Conference Brochure, Agenda, and Registration Form - WESTCAS
Conference Brochure, Agenda, and Registration Form - WESTCAS
Conference Brochure, Agenda, and Registration Form - WESTCAS
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Western Coalition of Arid States2008 Winter <strong>Conference</strong>February 20 - 22, 2008Embassy Suites Albuquerque-Hotel & Spa1000 Woodward Place NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102<strong>WESTCAS</strong>“Voice of Water Quality In the Arid West”
2008 <strong>WESTCAS</strong> Winter <strong>Conference</strong>in beautiful Albuquerque, New MexicoJoin us for the <strong>WESTCAS</strong> 2008 Winter <strong>Conference</strong> at theEmbassy Suites Albuquerque, Hotel & Spa. Discussion will focuson Climate Change in the arid southwest <strong>and</strong> what we, as waterprofessionals, should be planning for. The Honorable SenatorPete Domenici will be Friday’s Keynote Speaker. This is a greatopportunity for you to interact with the Senator. Make sure youplan on staying through Friday so you do not miss out on this greatopportunity. Sessions will explore water management tools thatcan play a critical role in adapting to climate change such as waterreuse, aquifer storage <strong>and</strong> recovery, <strong>and</strong> treatment technologies.The format includes panel discussions as well as networking <strong>and</strong>roundtable discussion during the working committee meetings.Your participation in these meetings is vital to influencing waterresource management <strong>and</strong> policy issues at a local, regional, <strong>and</strong>national level.<strong>Registration</strong> includes a tram ride up S<strong>and</strong>ia Peak, on the world’slongest aerial tramway. The tramway, a breathtaking 2.7 miles,will take you above deep canyons <strong>and</strong> spectacular views to anobservation deck on the 10,378 foot S<strong>and</strong>ia Peak. Tram Ride iscomplimentary, but transportation is not provided. Attendees cancar pool or take a taxi. Please advise your plans on the registrationform. After the tram ride, please join us for dinner at the base ofthe S<strong>and</strong>ia Peak where you can enjoy spectacular views of the citywhile enjoying the Latin-inspired menu. Dinner is to be paid forby the attendees. Please list that you plan on attending the Tramride <strong>and</strong>/or the dinner on the registration form.<strong>WESTCAS</strong> is excited to announce that the conference will beheld at the newly opened Embassy Suites, Albuquerque, Hotel& Spa. The hotel is centrally located in downtown Albuquerquebetween the campus of the University of New Mexico (UNM) <strong>and</strong>the Albuquerque Convention Center, close to the AlbuquerqueInternational Airport. This full-service upscale all-suite hotel is justminutes from historic Old Town Albuquerque, the AlbuquerqueBotanical Garden, the Rio Gr<strong>and</strong>e Zoo, the AlbuquerqueAquarium, Winrock Shopping Mall, Kirtl<strong>and</strong> Air Force Base,UNM basketball’s “The Pit’’, Journal Pavillion, Isotopes BaseballPark, Kimo Theatre, UNM Championship Golf Courses, TingleyColiseum, the National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico,
the New Mexico Museum of Natural History <strong>and</strong> Science, theNew Mexico State Fairgrounds, the community of Rio Rancho<strong>and</strong> Balloon Fiesta Park. The S<strong>and</strong>ia Peak Tramway, S<strong>and</strong>ia SkiBasin <strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>ia Casino are all just a short drive away. Guests ofthe Embassy Suites Albuquerque hotel stay in spacious two-roomsuites with high-speed Internet access available at a nominalfee <strong>and</strong> receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast<strong>and</strong> nightly manager’s reception. Make your reservations early!The hotel has provided a special rate of $133 single/double plus12.875% tax. Attendees should call 1-800-EMBASSY (1-800-362-2779) <strong>and</strong> identify themselves with the <strong>WESTCAS</strong>, or go to www.embassysuites.com <strong>and</strong> put in WES for <strong>WESTCAS</strong> rates <strong>and</strong>availability.Reservations must be made by January 30, 2008.Directions & TransportationFrom the Albuquerque Intl. Sunport: Take I-25 North toward SantaFe. Take Lomas, Exit 225. Turn left onto Lomas. Go 2 blocks <strong>and</strong>turn right onto Woodward Place. The hotel is located on theright h<strong>and</strong> side.From Santa Fe: Take I-25 South - Take Lomas, Exit 225. Turn righton Lomas. Go 1 block <strong>and</strong> turn right onto Woodward Place. Thehotel will be on the right h<strong>and</strong> side.General: I-40 West to I-25 South to Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.-Exit225. Turn left on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Make a left on theAccess Road to Lomas. Turn left on Lomas. Go 2 blocks <strong>and</strong> turnright on Woodward Place. The hotel will be on the right h<strong>and</strong>side.Albuquerque Intl Airport (‘Sunport’)• Distance from hotel: 3 mi.• Drive time: 5 min.Directions: From the airport exit to Sunport Loop. Turn right totake I-25 North toward Santa FE. I-25 North to Lomas-Exit 225.Left on Lomas Street to Woodward Place. The hotel is located onthe right h<strong>and</strong> side.Transportation to/from the AirportTypicalTypeMin.ChargeLimousine...............................40.00 USDSuper Shuttle..........................10.00 USDRental Car...............................Price variousTaxi..........................................15.00 USD
