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The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hosted by the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oral special sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directors from hosting organizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, and opportunities and plans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributions will be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume. Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015 Conference technical sessions: 1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability 2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability 3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability) and their impacts on water resources 4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources 5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers 6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems 7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse 8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa and deep aquifers in Hawaii) 9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources Instructions for abstract submission can be found at: http://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml Regional/Technical Advisory Committee Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (Associate Director, WRRC; Professor, Department of Geology and Geophysics) Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner (Interim Director, WRRC; Director, Sea Grant College Program) Roger Fujioka (Emeritus Researcher, WRRC) Stephen Anthony (Director, USGS PIWSC) Earl Greene (Chief, USGS) Shahram Khosrowpanah (Director, WERI) Utu Abe Malae (Executive Director, American Samoa Power Authority) Jorge Rivera-Santos (Director, WRERI) Henry Smith (Former Director, VI-WRRI) Contacts Technical Information Aly El-Kadi 1680 East-West Road, POST, Room 709 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Email: [email protected] Ph: 808-956-6331 Fax: 808-956-5512 Logistical Information Barbara Guieb Water Resources Research Center University of Hawaii at Manoa 2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall, Room 283 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Email: [email protected] Ph: 808-956-7848 Fax: 808-956-5044 Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submission http://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

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Page 1: 3.688” 7.376” CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Second Conference on · December 1 – 3, 2015 Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii The Second Conference on December 1 – 3, 2015

The Second Conference on

Hilton Hawaiian Hotel • Honolulu, HawaiiDecember 1–3, 2015

Presented By

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American SamoaWater and Environmental Research Institute (WERI), Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI), Puerto RicoThe Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands

USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, HawaiiNational Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hosted bythe Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchersfrom various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that areparticularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oralspecial sessions. Selected authors of significant contributions will be invited to submit manuscriptsthat will be published in a proceeding volume.

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee:Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC)Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC); Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene(USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa Power Authority; ASPA);Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI); Henry Smith (VI-WRRI)

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015Conference technical sessions:1. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources2. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources3. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers4. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems5. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse6. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)7. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources8. Other (please specify)

Contact: Aly El-Kadi (for technical information, [email protected]); Barbara Guieb (for logistical information, [email protected])

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and Environmental ResearchInstitute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),

Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • USGS PacificIslands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii • National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conferencehosted by the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii,from November 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergismbetween researchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on waterresources issues that are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last forthree days with poster and oral special sessions. Selected authors of significant contributionswill be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources

2. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources

3. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers

4. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems

5. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse

6. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa and deep aquifers in Hawaii)

7. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

8. Other (please specify)

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected]), Barbara Guieb ([email protected])

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee:Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC)Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC); Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); EarlGreene (USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa PowerAuthority; ASPA); Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI); Henry Smith (VI-WRRI)

PRESENTED BY: Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and EnvironmentalResearch Institute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • USGS PacificIslands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii • National Insti tutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee: Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC) • Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC);Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene (USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa Power Authority,ASPA); Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, fromNovember 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism betweenresearchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issuesthat are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with posterand oral special sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directorsfrom hosting organizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, andopportunities and plans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significantcontributions will be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected] for technical information), Barbara Guieb ([email protected] for logistical information)

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and Environmental ResearchInstitute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),

Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • USGS PacificIslands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii • National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee: Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC) • Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC);Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene (USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa Power Authority,ASPA); Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI); Henry Smith (VI-WRRI)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, fromNovember 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism betweenresearchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issuesthat are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with posterand oral special sessions. The meeting will close by a panel discussion attended by directors fromhosting organizations to discuss core research capabilities (and gaps), focus areas, and opportunitiesand plans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributionswill be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected]), Barbara Guieb ([email protected])

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

3.688” 7.376”

BACK

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015

Hilton Hawaiian VillageHonolulu, Hawaii

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchersfrom various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that areparticularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oralspecial sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directors from hostingorganizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, and opportunities andplans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributions willbe invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Instructions for abstract submission can be found at: http://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC),Hawaii and American Samoa

