Located at:
West Virginia University
National Research Center for Coal and Energy
PO Box 6064
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: (304) 293-2867
Fax: (304) 293-7822
2008 Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Resources Research Conference
The Water-Energy Nexus:
A Necessary Synergy for the 21st Century
November 17-19, 2008
Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Contact: phone (304) 293-2867 ext. 5450 ore-mail 2008waterconferenceinfo@mail.wvu.edu
CALL FOR PAPERS
Abstracts due June 30, 2008
Details
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Resources Research Conference sponsors invite you to submit papers for presentation at this year’s water conference. Researchers from colleges and universities (faculty, graduate and undergraduate students), federal and state agencies, private organizations, consulting firms, and others are invited to present papers.
With the increasing demand for both water and energy, innovative approaches are needed to manage these two resources. High oil and gasoline prices, climate change, and global politics place more demand on remaining U.S. coal, oil, and natural gas reserves. In addition, the impetus is on developing new “greener” more “environmentally-friendly” energy sources. Energy requires water in the production process.
Suggested Topics: Topics include, but are not limited
to the following:
- Role of water in conventional and alternative energy production
- Energy needs for water supply and treatment
- Impacts of energy production on water supplies
- Downstream impacts of energy production on water quality
Papers may be submitted in any topical area addressing the interface of water and energy including technologies, practices, and/or policies.
To Submit Abstracts
Submit an abstract of 150-250 words and include the paper title, author(s), affiliation(s) of author(s), phone number(s), and email address(s). Abstracts must include sufficient content and information for adequate evaluation by the Conference Planning Committee. The Planning Committee reserves the right to accept, place in oral or poster session, or reject any paper. Abstracts are to be submitted via email to Conference Coordinator, Tamara Vandivort.
Abstracts are due June 30, 2008
Notification of Acceptance
By August 1, 2008 the Conference Planning Committee will inform the submitting author of the paper’s status. If a paper is accepted, a copy of the paper in PDF format sent either by email or by mail on a CD is due to the Conference Coordinator on or before October 15, 2008.
Proceedings
Proceedings will be developed from the conference. In order for a paper to be included in the proceedings, authors must:
- Pay registration;
- Submit completed manuscript in English by email or mailed CD to the Conference Coordinator (Papers must be received before October 15, 2008); and
- Present paper at the conference.
Oral Presentation
Each author will be allowed 20 minutes followed by a 5 minute discussion period. The Conference will provide computers and projectors for Powerpoint presentations. If other equipment is needed, contact the Conference Coordinator. Note that additional equipment rental may be at the speaker’s expense.
Poster Presentation
Interactive poster session(s) will be scheduled during the Conference. For those selected to present at the poster session(s), information on setup will be provided in the Authors' Guide provided to all authors whose abstracts are accepted.
Registration
Registration includes admittance to the conference sessions, all meals, two nights lodging, and reception(s). Registration rates are still to be determined. Regular registration is expected to be in the range of $250-$300 per person. Student registration is expected to be in the range of $175-$225 per student.
Venue and Lodging
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV is a “walking campus.” Conference registration, auditorium, meeting rooms, dining room, and lodging are all accessible by a series of pathways. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended. In addition, there are walking trails, fitness center, and gym.
Notice to Authors
The Water Resources Research Conference does not provide financial support to contributing authors. All authors must register for the conference and pay registration fees. An Authors’ Guide will be provided to authors whose abstracts are accepted.
Questions and Assistance
For additional information on this event please call, email, or log onto the conference web site. If you have questions, need assistance, or wish to receive future water conference notices, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Resources Research Conference Assistance
Terry Polce, Conference Coordinating Assistant
Telephone: 304-293-2867 x 5450
E-mail: 2008waterconferenceinfo@mail.wvu.edu