2009 Thesis Conference-Ground Water and Climate Change

The NGWA Theis Conference, taking place October 2-5, 2009, in Boulder, Colorado, will focus on how climate change impacts ground water resources. NGWA is seeking participants who are prepared to discuss their research and applications in a highly intense and interactive format.

By participating in this dynamic conference you will:

• Identify long-term impacts of climate change on ground water resources
• Explore ground water management strategies that address climate change
• Discuss possible solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change on groundwater availability and sustainability
• Identify the impact of extreme weather events on ground water resources
• Interact with both ground water and atmospheric scientists and water resources managers.

Topic areas will include:

• Long-term impacts of climate change on ground water resources
• Ground water management strategies that address climate change
• Solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change on ground water availability and sustainability
• Impacts of extreme weather events on ground water resources
• Case studies presented by ground water and atmospheric scientists