2012 Conference Agenda

Agenda

2012 National Water Conference: Land and Sea Grant Initiatives for a Changing World May 20-24, 2012, Portland, OR
Sunday, May 20, 2012
10:00 am - 1:00 pm	Advanced Bike Tour: Williamette River, Downtown, and Council Crest NON-CONFERENCE BIKE TOUR- Meet in Marriott Lobby at 9:00 am PLEASE PRE-REGISTER: Call West End Bikes at 503-208-2933 Tour Contact: Mitch Woodward, NC State University, email <mdwoodward01@gmail.com>
12:00 pm- 5:00 pm	Registration
12:00 pm- 5:00 pm.	Region 9 Meeting. Coordinator: Kitt Farrell-Poe, University of Arizona

Monday, May 21, 2012
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Registration
8:00 am -12:00 pm	Workshop M1 Webcasts and Video Media for Water Education and Outreach Coordinator: Jill Heemstra, University of Nebraska		Workshop M2 SWAT Modeling for Watershed Planning Coordinator: David Radcliffe, University of Georgia, and Dharmendra Saraswat, University of Arkansas Classroom site: Portland State University, see workshop description for map	Tour 1 (9:00 am -5:00 pm) Tualatin Basin Water Resources Management Tour Coordinator: Robert Emanuel, Clean Water Services Contact: Mitch Woodward		Tour 2 (9:00 am -5:00 pm) Portland Urban Sustainability Tour Coordinators: Deb Stewart, Interfluve; James Lenhart, Stormwater Northwest; Maria Cahill, Land Development Solutions; Mitch Woodward, NC State University Contact: Mitch Woodward	Tour 3 (7:30 am -5:00 pm) Coastal Oregon: Challenges and Solutions Tou r Coordinator: David Hansen, Oregon State University Sea Grant Contact: Mitch Woodward
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Workshop M4 Engaging Citizens and Adding Community Value to Watershed Planning and Projects Coordinator: Patrick Beggs, NC State University
5:00-7:00 pm	Off-site Reception at Bridgeport Brewpub & Bakery- 1313 NW Marshall St Great Place to meet and socialize. Transportation, food, and drinks are on your own. About 2 miles from Marriott. (http://www.portlandstreetcar.org) Special thanks to Contech Engineered Solutions for their generous sponsorship
6:00 - 8:00 pm	Regions 1 & 2 Meeting. Coordinator: Alyson McCann, University of Rhode Island Region 7 Meeting. Coordinator: Lois Wright Morton, Iowa State University Region 8 Meeting. Coordinator: Reagan Waskom, Colorado State University

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
7:00 - 9:00 am	CSL and Administrators Meeting. Coordinator: Kitt Farrell-Poe, University of Arizona
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Registration
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Workshop T1 Synthesis and Analysis of 13 NIFA CEAP Projects Coordinator: Jan Boll, University of Idaho, and Deanna Osmond, NC State University	Workshop T2 Water and Climate Services in a Changing Climate: Pacific Northwest Coordinator: Dennis Todey, South Dakota State University	Workshop T3 Creating and Editing Online Map Resources with ArcGIS Online Coordinator: Cary Chadwick, University of Connecticut	Workshop T4 Strengthening the Ties between Land Grant and Sea Grant Institutions and Non-Governmental River and Watershed Protection Organizations Coordinator: Joe Bonnell, Ohio State University	Workshop T5 Emerging Issues and Current Events in the World of Private Household Wells Coordinator: Kristine Uhlman, Texas AgriLife Extension	Workshop T6 How to Turn Bored Students into Excited Scientists Through Hands-On Water Activities Coordinator: Wendy Patoprsty, NC A&T State University	Workshop T7 Bacterial Detection and Tracking Coordinator: Kevin Wagner Workshop webpage
10:00am - 12:00 pm	1890 Institutions Meeting. Coordinator: Cass Gardner, Florida A&M University 1994 Institutions Meeting. Coordinator: Adam Sigler, Montana State University
12:00 - 1:30 pm	Lunch Buffet in Poster Hall
1:30 - 4:00 pm	General Session- Moderator: Kitt Farrell-Poe, University of Arizona Water in a Changing World- Daniel M. Dooley, University of California Panel Discussion: Local Impacts from Regional Collaborations: Successes and opportunites of multi-state water programs Art Gold, University of Rhode Island Panelists: Eve Brantley, Auburn University; Heather Darby, University of Vermont; Teferi Tsegaye, Kentucky State University; Troy Bauder, Colorado State University; Jesse Schomberg, Minnesota Sea Grant College Program We have assembled a panel from among the "best and brightest" of our network to share the ingredients of succesful water programs that make a difference at the local level. Moving USDA-NIFA'S Impact and Message Outward- Jim Dobrowolski , USDA NIFA
4:00 - 6:00 pm	Poster Session and Reception Special thanks to Syngenta for their generous sponsorship
6:00 - 8:00 pm	Region 3 Meeting. Coordinator: Daphne Pee, University of Maryland Regions 4 & 6 Meeting. Coordinator: Maifan Silitonga, Kentucky State University Region 5 Meeting. Coordinator: Rebecca Power, University of Wisconsin Region 10 Meeting. Coordinator: Bob Mahler, University of Idaho

