45th Annual Meeting and Conference
You are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA). The meeting will be held on March 10 & 11, 2022. We anticipate that conditions will allow us to hold the conference in person at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, but we will hold the conference virtually again if necessary. Our theme this year is "Managing Water Resources in a Changing Climate". We are planning plenary, oral and poster sessions, plus lightning talks, addressing both surface water and groundwater issues in Wisconsin. A preliminary program and registration materials will be available in January 2022.
Call for Papers
We are soliciting posters and presentations related to the climate change theme as well as for general sessions on research related to hydrogeology, watershed management, hydrology, limnology, aquatic toxicology, water chemistry, aquatic ecology, and water use. Please specify your preference for oral or poster presentation or lightning talk when you submit your abstract. Oral presentations will be scheduled in 20-minute time slots, including 5 minutes for questions.
The deadline for abstracts is Nov. 15, 2021. Abstracts should be limited to 1,500 characters including spaces Contact the Technical Co-Chairs Anna Fehling or John Luczaj if you have questions.
The deadline for abstracts is Nov. 15, 2021. Abstracts should be limited to 1,500 characters including spaces Contact the Technical Co-Chairs Anna Fehling or John Luczaj if you have questions.
Key Documents
Student Awards
The AWRA Annual Meeting is designed to create a student-friendly atmosphere. Students are strongly encouraged to present and discuss Wisconsin-related research in all aspects of water science and policy. To encourage excellence in student oral and poster presentations, up to four awards of $200 will be offered. If you are a graduate or undergraduate student and would like to be considered for an award, please indicate your interest on the abstract submission form. Students submitting abstracts for poster presentations to be considered for an award will be asked to provide a PDF of their posters one week in advance of the conference for preliminary judging.
Distinguished Service Awards
Here’s your chance to recognize the outstanding contributions of AWRA members! This honor is presented at the annual meeting to an
individual or group affiliated with the section who has made exceptional contributions in protecting and enhancing Wisconsin’s water resources. Include in your nomination a narrative describing the nominee’s contributions and contact information for both yourself and the nominee. Nominations should be sent to Mike Rupiper by Nov. 30, 2021. For more information, see Distinguished Service Awards
individual or group affiliated with the section who has made exceptional contributions in protecting and enhancing Wisconsin’s water resources. Include in your nomination a narrative describing the nominee’s contributions and contact information for both yourself and the nominee. Nominations should be sent to Mike Rupiper by Nov. 30, 2021. For more information, see Distinguished Service Awards
Officer Elections
Section elections for President Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Director at Large will be held at the business meeting (during lunch at the conference). If you are interested in serving in one of these positions, contact Mitch Olds by Nov. 30, 2021.
Donations
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to WI-AWRA. Donations may be made by individuals or organizations and are directly used to fund either student awards, the student career luncheon, or student registration costs.