<strong>WESTCAS</strong>: Who We AreProtecting the Area’sWater <strong>and</strong> EnvironmentThe Arid west has a unique ecosystem. Many months haveno rain, <strong>and</strong> annual precipitation often is less than 12 inches.Consequently, it is essential to protect both the quantity <strong>and</strong>quality of water supplies. To this end, in 1992 the area’s water<strong>and</strong> wastewater providers joined together to share their talents<strong>and</strong> resources, assuming the name Western Coalition of AridStates or <strong>WESTCAS</strong>. A grassroots organization, <strong>WESTCAS</strong> isdedicated to encouraging the development of water programs<strong>and</strong> regulations which assure adequate supplies of high qualitywater for those living in the arid regions while protecting theenvironment.What does <strong>WESTCAS</strong> have to offer?<strong>WESTCAS</strong> provides members with a powerful presence inWashington, DC <strong>and</strong> in regional <strong>and</strong> state regulatory <strong>and</strong>legislative decision-making; an effective vehicle for informationexchange through meetings <strong>and</strong> publications; the opportunityto help draft federal, regional, state legislation <strong>and</strong> regulationsabout water quality <strong>and</strong> supply.What has <strong>WESTCAS</strong> Accomplished?▶▶▶▶Settlement of a lawsuit against EPA that resulted in major changes toadminister the Whole Effluent Toxicity WET (WET) Test.Preparation for introduction in Congress, the Arid West WaterQuality Act <strong>and</strong> a st<strong>and</strong>-alone bill related to Constructed WaterConveyance Systems.Approval of a Regional Arid West Water Quality Research Projectto develop appropriate water quality criteria <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards forephemeral end effluent-dependent streams <strong>and</strong> to conduct otherresearch relating to arid areas.Submitted testimony to Congress regarding authorization <strong>and</strong>appropriation bills that resulted in positive legislative changes toimprove water supply <strong>and</strong> water quality in the Arid West. Influencedwater <strong>and</strong> wastewater infrastructure funding legislation, <strong>and</strong> providedfinancial contributions to the Water Infrastructure Network.Who Should Belong to <strong>WESTCAS</strong>?Water <strong>and</strong> wastewater service providers, including cities <strong>and</strong>towns, water <strong>and</strong> irrigation districts, wastewater agencies, NativeAmerican nations <strong>and</strong> other concerned with management ofissues related to water <strong>and</strong> wastewater supply, such as attorneys,engineering firms <strong>and</strong> consulting firms.
Day 1 - Wednesday, February 20, 200810:00 am - 4:00 pm <strong>Registration</strong>8:00 am - 11:30 am Board of Directors Meeting <strong>and</strong> StrategySession12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch On Your Own1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Welcome <strong>and</strong> IntroductionsCharlie Nyl<strong>and</strong>er, <strong>WESTCAS</strong> President1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Climate Change in the Arid Southwest: Whatshould we plan for?This panel will describe the anticipated effectsof climate change <strong>and</strong> how it will be manifested“on the ground”. The moderator, Dr. MichaelStrobel, will provide an overview of highaltitudesnow pack <strong>and</strong> soil moisture datacollection as related to climate assessment inthe Western United States <strong>and</strong> discuss watersupply forecasts <strong>and</strong> streamflow modelingthat utilizes these data. Trends in the climatic<strong>and</strong> hydrologic conditions across the regionas evident from the data will be presented inrelation to water resource availability.Moderator: Michael Strobel, Ph.D., Director,National Water <strong>and</strong> Climate Center, NaturalResources Conservation Service, Portl<strong>and</strong>,OregonDavid Gutzler, Ph.D., Professor, Department ofEarth <strong>and</strong> Planetary Sciences, University of NewMexico - Anticipated Effects of Climate ChangeJulie Coonrod, Ph.D., Professor, Schoolof Engineering, University of New Mexico- Impacts of climate change on water resourcesin New Mexico2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Federal Legislative Committee Workshop3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Break3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Policy Committee Workshop4:45 pm - 5:15 pm Legal Update6:00 pm Leave for S<strong>and</strong>ia Peak Tram Ride(Tram Ride is complimentary, but transportation isnot provided. Attendees can car pool or take a taxi.Please advise your plans on the registration form.)8:00 pm Dinner at the base of the tram(Tram Ride is complimentary, but transportation isnot provided. Attendees can car pool or take a taxi.Please advise your plans on the registration form.)
