration includes a 2027 AWRA-WA membership and directly supports chapter events\, student fellowship program\, and this conference.\n\nNew ideas\, new voices\, and diverse expertise are essential right now. Whether you’re just entering the industry or bringing years of expertise\, be part of the conversations shaping the future of water management in Washington State. \nRegistration\, speakers\, and session details are coming soon. \nDownload a PDF of the conference flyer and share across your network!
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/awra-wa-annual-state-section-conference-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T110000
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SUMMARY:An Overview of PFAS Transport in the Environment\, Challenges\, and Management Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Southern Illinois University and Universities Council on Water Resources Present: \n  \nAn Overview of PFAS Transport in the Environment\, Challenges\, and Management Strategies \nwith Dr. Faith A. Kibuye \n  \nExtension Program Specialist \nAffiliate Faculty in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management \nThe Pennsylvania State University
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/an-overview-of-pfas-transport-in-the-environment-challenges-and-management-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Flow Component of the Nez Perce Term Sheet: Negotiated Regulatory Compliance on the Snake River Above Brownlee Dam
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nJeremiah Williamson (Williamson Law)\nSeminar Date:\nOct 13\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nAlmost 50 years ago\, a lawsuit brought by ratepayers against Idaho Power provided the impetus for what would become the Snake River Basin Adjudication. Four decades and countless storied conflicts later\, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia came to Boise to celebrate the completion of the comprehensive water rights adjudication. \nCritical to completion of the adjudication was resolution of the approximately 1\,100 treaty-based water rights the United States government claimed on behalf of the Nez Perce Tribe. These sweeping claims unsurprisingly triggered vigorous opposition\, intense litigation\, and in turn protracted negotiations\, which ultimately resulted in a settlement Congress blessed in 2004. \nThat hard bargained\, multi-pronged settlement quantified the Tribe’s water rights and moreover defined the terms of compliance with ambiguous regulatory standards under the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. The agreement thus established an alternative to litigation over uncertain legal rules\, creating stability and predictability for key river stakeholders for a period of thirty years\, an extraordinary outcome in western water management. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nJeremiah Williamson founded Williamson Law\, PLLC\, in 2025\, after a decade advising and representing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation. During his time at Interior\, Jeremiah focused his efforts on federal water management in the Columbia River Basin\, while also working on special water resource projects across the western United States. Prior to joining Interior\, he served as Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Water & Natural Resources Division of the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office. \nJeremiah is a graduate of the University of Utah\, Indiana University-Bloomington\, and the University of California-Santa Cruz. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court\, multiple federal appellate and trial courts\, and the supreme courts of Idaho and Wyoming. \n\nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-the-flow-component-of-the-nez-perce-term-sheet-negotiated-regulatory-compliance-on-the-snake-river-above-brownlee-dam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Hidden Treasures of Idaho’s Waters: Native Mussels and Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nGunnar Hilborn (DEQ)\nSeminar Date:\nOct 20\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nFreshwater mussels are some of the most sensitive species in many waters of the United States. Many species in the Eastern US are listed as endangered and have been found to be significantly sensitive to heavy metals and other pollutants like ammonia. Idaho’s native mussels are not only cryptic\, but are also understudied\, with new information on their behavior\, reproduction\, and distribution being uncovered all the time. Idaho DEQ is entering the unionid world through its ongoing ammonia rulemaking\, and is training staff statewide on identifying\, recording\, and protecting these hidden gems. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nGunnar Hilborn is a Water Quality Standards Analyst with Idaho’s Department of Environmental Quality. He has worked in the water quality world for 6 years and received a BA in chemistry from Carroll College in Helena\, MT. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors\, reading\, and spending time with his wife and daughter. \nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-hidden-treasures-of-idahos-waters-native-mussels-and-water-quality/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Towards Local Strategies for Snow Loss\, Economic Cost\, and Potential (Mal)Adaptation in the Western US
