Events Archive

Events for Spring 2009

Thursday, May 28: Using Market-Based Water Conservation Strategies in the Face of Climate Change

Meet water resources professionals from around the state!

  • Featuring: Meghan Lena, Outreach & Policy Coordinator for Washington Rivers Conservancy
  • Beer and light refreshments will be served.
  • This is a great opportunity to meet the state AWRA members and network with potential employers!

    • Time: 7:00-9:00 pm; Place: Forest Club Room, Anderson Hall

    Due May 22, 2009 Call for Abstracts for the 2009 AWRA Water Resources Conference in Downtown Seattle

    The AWRA-UW chapter is partnering with the AWRA-WA section to plan this year's national conference in our very own backyard! Please consider submitting an abstract here.

    Thursday, April 23: Reclaimed Water in King County Forum

    AWRA-UW is helping plan a forum that will provide students with an opportunity to learn about reclaimed water in King County. This forum will feature speakers and breakout sessions that will address the history and future needs of reclaimed water in King County and the health aspects of reclaimed water use. Students will leave the forum informed about reclaimed water, will see ways to be involved with the planning and design of reclaimed water systems, and will receive exposure to the King County plan for reclaimed water.

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: UW HUB 200ABC
  • Cost: Free

    • Saturday, April 11: AWRA Mountain Snowpack Exploration Trip

    Have you ever wondered how forecasters assess avalanche danger? Have you thought about how scientists make manual measurements of the amount of water in snowpack? Want to get away from the dry and sunny days that Seattle has been having lately to catch a last glimpse of winter?

    If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this Saturday's AWRA Mountain Snowpack Exploration Trip is for you!! Come learn about the operations of the NW Avalanche Center near Alpental, where you will learn about how avalanches form, how snowpits are dug and analyzed, and the tests the NWAC does to forecast avalanche danger. We also plan on taking snow course measurements, which are used to determine water amount in snowpack. Just when you thought the day couldn't get better, we will then go exploring around snowshoe trails near Snoqualmie Pass and have some fun in the snow!

  • Date: Saturday, April 11
  • Time: 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Meet: At the Park & Ride at I-5 and NE 65th Ave at 7:20 AM
  • Bring: A lunch and snacks, warm clothing
  • Bring: A lunch and snacks, warm clothing
  • Cost: Free for AWRA-UW members*, except you need to bring a pair of snowshoes. You can rent them at REI for ~$22 (if you are a member) or you can join the climbing club at the UW IMA for ~$30 and receive free snow shoe rentals.

    • *If you are not an AWRA-UW member, you can join today! Go to the "Join" section on this website, fill out a membership form, and bring it with $10 to Saturday's trip.

    Space will be limited to the number of cars we have, so please RSVP to Mark Raleigh (mraleig1@u.washington.edu) by Friday, April 10 at 12 Noon. If you have a car and would be willing to drive, please indicate this to Mark and provide your cell phone number.

    Events for Winter 2009

    Tuesday, January 27: Business Meeting over Happy Hour

    This is a meeting for the officers of AWRA-UW and any members interested in planning/brainstorming events.

  • Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location: Ivar's Salmon House (Northlake)

    • Wednesday, January 14: UW Student/State Mixer: Hydrologic Implications of Climate Change for the Western U.S.

    Meet water resources professionals from around the state!

  • Featuring: Alan Hamlet, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington
  • Beer and light refreshments will be served.
  • This is a great opportunity to network with potential employers!

    • Time: 7:00-9:00 pm; Place: UW Waterfront Activities Center

    Events for Fall 2008

    Thursday, October 16: Fall Kick-off Meeting

    This is a great event to learn about student involvement in AWRA activities, current student research, and interdisciplinary perspectives on water resources! We will also hold a planning session for this year's activities, and discuss officer elections.

  • Free PIZZA and beverages will be served!

    • Time: 11:30-1:30 pm; Place: Forest Club Room, Anderson Hall


    Thursday, October 23: AWRA Washington Section 2008 Annual Conference

    This year's theme: "Present and Future of Water Storage in Washington State"

  • Meet water resources professionals from around the state!
  • This is another great opportunity to network with potential employers!
  • For more information (including schedule and registration form) go to: http://earth.golder.com/waawra/ASP/Conferences.asp
  • When: 8:30 am to 5 pm, Thursday, October 23
  • Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, WA
  • FREE ADMISSION FOR VOLUNTEERS

    • Saturday, November 8 & Saturday, December 13: Sammamish River Trail Restoration

  • What: Environmental river trail restoration along the Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville. Work includes weeding, mulching, planting riparian vegetation, and grubbing of roots. Organized through the Sammamish River Stewards.
  • When: TBD.
  • Bring: Appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and work gloves if you have them.
  • RSVP: For more info, please email Erin Donley at edonley@gmail.com.

    • Saturday, November 15: Ravenna Park Stream Restoration

  • What: Environmental stream restoration at Ravenna Park in Seattle. Remove invasive species with Earth Corps and the Green Seattle Partnership!
  • When: Work will go from 10 am to 12 pm.
  • Bring: Appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and work gloves if you have them.
  • RSVP: For more info, please email Erin Donley at edonley@gmail.com.

    • Winter Quarter 2009: Bryant Elementary School Science Fair

  • What: Meet once per week for 10 weeks with small students groups. Help students learn the scientific method, brainstorm feasible research questions, conduct experiments, and coach them for their final presentation.
  • When: All of Winter Quarter
  • This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and to encourage elementary school aged children to start thinking scientifically.
  • RSVP: For more info, please email Erin Donley at edonley@gmail.com.

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