Day 2 - Thursday, February 21, 20087:00 am - 4:00 pm <strong>Registration</strong>7:30 am - 8:00 am Newcomer’s Orientation8:00 am - 8:05 am Call To Order & WelcomeCharlie Nyl<strong>and</strong>er, <strong>WESTCAS</strong> President8:05 am - 9:00 am National Association of Clean Water AgenciesClimate Change Workshop SummaryKen Kirk, Executive Director, National Association ofClean Water AgenciesWashington Report & DiscussionPeter Carlson, Will & Carlson9:00 am - 10:45 am Aquifer Storage <strong>and</strong> Recovery Panel: Physical <strong>and</strong>Administrative ConsiderationsPanelists will describe aquifer storage <strong>and</strong> recovery (ASR)projects in different states <strong>and</strong> discuss the physical <strong>and</strong> regulatoryissues associated with design <strong>and</strong> operation of an ASR.David O’Neill, <strong>WESTCAS</strong> Board Member, City ofTempe - Aquifer Storage Recovery in ArizonaStephanie Moore, Project Manager - Bear CanyonArroyo RechargeJames Dwyer, CH2M Hill - ASR Project in Kerrville,Texas10:45 am - 11:00 am Break11:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulatory Committee Workshop12:00 pm - 1:30 pm LuncheonLuncheon Keynote Speaker: The Honorable SenatorJeff Bingaman, New Mexico (Invited)1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Associates Spotlight:<strong>WESTCAS</strong> Associates highlight two innovative projects thathelp municipalities address the stresses on water systems.Moderator: Bruce Johnson, Project Manager, CH2M HillCH2M Hill - Orange County’s GroundwaterReplenishment ProjectJonas Sipaila, Director of Innovation, RehbeinEnvironmental Solutions - EPIC System Technology2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Reuse: A Critical Factor in Adapting to ClimateChangeThis panel will offer ideas to increase the reuse of water that canbe applied on local <strong>and</strong> regional scales.Moderator: John Burkstaller, Vice President <strong>and</strong> WaterResources Division Manager, Daniel B. Stephens <strong>and</strong>AssociatesSteve Hanson, Technical Staff Member, Los AlamosNational Laboratory - Technology for highly efficientmembrane treatment of water <strong>and</strong> wastewaterNed Godshall, CEO, Altela - Treatment technologyfor produced waterEddie Livingston, Livingston Associates - Directpotable reuse for Cloudcroft New Mexico4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Break4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Outreach Committee Workshop5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Board Meeting6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Associates Sponsored Reception8:00 pm Dinner on Your Own
Day 3 - Friday, February 22, 20087:30 am - 8:30 am Associates Committe Meeting8:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast, Board Report, CommitteeReports, State Reports10:00 am - 11:00 am Keynote Speaker:The Honorable Senator Pete Domenici11:00 am Closing Remarks <strong>and</strong> AdjournName:_ ___________________________________________Title:_ ____________________________________________Organization:______________________________________Address:__________________________________________City/State/Zip:______________________________________Phone: ___________________ Fax:_____________________E-mail:___________________________________________Will you be staying at the hotel?Yes ___ No ____- If so, will you book under our room block Yes ___ No ____Will you ride the tram to S<strong>and</strong>ia Peak?Yes ___ No ____Will you have dinner at the base ofS<strong>and</strong>ia Peak after the tram ride?Yes ___ No ____2008 <strong>WESTCAS</strong> <strong>Registration</strong> <strong>Form</strong>To register, please complete this form. Type or print, one registration form per person.Photocopy as needed. Make checks payable to <strong>WESTCAS</strong>. You may also registeronline by going to www.westcas.org.Mail to: <strong>WESTCAS</strong>, P.O. Box 50081, Sparks, NV 89435Questions: Donna Bloom, <strong>WESTCAS</strong> Administrative Director,Phone: 775/626-6389, Fax: 775/626-6389 (voice & fax are the same)FEESEarly <strong>Registration</strong> Deadline is Feb 8, 2008Members.................................................................$250Non-Members.........................................................$300Non-Members (first meeting registration)..............$250Free for first time, non-member,New Mexico Agencies..........................................___One-Day Early <strong>Registration</strong> Rates:Members.................................................................$125Non-Members.........................................................$150Non-Members (first meeting).................................$125Late <strong>Registration</strong> – After Feb 8, 2008Members........................................$300Non-Members................................$350Non-Members (first meeting)........$300Additional lunch*.............................$20<strong>Conference</strong> Materials........................$35One-Day Late <strong>Registration</strong> Rates:Members........................................$150Non-Members................................$175Non-Members (first meeting)........$150*Some meals included in registration fee: additional meals are for paid attendees’ guests who would like to join us.A member is an organization who paid their 2008 membership dues.<strong>WESTCAS</strong> REFUND POLICY 2007It is the policy of <strong>WESTCAS</strong> to offer a full refund, minus a $50.00 administrative fee, for conference registrations if the cancellation ismade five (5) business days in advance of the date of a scheduled conference. Cancellations made after five (5) business days priorto the date of a scheduled conference will not receive a refund. Cancellations must be received by <strong>WESTCAS</strong> via mail, fax or e-mail.
Western Coalition of Arid States2008 Winter <strong>Conference</strong>February 20 - 22, 2008WestCASC/O: Donna BloomP.O. Box 50081Sparks, NV 89435775/626-6389donna.bloom@sbcglobal.net
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