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nBea Gordon (DRI)\nSeminar Date:\nOct 27\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nClimate change is altering snow accumulation and ablation dynamics in snow-dependent regions worldwide\, reshaping runoff timing and water availability for people\, ecosystems\, and agriculture. Water year 2026 offers a preview\, with high-elevation snowpack across the western US losing roughly 40% of peak SWE in a single fortnight at elevations long assumed to be buffered against warming. As the world’s largest consumer of freshwater\, irrigated agriculture is particularly exposed\, and these hydrologic changes impose substantial economic costs. Here\, we demonstrate how hydrology and economics can be combined to assign costs to snow-driven hydrologic change\, using irrigated agriculture in the western United States as a large\, snow-dependent test case. By integrating reduced-form economic models with climate model projections spanning approximately 2–5 °C of warming\, we estimate that irrigated cropland could decline by 27–46% by the end of the century\, while agricultural profitability—proxied using land rental rates—declines by 11–26%\, corresponding to annual losses of approximately $8.2–$14.7 billion. \nHowever\, agricultural retirement in response to these economic pressures without integration across hazards risks unintended consequences. Through analysis of four decades of fire perimeter data (1984-present) and aerial imagery\, we show that cropland is 2x less likely to be on the inside of a fire perimeter than any other land-cover type\, suggesting an important landscape-scale buffering effect. Using drought and wildfire as an example\, this finding demonstrates how cropland abandonment—a strategy that may enhance drought resilience—could amplify fire risk if poorly coordinated\, illustrating how rational responses to one hazard can inadvertently increase exposure to others. Results underscore the complexity of adaptation under compounding climate risks and the importance of working in partnership with decision-makers to leverage expanding data and modeling capabilities for locally-relevant solutions. \nAddressing this complexity requires research matched not only to the scales at which land and water management decisions are made\, but to the varied and often competing pressures those decisions must weigh. We propose that archetypes—a framework from social-ecological systems research—could help accelerate matching adaptation strategies to specific decision-making contexts by explicitly accounting for governance capacity and behavioral dynamics. This approach has not been widely explored in adaptation to changes in mountain snow resources but could enable rapid\, locally-relevant guidance. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nBea Gordon is currently an Assistant Research Professor at the Desert Research Institute in Reno\, Nevada. Her work focuses on changes in mountain water supply and what these changes mean for communities that depend upon them. She is also on contract with the Upper Colorado River Commission as a Senior Hydrologist and serves on the board of directors for Plank Stewardship Initiative. In her free time\, she enjoys consolidated sleep when her two toddlers and senior dog allow it\, running\, skiing\, and reading. \n\nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-towards-local-strategies-for-snow-loss-economic-cost-and-potential-maladaptation-in-the-western-us/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
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SUMMARY:Palouse Basin Water Summit
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29\, 202 \nCheck website for details \nhttps://palousebasinwatersummit.org/
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/palouse-basin-water-summit-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T170000
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SUMMARY:AWRA-WA Stormwater Systems Tour
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 2:00-5:00 PM PT\n  \nThe AWRA Washington Section invites you to join a guided tour exploring two contrasting approaches to urban stormwater management: centralized stormwater facilities and distributed green stormwater infrastructure(GSI) being led by Jacobs Engineering. \nThis field tour will provide attendees with an opportunity to see how different stormwater management strategies are being implemented across Seattle and to discuss the objectives\, benefits\, challenges\, and long-term stewardship considerations associated with each approach. Students and professionals interested in water resources\, stormwater management\, green infrastructure\, and watershed planning are encouraged to attend and network. \nMeeting Location:\nWatershed Pub & Kitchen\n10104 3rd Ave NE\nSeattle\, WA 98125 \nTour Highlights: \nMeadowbrook Pond |  \nCentralized Stormwater Facility / Stormwater Park \nMeadowbrook Pond serves as a regional-scale stormwater facility that provides water quality treatment and drainage management for a larger watershed area. Discussions will focus on: \n\nEnd-of-pipe stormwater treatment\nWatershed-scale drainage management\nEmerging interest in stormwater parks by agencies such as Ecology and King County\nOperations\, maintenance\, and long-term stewardship considerations\nBalancing water quality\, flood control\, and community benefits\n\nWedgwood Natural Drainage Systems (NDS) & Bioretention Facilities | Distributed Green Stormwater Infrastructure \nAttendees will visit several neighborhood-scale green stormwater infrastructure facilities that demonstrate distributed stormwater management approaches. Topics will include: \n\nInfiltration and groundwater recharge\nNatural drainage system design principles\nPerformance comparisons between distributed and centralized approaches\nCapital and lifecycle cost considerations\nCommunity integration and neighborhood-scale benefits\n\nOptional Stop: Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel | Stormwater Infrastructure Integrated with Urban Redevelopment \nIf timing allows\, the tour will include a visit to the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel at Northgate. This site demonstrates how stormwater infrastructure can be integrated into larger redevelopment projects while enhancing environmental outcomes and public spaces. \nSchedule: \n\n2:00 PM = Meet at Watershed Pub & Kitchen\, introductions\, and walk-through of the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel\n2:30 PM = Tour Stop #1: Meadowbrook Pond\n3:45 PM = Tour Stop #2: Wedgwood Natural Drainage Systems and Bioretention Facilities\n5:00 PM = Tour concludes with an optional transition to a nearby no-host happy hour and networking gathering.