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
8:00 - 9:45 am	Session A1 Agricultural BMP's Moderator: Frank Henning, University of Georgia		Session W1 Watershed Monitoring Moderator: Channah Rock, University of Arizona	Session R1 Water Availability Moderator: Jeppe Kjaersgaard, South Dakota State University	Session D1 LID and Green Infrastructure Moderator: Christy Perrin, North Carolina State University	Session H1 Social Indicators and Decision Making Moderator: Leilanie Rechelluul, Palau Community College	Workshop W6 Constructed Wetland and Carbon Bioreactors for Controlling Offsite N Losses Coordinator: Art Gold, University of Rhode Island
9:45 - 10:15 am	Break in Poster Hall
10:15 - 12:00 pm	Session A2 Water Quality and Agriculture Moderator: Brian Benham, Virginia Tech		Session W2 Watershed Planning Moderator: Cal Sawyer, Clemson University	Session R2 Climate and Water Moderator: Reagan Waskom, Colorado State University	Session D2 Stormwater Management Tools Moderator: Eve Brantley, Auburn University	Session H2 Attitude and Behavior Survey Results Moderator: Mike Smolen, Oklahoma State University	Workshop W12 Energy Production and Water Resource Management: Challenges in the 21st Century Coordinator: Ginger Paige, University of Wyoming
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch in Poster Hall Student Career Lunch Discussion: Room TBD
1:00 - 2:45 pm	Session A3 Livestock Management Moderator: Mark Risse, University of Georgia	Session W3 Restoration Projects Moderator: Lois Wolfson, Michigan State University	Session R3 Rural Environment Moderator: Kitt Farrell-Poe, University of Arizona	Session D3 Educational Impacts Moderator: Mona Dominguez, Auburn University	Session H3 Extension Impacts Moderator: Patrick Beggs, North Carolina State University	Session Y1 Youth Water Education Moderator: Nancy Mesner, Utah State University	Workshop W18 Water Recycling, Reuse, and Sustainability: The Need for a New Water Supply Paradigm Coordinator: Channa Rock, University of Arizona
2:45 - 3:00 pm	Break in Poster Hall
3:15 - 5:00 pm	Session A4 Extension Successes Moderator: Deanna Osmond, North Carolina State University		Session W4 Partnerships for Results Moderator: Kelly Addy, University of Rhode Island	Session R4 Innovative Management Moderator: Andrea Ludwig, University of Tennessee	Session D4 Watershed Success Stories Moderator: Bob Simmons, Washington State University	Session H4 Changing Behaviors & Actions Moderator: Tom Blewitt, University of Wisconsin	Workshop W24 Youth Engagement: Youth Water United Coordinator: Jennifer Kushner, University of Wisconsin
5:00 - 7:00 pm	Reception Off-Site at Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House. Transportation, food, and drinks are on your own. About 1.5 miles from Marriott. (http://www.portlandstreetcar.org)

Thursday, May 24, 2012
8:00 am - 5:00 pm	Invited Meeting: Youth Water United Initiative Team. Coordinator: Jennifer Kushner, University of Wisconsin This meeting is for current project members to plan the ongoing Youth Water United Project.
8:00 am - 5:00 pm	NRI/AFRI Project Directors Meeting. Coordinator: Jim Dobrowolski, USDA-NIFA
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Workshop R1 Stormwater Control Measures Certification Programs Coordinator: Mitch Woodward, NC State University		Workshop R2 Field Scale Analysis of Land Use/Management Impacts Using Web-NAPRA Tool Coordinator: Indrajeet Chaubey, Purdue University	Workshop R3 Google Earth (GE) and Cloud Computing for Your Spatial Analysis Toolkit Coordinator: Sudhanshu Panda, Gainesville State College, and Jennifer Peterson, Texas A&M University	Workshop R4 Irrigation Water Quality Management Coordinator: Sarah White and Dara Park, Clemson University	Workshop R5 Monitoring Runoff From Real, Working Farms and Empowering Farmers Coordinator: Mike Daniels, University of Arkansas
12:00 - 5:00 pm	Keeping It Weird, Geared, and Beered NON-CONFERENCE BIKE TOUR: Please Pre-Register- click here or call 503-334-8634 Contact: Mitch Woodward
12:30 - 5:00 pm	Tour 4 Columbia River Gorge Bus Tour Coordinator: Cal Sawyer Contact: Mitch Woodward