International Specialty Conference: AWRA and Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society Adequate and reliable water resources are essential to the sustainable development of Mega Cities. Around the world, water managers, engineers, scientists and policy makers are working together to develop and implement solutions to address water issues facing Mega Cities. Call for Abstracts Deadline: March 11, 2013

While the world, and Asia in particular, continues to feel the increasing effects of climate change and urbanization, the need to create and implement innovative and sustainable solutions to our water challenges becomes more pressing. The 5th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition will bring together water experts, academicians and practitioners from Asia-Pacific to share and discuss best practices and proven applications to solve the water problems in highly urbanized environments in Asia.

AWRA Summer Specialty Conference How valuable are forests--whether in the city, country, or wilderness-to the management of water resources? This is a hot topic and AWRA is holding a specialty conference to address the many issues associated with forest management for the protection of water supplies and aquatic communities. We are looking for oral and poster abstracts to be considered for presentation. Call for Abstracts Deadline: February 8, 2013