\n\nRegistration Fees:\nRegistration details and capacity limits will be announced soon. Space may be limited to 30 attendees ensure a quality tour experience. \nQuestions? \nFor questions about the event\, please contact the AWRA-WA Events Committee.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/awra-wa-stormwater-systems-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Salmon Reintroduction in the Upper Columbia Basin
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nTom Biladeau (Coeur d’Alene Tribe)\nSeminar Date:\nNov 3\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nUpon construction of Grand Coulee Dam in the late 1930’s\, salmon were extirpated from almost half of the available habitat in the Columbia River basin. Now\, the Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) are leading an effort to reintroduce anadromous salmon back into those historic habitats. The program is considered the largest salmon reintroduction effort in the world\, and is in coordination with federal\, state\, and local governments\, along with other tribes in the US and in Canada. Multiple studies are underway to determine productivity\, survival\, and behavior of Chinook and Sockeye salmon in the blocked area. These studies are intended to inform fish passage at five hydroelectric projects in the US\, and to monitor habitat use by anadromous salmon. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nThomas Biladeau is the Anadromous Division Lead for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. He has lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest for his entire life. Currently\, Tom works in collaboration with multiple state and federal action agencies\, and the tribes of the upper Columbia to reintroduce salmon back to the upper Columbia basin and into the homelands of the Coeur d’Alene people. \n\nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-salmon-reintroduction-in-the-upper-columbia-basin/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
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SUMMARY:AWRA 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER 9-11\, 2026 | PHILADELPHIA\, PA\nHilton Penn’s Landing\n201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19106 \n  \nCONFERENCE SUMMARY\nJoin Us for One of the Nation’s Most Dynamic and Inclusive Water Resources Conferences! LIVE in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, the epicenter of the 250th anniversary celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, this November 9-11\, 2026! \nThe AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference is recognized as one of the most diverse and inclusive gatherings in the field of water resources management. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative\, practical\, and applied solutions to today’s water challenges. Whether you’re a researcher\, professional\, student or policymaker\, you’ll gain valuable insights into: \n\nThe latest outcomes and updates from major federal investments in water infrastructure and climate resilience\,\nLessons learned from successful multidisciplinary project implementation\,\nBest practices in water resource planning\, design\, and application\,\nReal-world impacts of current and emerging water policies\,\nCutting-edge research shaping the future of water resources.\n\nWe’re thrilled to return to Philadelphia in November 2026 after an exceptional 2025 conference in Colorado. Our Delaware\, New Jersey\, and Philadelphia Chapters have teamed together to curate an exceptional experience for 2026 attendees\, building on 2025’s energy and success. The 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference has something for everyone\, from the joy of reconnecting with longtime colleagues to the excitement of exploring local water-themed projects on technical trips. The plenary sessions will feature bold keynote speakers who will challenge conventional thinking and inspire new ideas. With a diverse lineup of technical sessions\, panel discussions\, and hands-on workshops\, you’ll gain a panoramic view of pressing water issues across the Mid-Atlantic Region\, the nation\, and the globe. \nStudents and Young Professionals will experience tailored programming\, mentorship opportunities\, and networking events that support and inspire the next generation of water leaders. \nAttendees won’t want to miss the legendary Monday Night Icebreaker or the Tuesday Night Special Event\, organized by our energetic planning committee. Both events feature live music and local flavor. \nPlus\, take advantage of opportunities to engage directly with exhibitors and sponsors\, and explore the tools\, technologies\, and services reshaping water resource management today. \nPrefer a slower pace? Bringing family members? Arrive early to enjoy the fall in Philadelphia and explore the deep American history\, renowned museums\, world-class culinary scene\, and everything else this vibrant urban center has to offer. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and lead.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/awra-2026-annual-water-resources-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
