Conference of Research on the Colorado Plateau
The 9th Biennial Conference of Research on the Colorado Plateau will be conducted Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.. The conference focuses on research and resource management efforts related to the physical, cultural, and biological resources of the Southwestern United States, with a special emphasis on the Colorado Plateau. Conference activities include meetings of partner organizations, sessions on special scientific and management issues, oral and poster presentations, and evening social gatherings. For more information: http://sbsc.wr.usgs.gov/cprs/news_info/meetings/biennial/2007/index.asp#maincontent

WATER CASA Water Conservation Conference
On Sept. 21 the Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona will be celebrating its tenth anniversary with a conference titled “Conservation Unplugged,” to be held at the Arizona Sonoran Museum, Tucson. The event is advertised as a “‘Whing Ding’ of a Conference”and a “day of water conservation how to’s, why’s and why not’s.” The event seeks to raise awareness among a broad range of audiences with a vested interest in sound water management, to foster consistency in the programs and policies we implement in the future, and to make clear that we all go down the drain if we aren’t all working together to maximize our resources. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. For additional information and register registration forms check: www.watercasa.org

U.S.- Mexico Water Forum Planned
A binational water forum planned for La Paz, Mexico is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 18 - 20. The forum objectives are to share experiences between Baja California Sur and Arizona on water quantity-quality problems and strengthen the collaboration efforts to address water shortage issues. Plans calls for two days of conferences, with a field trip on the third day to the City of La Paz and Todos Santos wastewater treatment plants and to a desalinization plant located in Los Cabos. For additional information about the event contact Mario Castaneda, GateWay Community College, Phoenix, 602-286-8663; castaneda@gatewaycc.edu

Western Governors’ Water Conference
Water Policies and Planning in the West: Ensuring a Sustainable Future, a conference organized by the Western Governors’ Association and the Western States Water Council, will be conducted Oct. 10-12 at Salt Lake City. The conference is in response to topics raised by a report released by Western Governors, with participants developing policy options and identifying case studies relating to three topics: water planning to deal with challenges resulting from growth; effective watershed approaches to water planning; and responding to climate change and drought impacts. The conference will address the interests of local, state, interstate and federal agency representatives, as well as other stakeholders from non-governmental organizations, and individuals interested in the future of western water planning and management. For additional information and to register go to: www.westgov.org

UA Event Begins Sustainability Week, October 24-31
The University of Arizona and the local community are sponsoring Sustainability Week, Oct 24-31. The UA kicks off the week with a National Campus Sustainability Day, Oct. 24, with the theme “Building a Durable Future: Community, the Campus, and Deep Economy,” followed Oct. 25 by a UA Research Forum and Poster Competition, “Water & Energy Sustainability: Roadblocks and Roadmaps to the Future.” “Educating for Sustainability Conference” (www.arizonaee.org/aaee) Oct. 25-27 is a session for teachers. On Oct. 26 is the “Community Conversation on Water” (www.ag.arizona.edu/azwater/); Viva Verde! Festival (www.arizonaee.org/aaee-events/fall-conference/viva-verde) and “Make A Difference Day” tree planting (www.tucsonaz.gov/tcb/docs/makeadifferenceday2007.pdf) are featured Oct. 27. Events conclude with the Community Sustainability Forum Oct 31. Check for updates on the new UA Campus Sustainability web site (www.sustainability.arizona.edu) or email contact@sustainability.arizona.edu.

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