Water in a Changing World: A Comparison of Midwest and European Approaches
Sponsored by:
European Union Center
Illinois State Water Survey
University of Leeds
Prairie Research Institute
Midwest Climate Center
Office of Sustainability
Conference date and location:
April 17, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
I-Hotel and Conference Center
1900 S. First Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
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Registration:
There is no cost to attend the workshop, but registration is required.
Registration is now closed.
For additional information, please contact George Czapar at gfc@illinois.edu.
About the Conference
Water@leeds is the largest university-based water research center in the UK. A team of scientists from the University of Leeds will participate in a workshop to compare different approaches to address climate uncertainty and the impacts on water resources. Format will feature short presentations followed by a panel discussion on the following:
- Current and future estimates of water resources
- Regulatory and legal outlook
- Urbanization and water
- What do industry and agriculture need from the research community
Schedule
8:30 AM |
Opening/Introductions Welcome |
8:45 AM |
Current and future estimates of water resources UK perspective of water resources Water and climate change in Illinois Water supply planning Targeted water management policy |
10:15 AM |
Break |
10:45 AM |
Regulatory and legal outlook Land management strategies in the UK Water needs, standards, and sustainable development Water Framework Directive in the EU Nutrient standards in the Midwest |
12:15 AM |
Lunch |
1:00 AM |
Urbanization and water Urban water resources in the UK Water supply planning Flood risk mitigation Storm water management to reduce erosion |
2:30 PM |
Break |
3:00 PM |
What do industry and agriculture need from the research community? Water footprinting in the UK Effects of carbon sequestration on water resources Effects of hydraulic fracturing technology on water resources in the UK Planning for drought |
4:30 PM |
Closing |