Water and Environmental Research Institute(WERI), Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources and EnvironmentalResearch Institute (PRWRERI), Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water Resources ResearchInstitute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands

USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center(PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii

National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Sponsored by

Water Resources Research CenterUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Water Resources and Environmental Research, Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources andEnvironmental Research Institute, Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water ResourcesResearch Institute, U.S. Virgin Islands

United States Geological Surveyand

Pacific Islands Water Science CenterUnited States Geological Survey

National Institutes for Water Resources

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee

Conference Chair:Aly El-Kadi (Associate Director, WRRC; Professor,Department of Geology and Geophysics)

Co-Chairs:Darren T. Lerner (Interim Director, WRRC; Director,Sea Grant College Program)

Roger Fujioka (Emeritus Researcher, WRRC)

Stephen Anthony (Director, USGS PIWSC)

Earl Greene (Chief, USGS)

Shahram Khosrowpanah (Director, WERI)

Utu Abe Malae (Executive Director, AmericanSamoa Power Authority)

Jorge Rivera-Santos (Director, WRERI)

Henry Smith (Former Director, VI-WRRI)

Contacts

Technical InformationAly El-Kadi1680 East-West Road, POST, Room 709University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI 96822 USA

Email: [email protected]: 808-956-6331 • Fax: 808-956-5512

Logistical InformationBarbara GuiebWater Resources Research CenterUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall, Room 283Honolulu, HI 96822 USA

Email: [email protected]: 808-956-7848 • Fax: 808-956-5044

Check conference web page for information aboutaccommodation, registration, and abstract submission

http://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

One and two sent to El-Kadi to look at.

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015

Hilton Hawaiian VillageHonolulu, Hawaii

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC),Hawaii and American Samoa

Water and Environmental Research Institute(WERI), Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources and EnvironmentalResearch Institute (PRWRERI), Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water Resources ResearchInstitute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands

Sea Grant College ProgramUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Department of Geology and GeophysicsUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center(PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii

National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Water Resource Sustainability conference planningcommittee welcomes your abstracts for oral papersand scientific posters. Submissions are dueSeptember 11, 2015. You will be notified regardingacceptance by October 16, 2015. All submissionsshould be emailed to Aly El-Kadi ([email protected]).

Please note that the final type of presentation andplacement within a certain technical session will bemade by the organization committee.

Detailed submission instructions can be found athttp//www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

PRESENTED BY: Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and Environmental ResearchInsti tute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • Sea Grant College Program,University of Hawaii at Manoa • Depar tment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Hawaii at Manoa • USGSPacif ic Islands Water Scie nce Center (PIWSC), Honolu lu, Hawaii • Natio nal Insti tutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee: Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (Associate Director, WRRC; Professor, Department of Geology and Geophysics)• Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner (Interim Director, WRRC; Director, Sea Grant College Program); Roger Fujioka (Emeritus Researcher, WRRC); StephenAnthony (Director, USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene (Chief, USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (Director, WERI); Utu Abe Malae (Executive Director, AmericanSamoa Power Authority); Jorge Rivera-Santos (Director, WRERI); Henry Smith (Former Director, VI-WRRI)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchersfrom various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that areparticularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oralspecial sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directors from hostingorganizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, and opportunities andplans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributions will beinvited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability) and their

impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa and

deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and other

novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected] for technical information) • Barbara Guieb ([email protected] for logistical information)

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

FINAL FLYERFINAL BROCHURE

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The Second Conference on

Hilton Hawaiian Hotel • Honolulu, HawaiiDecember 1–3, 2015

Presented By

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American SamoaWater and Environmental Research Institute (WERI), Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI), Puerto RicoThe Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands

USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, HawaiiNational Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hosted bythe Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchersfrom various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that areparticularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oralspecial sessions. Selected authors of significant contributions will be invited to submit manuscriptsthat will be published in a proceeding volume.