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SUMMARY:AWRA 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference
DESCRIPTION:MOVING BEYOND 250 – CROSSING BOUNDARIES TO BUILD A MORE WATER-SECURE FUTURE \nNovember 9-11\, 2026\nHilton Penn’s Landing\n201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19106 \nPerhaps no issue is more important to human health\, economic development\, and peace and security than water. AWRA’s Annual Water Resources Conference is the nation’s longest running and most interdisciplinary gathering of water professionals — a unique forum where scientists\, engineers\, policymakers\, lawyers\, planners\, and practitioners from across the United States and beyond come together to solve complex water challenges. \nSince the 1960s\, AWRA’s annual gathering has served as the intellectual crossroads of the U.S. water community\, shaping national thinking on integrated water resources management\, water governance\, climate resilience\, and emerging technologies. With its rare blend of federal\, state\, tribal\, academic\, and private sector participation\, and its deep commitment to elevating the next generation\, the AWRA conference remains the premier national venue for advancing holistic\, science based\, and collaborative approaches to water. \nHot Topics that will be presented at this conference: PFAS\, Stormwater – analysis and best management practices\, Groundwater\, Water Quality – analysis\, management and availability\, Data/Modeling\, Policy\, Restoration – including streams\, wetlands and flood mitigation\, Watershed Planning\, AI – role in water resources and impact on water use\, and more….
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/awra-2026-annual-water-resources-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T103000
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DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Zooming in on the Benthic Biolayer: How flow and microbial growth shape riverbed reactions from reaches to pores
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nKevin Roche (BSU)\nSeminar Date:\nNov 10\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nA large portion of a river’s microbial and algal life resides in a thin layer of sediments just below the riverbed called the benthic biolayer. This layer is widely believed to contribute disproportionately to whole-stream processes such as aerobic respiration\, nutrient cycling\, and contaminant transformation. How\, when\, and how much mass is transformed in the biolayer compared with other reactive locations of the river? I will present two complementary studies that fill knowledge gaps needed to answer this question. \nThe first study combines controlled field experiments with process-based modeling to quantify transport and aerobic reactions across the water column and the bed of an experimental stream. Our results show that biolayer’s propensity for high mass transformation arises from a distinct combination of rapid solute delivery\, transient retention\, and rapid biological transformation. These results strongly suggest that the biolayer is a common feature of streams and rivers that should be included in stream-network scale models of reactive transport. \nThe second study examines the pore-scale mechanisms that may help generate this behavior. I will present recent results from microfluidics experiments that reveal how fluid flow regulates microbial growth and aerobic reactions at the pore scale. Our results further show that microbial communities restructure the organization and connectivity of the porous medium as they actively respond to local physical and chemical conditions\, which points to microbial physiology as an underappreciated control on groundwater’s bulk hydraulic conductivity. Together\, these studies show how coupled hydrologic and biological processes determine where aerobic reactions occur in shallow river sediments. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nKevin Roche joined Boise State University in Fall 2020. While his research has spanned disciplines ranging from fluid mechanics to microeconomics\, it is unified by a need for improved predictive models that respect the natural variability of hydrologic processes. His work involves a combination of (1) novel observations at scales ranging from the laboratory (mm – m) to the field (m – km); and (2) developing mechanistic models that establish a parsimonious link between these scales. He uses this combined experimental and modeling approach to improve the physical basis of stream- and watershed-scale models of contaminant and nutrient fate. \nPrior to Boise State\, Dr. Roche was a Fulbright Junior Scholar at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) in Barcelona\, Spain\, where he developed theory of reactive transport in rivers. He also worked as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Notre Dame\, where he worked on projects ranging from field experiments in streams to theoretical modeling of climate change and conflict. \nDr. Roche received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University. After undergraduate studies\, Dr. Roche worked as a process control engineer at Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis\, IN)\, where he improved automation to increase water efficiency in pilot-scale manufacturing facilities. He then served for three years in the US Peace Corps (Guinea\, Costa Rica) before joining Northwestern University for his graduate studies. \n\nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-zooming-in-on-the-benthic-biolayer-how-flow-and-microbial-growth-shape-riverbed-reactions-from-reaches-to-pores/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
