{"id":10598,"date":"2023-09-25T16:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/?p=10598"},"modified":"2024-09-20T20:21:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T20:21:34","slug":"auwrc-hosts-largest-ever-water-resources-conference-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/auwrc-hosts-largest-ever-water-resources-conference-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"AUWRC Hosts Largest Ever Water Resources Conference in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/ALWRC-State-Conference-20230908-7278-01-copy.png” alt=”Road Stream Crossing” title_text=”ALWRC-State-Conference-20230908-7278-01 copy” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

The Auburn Water Resources Center team and COA Photographer Morgan Adams.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Photo Credit: Morgan Adams, College of Agriculture\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

This year, the <\/span><\/span>Alabama Water Resources Conference (ALWRC)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span>saw <\/span>a <\/span>record<\/span>–<\/span>breaking attendance<\/span> of 366<\/span> participants<\/span>, with registration reaching <\/span>its max<\/span> capacity. <\/span>The largest of it<\/span>s<\/span> kind yet, the<\/span> conference was held September 6-8, <\/span>2023,<\/span> and has been hosted annually since 1987. Over the years, the ALWRC has become one of the most heavily attended and diverse forums for water resources in Alabama, drawing participants from across the <\/span>Southeast<\/span>. The ALWRC <\/span>provides<\/span> a forum for presenters from various fields to share their water related research and professional experiences. <\/span>The<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Auburn University Water Resources Cente<\/span>r<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span>facilitates<\/span> and <\/span>plan<\/span>s the event<\/span> with a multi-agency committee and the Alabama Chapter of American Water Resources Association<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2023 ALWRC was the most heavily attended in the conference\u2019s 34-year history.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Photo Credit: Morgan Adams, College of Agriculture\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Conference Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n

The three-day conference opened with a symposium focused on the importance of Science Communications. Talks from Michael Villafranca, Moly Samuel, Jason Smith, and Dr. Adam Brooks highlighted strategies to bridge the gap between scientific research and engaging with a broader audience. After a networking seafood dinner at the Flora-Bama, attendees returned Thursday for a full day of concurrent sessions. Session topics included: Wastewater systems, restoration, water quality, outreach, drought and climate, stormwater, coastal issues, aquatic ecology, infrastructure, and a special training on stream crossing assessments.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Opportunities and Poster Session<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thursday students and other job seekers participated in a mini-job fair during the conference events, connecting firms seeking talent with conference goers. That evening, participants convened for a poster session and networking social where thirty students took part in a poster judging competition.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The conference provided a platform for students to share their research and receive feedback. <\/span>Several students won awards for their session presentations and posters:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oral Competition<\/span><\/b>
<\/span>1st Place – Jannell Clampitt, <\/span>Auburn University<\/span><\/i>
<\/span>2nd Place – Kaci Zarek, <\/span>The University of Alabama<\/span><\/i>
<\/span>3rd Place – Wellington Arthur, <\/span>Auburn University<\/span><\/i>
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<\/span>Poster Competition<\/span><\/b>
<\/span>1st Place – Luke Matvey, <\/span>Auburn University<\/span><\/i>
<\/span>2nd Place – Austin Lindquist, <\/span>Auburn University<\/span><\/i>
<\/span>3rd Place – Emma Henderson, <\/span>Auburn University<\/span><\/i>
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<\/span>Lightning Talks<\/span><\/b>
<\/span>Winner – Sudhanshu Kumar, <\/span>Auburn University<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/ALWRC-State-Conference-20230908-7088-scaled.jpg” alt=”Checking Nets for Fish” title_text=”Alabama Water Resources Conference 2023″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||13px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Networking inbetween speaker sessions.\u00a0<\/strong>Photo Credit: Morgan Adams<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

The 2024 ALWRC will be held from September 4-6 at the Perdido Beach Resort. More information can be found at the Auburn University Water Resources Center webpage (<\/span>www.aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/<\/span><\/a>).\u202f\u202fJoin their newsletter to be notified about the 2024 conference.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The mission of the Auburn University Water Resources Center is to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among Auburn University faculty and staff on water-related research, outreach, and instruction; conduct innovative research to find practical solutions for current and future water issues and empower private citizens to become active stewards of water resources.<\/span><\/i>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stay tuned for future trainings in<\/strong><\/span> 2023. Email wrc@auburn.edu<\/a> to be added to an interest email list.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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