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee:Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC)Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC); Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene(USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa Power Authority; ASPA);Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI); Henry Smith (VI-WRRI)

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015Conference technical sessions:1. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources2. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources3. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers4. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems5. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse6. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)7. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources8. Other (please specify)

Contact: Aly El-Kadi (for technical information, [email protected]); Barbara Guieb (for logistical information, [email protected])

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and Environmental ResearchInstitute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),

Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • USGS PacificIslands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii • National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conferencehosted by the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii,from November 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergismbetween researchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on waterresources issues that are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last forthree days with poster and oral special sessions. Selected authors of significant contributionswill be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources

2. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources

3. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers

4. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems

5. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse

6. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa and deep aquifers in Hawaii)

7. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

8. Other (please specify)

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected]), Barbara Guieb ([email protected])

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee:Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC)Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC); Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); EarlGreene (USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa PowerAuthority; ASPA); Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI); Henry Smith (VI-WRRI)

PRESENTED BY: Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and EnvironmentalResearch Institute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • USGS PacificIslands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii • National Insti tutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee: Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC) • Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC);Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene (USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa Power Authority,ASPA); Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, fromNovember 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism betweenresearchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issuesthat are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with posterand oral special sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directorsfrom hosting organizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, andopportunities and plans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significantcontributions will be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected] for technical information), Barbara Guieb ([email protected] for logistical information)

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and Environmental ResearchInstitute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),

Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • USGS PacificIslands Water Science Center (PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii • National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee: Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (WRRC) • Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner, Roger Fujioka (WRRC);Stephen Anthony (USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene (USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (WERI); Utu Abe Malae (American Samoa Power Authority,ASPA); Jorge Rivera-Santos (WRERI); Henry Smith (VI-WRRI)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, fromNovember 14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism betweenresearchers from various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issuesthat are particularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with posterand oral special sessions. The meeting will close by a panel discussion attended by directors fromhosting organizations to discuss core research capabilities (and gaps), focus areas, and opportunitiesand plans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributionswill be invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected]), Barbara Guieb ([email protected])

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

3.688” 7.376”

BACK

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015

Hilton Hawaiian VillageHonolulu, Hawaii

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchersfrom various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that areparticularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oralspecial sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directors from hostingorganizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, and opportunities andplans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributions willbe invited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability)

and their impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa

and deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and

other novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Instructions for abstract submission can be found at: http://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

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PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC),Hawaii and American Samoa

Water and Environmental Research Institute(WERI), Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources and EnvironmentalResearch Institute (PRWRERI), Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water Resources ResearchInstitute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands

USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center(PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii

National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Sponsored by

Water Resources Research CenterUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Water Resources and Environmental Research, Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources andEnvironmental Research Institute, Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water ResourcesResearch Institute, U.S. Virgin Islands

United States Geological Surveyand

Pacific Islands Water Science CenterUnited States Geological Survey

National Institutes for Water Resources

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee

Conference Chair:Aly El-Kadi (Associate Director, WRRC; Professor,Department of Geology and Geophysics)

Co-Chairs:Darren T. Lerner (Interim Director, WRRC; Director,Sea Grant College Program)

Roger Fujioka (Emeritus Researcher, WRRC)

Stephen Anthony (Director, USGS PIWSC)

Earl Greene (Chief, USGS)

Shahram Khosrowpanah (Director, WERI)

Utu Abe Malae (Executive Director, AmericanSamoa Power Authority)

Jorge Rivera-Santos (Director, WRERI)

Henry Smith (Former Director, VI-WRRI)

Contacts

Technical InformationAly El-Kadi1680 East-West Road, POST, Room 709University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI 96822 USA

Email: [email protected]: 808-956-6331 • Fax: 808-956-5512

Logistical InformationBarbara GuiebWater Resources Research CenterUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall, Room 283Honolulu, HI 96822 USA

Email: [email protected]: 808-956-7848 • Fax: 808-956-5044

Check conference web page for information aboutaccommodation, registration, and abstract submission

http://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

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The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015

Hilton Hawaiian VillageHonolulu, Hawaii

PRESENTED BY

Water Resources Research Center (WRRC),Hawaii and American Samoa

Water and Environmental Research Institute(WERI), Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources and EnvironmentalResearch Institute (PRWRERI), Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water Resources ResearchInstitute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands

Sea Grant College ProgramUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Department of Geology and GeophysicsUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center(PIWSC), Honolulu, Hawaii

National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Water Resource Sustainability conference planningcommittee welcomes your abstracts for oral papersand scientific posters. Submissions are dueSeptember 11, 2015. You will be notified regardingacceptance by October 16, 2015. All submissionsshould be emailed to Aly El-Kadi ([email protected]).