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SUMMARY:CUAHSI Water Science Exchange: Water in Working Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER 12 – 14\, 2026 \nLocation: University of Missouri \nJoin CUAHSI at the University of Missouri for the first-ever CUAHSI Water Science Exchange! This two-and-a-half day gathering will bring together water science researchers for skill-building workshops\, field trips\, and science poster and presentation opportunities. \nThe Water Science Exchange is designed to build skills\, facilitate knowledge exchange\, and spark new collaborations across career stages and institutions. We’re especially excited to welcome students and early-career researchers and encourage poster submissions from undergraduate and graduate students. \nThe Exchange will feature workshops and presentations led by CUAHSI staff\, water science community members\, and partner organizations\, including: \n\n\nSkill-building workshops on topics such as data best practices\, open science methodology\, collaborative science skills\, and other water science topics. \n\n\nPresentations from local researchers and practitioners on regional topics. \n\n\nHands-on training on CUAHSI’s tools and cyberinfrastructure for data management\, research\, and learning. \n\n\nOpportunities to learn more about contributing to and participating in CUAHSI’s virtual education programs\, such as CUAHSI Virtual University and HydroLearn. \n\n\nPlus\, ample opportunities to connect with colleagues across water science disciplines\, launch new collaborations\, and strengthen existing networks.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/cuahsi-water-science-exchange-water-in-working-landscapes/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
CREATED:20260817T180832Z
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SUMMARY:OpenET Applications Conference
DESCRIPTION:November 17th & 18th\, at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City\, Utah\n\nThe OpenET Consortium is excited to bring together the OpenET user community to showcase successes across diverse applications\, foster collaboration and shared learning\, and continue building a strong community of practice. Together\, we can accelerate the advancement of the science\, applications\, and usability of OpenET data to support solutions that address critical water management challenges. \nConference Goals:\n1) Highlight successful applications and promote cross-geography and cross-sector learning across a range of OpenET use cases and best practices;\n2) Convene the OpenET user community alongside the Science and Technical Teams to foster shared learning\, collaboration\, and a strong community of practice that advances the science\, applications\, and usability of OpenET data;\n3) Provide structured opportunities for feedback regarding user data needs and requirements\, and identify technical and scientific priorities for future improvements to the OpenET system; and\,\n4) Catalyze new partnerships and practical applications by connecting users\, researchers\, implementers\, and decision-makers to co-develop solutions that expand the real-world impact of OpenET. \nThis conference has both early bird and normal registration- see pricing section on the right for details. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will also be a reception and happy hour on Tuesday evening. Attendees are responsible for travel and lodging costs. A room block will be available at the Hyatt Regency on a first-come\, first-served basis. The room block includes a limited amount of rooms at the government rate.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/openet-applications-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T113000
DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
CREATED:20260921T184017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T184017Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Aquifer Recharge on the Snake River Plain located at ‘Wilson Canyon Basin’ – GW Response Mapping & Analysis\, Dye & Temperature Tracing\, Geology\, and anecdotal information help explain the results of water quality sampling
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nNeal Farmer (IDWR)\nSeminar Date:\nNov 17\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nSince the fall of 2019\, a new recharge basin located a few miles Northeast of the City of Eden\, Idaho has been used about every other year to divert water from the Snake River into the Basin to do aquifer recharge during the fall\, winter\, and spring.  Groundwater level analysis shows response patterns to recharge events are vastly different in some wells and the results from dye and temperature tracing produced unexpected outcomes.  Some interesting behavior in the data has been observed\, so a deep dive into the collective body of information for Geologic formations\, GW levels\, dye trace\, temperature trace and water quality results changes as well as anecdotal information has improved the understanding of hydrogeology in this area.  Application of this analysis has resulted in an improved context for interpreting the results of water quality sampling.  This presentation will focus on two recharge events occurring in spring of 2024 and the 2025-2026 season. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nNeal Farmer has worked for 30 years in hydrogeology\, landslides\, and fossils from 11 years for the National Park Service and 19 years for the Idaho Department of Water Resources in the Aquifer Recharge Program. I grew up in Idaho and attended CSI\, BSU and U of I with degrees in Associate of Arts\, Associate of Applied Science in hydrology\, Bachelor of Science in Geology and Master of Science in Hydrogeology. \nCareer Achievements include:\n1997 – First discovery and subsequent publication of radioactive fossils at the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument which was a core justification used to procure funding for the new million $ fossil storage and preparation lab.