The NWQMC will host its 8th National Monitoring Conference – Water: One Resource – Shared Effort – Common Future on April 30 – May 4, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. This national forum provides an exceptional opportunity for federal, state, local, tribal, volunteer, academic, private, and other water stakeholders to exchange information and technology related to water monitoring, assessment, research, protection, restoration, and management, as well as to develop new skills and professional networks.

Of special note...

For the first time, the NWQMC conference and River Network’s National River Rally are coordinating an overlap day (May 4th) with themes and presentations geared toward fostering improved collaboration between government and nonprofit groups working together for clean water. (www.rivernetwork.org/)

Conference themes will cover your water management & science needs, including:

• Agenda (abbreviated version)
• Session Titles (detailed)
• Applying Innovative Monitoring Technologies and Methods
• Strengthening and Advancing Assessment Methods and Models
• Addressing Climate and Water Availability Issues
• Communicating Science and Data to Decision Makers and the Public
• Managing and Sharing Water Quality Monitoring Data
• Strengthening Monitoring Collaboration and Partnerships at all Scales
• Addressing Emerging Contaminants and Emerging Threats to Water Quality
• Evaluating and Managing Water Protection and Restoration Activities