25th Biennial Groundwater Conference and 14th Annual Groundwater Resources Association Meeting and Conference, October 25 - 26, 2005 in Sacramento, Calif.

The 25th Biennial Groundwater Conference and 14th Annual Groundwater Resources Association Meeting and Conference, themed "Past Lessons and Future Prospects," will be held October 25 - 26, 2005 in the Sacramento (Calif.) Convention Center.

For 50 years, the Biennial Groundwater Conference has provided policy-makers, practitioners, researchers, and educators the opportunity to learn about the current policies, regulations, and technical challenges affecting the use and management of groundwater in California.

"This year's conference will feature keynote speakers who will take us back 50 years for a glimpse of California's groundwater history, and then lead us forward with their perspectives on California's groundwater future," a spokesman said.

Note: The deadline for poster abstracts to be submitted has been extended to September 15.

The Conference Planning Committee invites abstracts for poster presentations: "The deadline has just been extended, so you still have time! Abstract subject areas are the same as the concurrent session topics listed below. Abstracts are limited to a maximum of one page and should include a title, author's name and affiliation, contact information and subject area."

Additional information on abstract and presentation policy and formatting requirements are available online. Submit abstract and submittal form by e-mail to Julie Drouyor, UC Center for Water Resources.

Concurrent session topics:

• Septic System Discharge Issues
• Salinity Issues - Past Practices & Future Strategies
• Modeling California's Groundwater
• Groundwater Law and Policy
• Groundwater Tracers & Age Dating
• Groundwater Management Plans - Local Examples
• Unregulated Contaminants in Groundwater
• Groundwater's Role in Stream Systems and Renaturalization Efforts
• Groundwater Quality and Recycled Wastes
• Emerging Issues in Groundwater Resources
• Climate Change and California's Water Resources

Other Important Dates:

September

15 Poster Abstracts due

October

5 Hotel deadline for conference rate at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento

10 Early registration deadline for reduced rate

25-26 Conference dates: Visit the conference Web site,

Conference Sponsors:

• Center for Water Resources
• California State Water Resources Control Board
• Groundwater Resources Association of California
• Water Education Foundation
• U.S. Geological Survey

Cooperating Organizations:

• International Association of Hydrogeologists
• California Groundwater Association
• California Water Agencies
• National Ground Water Association
• Southwest States and Pacific Islands Regional Water Program