\n2008 thru 2026 – Successfully completed 24 groundwater traces on the lower East Snake Plain Aquifer.\n2008 – Initiated\, developed and manage the first Idaho Statewide geologic database using Rockware which now hosts 1\,716 validated well drilling log entries across southern Idaho.\n2009 – Initiated and co-developed with the companies Turner Designs and PME\, to design a new style of dye tracing fluorometer (C-FLUOR Logger) that is capable of being deployed down wells and is available on the market.\n2012 – Constructed the first digital 3-D Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model of the spring discharge area for the East Snake Plain aquifer.\n2015 – Deployed the first telemetry devices in the State of Idaho for Groundwater Monitoring (photo) which has grown and now a commonly implemented practice.\n2016 – Initiated the procurement\, SOP development and usage of the first high vertical accuracy Trimble Geo7x cm edition GPS at IDWR.\n2020 – Successfully completed a 32-mile groundwater trace in a basalt aquifer from MP31 Recharge Basin which is the first worldwide (Tom Aley\, 2020\, Ozark Underground Labs personal communication).\n2024 – Developed and presented the first groundwater velocity map for the entire East Snake Plain aquifer. \nAreas of interest and study are groundwater dye tracing\, aquifer recharge and analysis\, modeling\, landslides\, radioactive fossils and bowling. \n\nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-aquifer-recharge-on-the-snake-river-plain-located-at-wilson-canyon-basin-gw-response-mapping-analysis-dye-temperature-tracing-geology-and-anecdotal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T113000
DTSTAMP:20261031T180235
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Irrigation Under Pressure: Understanding Decision-Making and Drought Preparedness Across Idaho’s Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer
DESCRIPTION:Presenter(s):\nEmily Bedwell (UI)\nSeminar Date:\nDec 1\, 2026\n\nAbout the Talk:\n\nDrought and increasing uncertainty in water availability are creating new challenges for irrigators and water managers across Idaho’s Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA). While substantial weather\, hydrologic\, and irrigation data are available\, more data does not necessarily translate to better on-farm decisions. This seminar will explore a new stakeholder-driven research and Extension effort examining how irrigators make decisions during periods of water limitation\, what information they need most\, and how that information can be translated into practical decision-support resources. The project will work directly with growers\, irrigation districts\, canal companies\, and water managers to identify information gaps and co-develop tools that improve irrigation management and drought preparedness. More broadly\, the seminar will discuss how applied research\, Extension education\, and technology can better connect water data with the people making irrigation decisions. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nDr. Emily Bedwell is an Assistant Professor and the Extension Irrigation Technology Specialist at the University of Idaho. Her research and Extension program focuses on improving irrigation management and agricultural water productivity through practical\, grower-centered research and education. Her work includes irrigation scheduling\, soil moisture sensing\, deficit irrigation\, irrigation system performance\, drought management\, and the development of decision-support resources that help producers make informed water-management decisions. Dr. Bedwell earned her Ph.D. in Crop and Soil Sciences with an emphasis in precision agriculture from the University of Georgia. \n\nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 865 7192 8806\nPasscode: 1234
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/webinar-irrigation-under-pressure-understanding-decision-making-and-drought-preparedness-across-idahos-eastern-snake-plain-aquifer/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
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UID:9789-1796601600-1797033599@wrc.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:AGU Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7–11 December 2026 | San Francisco\, CA\n\n\n\n\n\nAGU’s annual meeting\, the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists\, convenes 25\,000+ attendees from 100+ countries to share research\, connect\, collaborate\, and inspire one another. \nDiscover “Where Science Connects” at AGU26. Share your research with the global Earth and space science community. \n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\nCutting-Edge Science: Discover the latest research in Earth and space sciences.\nGlobal Collaboration: Network with experts\, policymakers\, and emerging leaders.\nInteractive Sessions: Attend workshops\, panel discussions\, and hands-on learning experiences.\nCareer Advancement: Access mentoring programs\, career fairs\, and funding opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Dates & Deadlines\n\n\n\n20 August – Abstracts are scheduled in allocated sessions.\nLate-August – Attendee registration and housing opens.\nEarly-September – Sessions are scheduled\, and the program schedule is created.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/agu-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270618
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CREATED:20260921T185407Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference
DESCRIPTION:Newark\, DE at the Clayton Conference Center\, June 15 – June 17\, 2027.
URL:https://wrc.wsu.edu/event/save-the-date-2027-ucowr-niwr-annual-water-resources-conference/
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