48th Annual Meeting and Conference
Save the Date!
You are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA). The meeting will be held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, on April 10 & 11, 2025. 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 February 2025. Please check this page for more details and subscribe to our email list for the most up-to-date information!
Abstract submission is now open!
Due Dec. 20, 2024
We are soliciting posters and presentations for sessions on hydrogeology, watershed management, hydrology, limnology, aquatic toxicology, water chemistry, aquatic ecology, and water use, with a particular emphasis on Wisconsin water resources. Please specify oral presentation, poster presentation and/or lightning talk when you submit your abstract. Oral presentation lengths will be based on the number of abstracts received, but we are targeting 20- to 25-minute time slots, including 5 minutes for questions. Lightning talks are 5 minutes with no questions. For more information about the presentation options, contact the technical co-chairs (Anna Fehling, [email protected] and Nic Buer, [email protected]).
The deadline for abstracts is Dec. 20, 2024. Abstracts are limited to 1,500 characters including spaces and must be submitted online here. Contact the technical co-chairs (Anna Fehling, [email protected] and Nic Buer, [email protected]) if you have questions.
The deadline for abstracts is Dec. 20, 2024. Abstracts are limited to 1,500 characters including spaces and must be submitted online here. Contact the technical co-chairs (Anna Fehling, [email protected] and Nic Buer, [email protected]) if you have questions.
Chaired Sessions
We are soliciting talks on the following special topics, and we encourage you to submit presentations that fit these sessions. Please share widely with colleagues.
Regulation of Wisconsin's Water Resources: This session will focus on state and federal regulations that aim to protect, preserve, and improve our water resources. We welcome talks about developing, implementing, and evaluating regulations that affect Wisconsin's waters.
Ethics in Science and Engineering: Have you faced an ethical dilemma in your professional career? Did you observe one that was interesting to you? Do you have advice on how to navigate ethical decisions? Consider an abstract sharing your experience.
Emerging Contaminants and Remediation Technologies: Understanding and awareness of new contaminants harmful to life and the natural environment are constantly evolving. What contaminants have recently come to the forefront? What technological solutions are being developed for monitoring and removal, and what mitigation strategies may be useful?
If you have ideas for other chaired sessions, contact the technical co-chairs for more information (Anna Fehling, [email protected] and Nic Buer, [email protected]).
Regulation of Wisconsin's Water Resources: This session will focus on state and federal regulations that aim to protect, preserve, and improve our water resources. We welcome talks about developing, implementing, and evaluating regulations that affect Wisconsin's waters.
Ethics in Science and Engineering: Have you faced an ethical dilemma in your professional career? Did you observe one that was interesting to you? Do you have advice on how to navigate ethical decisions? Consider an abstract sharing your experience.
Emerging Contaminants and Remediation Technologies: Understanding and awareness of new contaminants harmful to life and the natural environment are constantly evolving. What contaminants have recently come to the forefront? What technological solutions are being developed for monitoring and removal, and what mitigation strategies may be useful?
If you have ideas for other chaired sessions, contact the technical co-chairs for more information (Anna Fehling, [email protected] and Nic Buer, [email protected]).
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. All student presenters are encouraged to participate, as each presenter is provided with constructive comments from our team of oral and poster presentation judges.
Distinguished Service Award Nominations
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 Meg Haserodt at [email protected] by Dec 20, 2024. For more information, contact Meg.
Officer Elections
Wisconsin AWRA's new board structure takes effect at the 2025 conference. Many positions are available; please see the website for more information. If you are interested in serving on the board or nominating a colleague, contact Meg Haserodt at [email protected] by Dec. 20, 2024.
Help us get the word out!
We need all of you to help grow the Wisconsin Chapter of AWRA. Please share about our meeting widely. We love to welcome new and familiar faces each year.