Please note that the final type of presentation andplacement within a certain technical session will bemade by the organization committee.

Detailed submission instructions can be found athttp//www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

PRESENTED BY: Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), Hawaii and American Samoa • Water and Environmental ResearchInsti tute (WERI), Guam • Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute (PRWRERI),Puerto Rico • The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI), U.S. Virgin Islands • Sea Grant College Program,University of Hawaii at Manoa • Depar tment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Hawaii at Manoa • USGSPacif ic Islands Water Scie nce Center (PIWSC), Honolu lu, Hawaii • Natio nal Insti tutes for Water Resources (NIWR) •

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Regional/Technical Advisory Committee: Conference Chair: Aly El-Kadi (Associate Director, WRRC; Professor, Department of Geology and Geophysics)• Co-Chairs: Darren T. Lerner (Interim Director, WRRC; Director, Sea Grant College Program); Roger Fujioka (Emeritus Researcher, WRRC); StephenAnthony (Director, USGS PIWSC); Earl Greene (Chief, USGS); Shahram Khosrowpanah (Director, WERI); Utu Abe Malae (Executive Director, AmericanSamoa Power Authority); Jorge Rivera-Santos (Director, WRERI); Henry Smith (Former Director, VI-WRRI)

The 2015 conference will build on discussions and interactions from a previous conference hostedby the Island Institutes (WRRC, WERI, PRWRERI, and VI-WRRI) in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November14–16, 2011. The intention of these discussions is to strengthen the synergism between researchersfrom various island states and to develop solutions and ideas on water resources issues that areparticularly relevant to tropical islands. The conference will last for three days with poster and oralspecial sessions. The meeting will close with a panel discussion attended by directors from hostingorganizations to discuss core research capabilities and gaps, focus areas, and opportunities andplans for collaborative work in tropical islands. Selected authors of significant contributions will beinvited to submit manuscripts that will be published in a proceeding volume.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 11, 2015

Conference technical sessions:1. Methods and tools for determning water sustainability2. Metrics and indicators of water sustainability3. Historical, present, and anticipated patterns in climate (including climate change and variability) and their

impacts on water resources4. Conjunctive management of rainwater catchment, surface water, and groundwater resources5. Protection strategies for island watersheds and aquifers6. Development and improvement of island municipal water distribution systems7. Managing demands and supplies, including water conservation and reuse8. Exploration of new water resources (e.g., high-elevated groundwater sources in American Samoa and

deep aquifers in Hawaii)9. Water quality issues of current and emerging concerns and adaptive management practices and other

novel approaches for protecting and preserving island surface and groundwater resources

Contact: Aly El-Kadi ([email protected] for technical information) • Barbara Guieb ([email protected] for logistical information)

Check conference web page for information about accommodation, registration, and abstract submissionhttp://www.wrrc.hawaii.edu/2015conference/index.shtml

The Second Conference on

December 1 – 3, 2015Hilton Hawaiian Village • Honolulu, Hawaii

FINAL FLYERFINAL BROCHURE

W R R C

Sponsored by

Water Resources Research CenterUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Water Resources andEnvironmental Research, Guam

Puerto Rico Water Resources andEnvironmental Research Institute, Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands Water ResourcesResearch Institute, U.S. Virgin Islands

United States Geological Surveyand

Pacific Islands Water Science CenterUnited States Geological Survey

National Institutes for Water Resources

Sea Grant College ProgramUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Department of Geology and GeophysicsUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa