About the Conference:

The University of California organized the first statewide groundwater conference in 1957 for professionals in water sciences to engage in discussions of policy, management and technical issues in a colloquium atmosphere. Since then, the Biennial Conference has strived to reach out to all stakeholders and interested parties and provide policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and educators the opportunity to learn about the current policies, regulations, and technical challenges affecting the use and management of groundwater in California.

Sponsors of the Biennial Conference now include public agencies, professional organizations, and a nonprofit educational organization. The most recent Conference (2007), also in Sacramento, California, drew over 300 participants.

Conference Organizers:

California Department of Water Resources
Groundwater Resources Association of California
Water Education Foundation
University of California Center for Water Resources
United States Geological Survey

Theme:

The theme of the 27th Biennial Conference in 2009 is
Water Crisis and Uncertainty: Shaping Groundwater's Future.

California is facing an unprecedented water crisis spawned by climate change, drought, legal decisions, a failing Delta ecosystem, and a faltering economy. Groundwater will necessarily play an important role in dealing with this crisis, and decisions during this time may cause groundwater policies to change in dramatic ways.

Venue:

Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Program:

The two-day Conference features a plenary session, concurrent policy and technical sessions, and a final general assembly. The session topics include:

Groundwater salinity management
Optimizing water storage: dams and subsurface
Managed Aquifer Recharge
Water Reuse
Surviving in times of drought: benefits of planning
Collegiate groundwater colloquium

Registration:

Registration Type	Dues after 9/14/09
Regular	$400
Government	$350
Speaker	$150
Student	$150
The fee includes continental breakfast and lunch both days, the official conference program and abstract book, and a hosted reception October 6.

Hotel Information:

Hyatt Regency, Sacramento
1209 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Call (800) 233-1234, and be sure to mention the Groundwater Conference.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Information:

If you are interested in exhibiting your organization's services or products, or being an event sponsor, please contact Mary Megarry at mmegarry@nossaman.com or by phone, 916-446-3626 for more information.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Information Packet >>

Exhibitors:
Accutest Laboratories
Blaine Tech Services, Inc.
Boart Longyear
Confluence Environmental
Electronic Data Solutions
Enviro-Tech Services Company / McCampbell Analytical
Frontline Sensors and Systems
Gregg Drilling and Testing, Inc.
Instrumentation Northwest
Kiff Analytical, LLC
Panton McLeod Americas
RSI Drilling
WDC Exploration & Wells
YSI, Inc.