2010 Water & Climate Change Adaptation Symposium: From the Sierra to the Ocean
From the Sierra to the ocean, the effect of climate change on water resources will be felt throughout the watershed. The October 19-20, 2010 Water & Climate Change Adaptation Symposium: From the Sierra to the Ocean at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach will highlight linkages between freshwater and coastal impacts, and focus on adaptation planning and emerging science issues and trends. It will also serve as a forum for engaging federal agency partners in an ongoing coordination process.
Severe weather, a less-explored effect of climate change - and one with its implications for increased flooding and coastal inundation - is a special feature of this 1-1/2 day symposium sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources and the Water Education Foundation. The symposium, held in coordination with the Ocean Protection Council, also will provide updates on impacts of climate change to Southern California water supplies.
This symposium is especially intended for water agency board members and staff and city and county representatives interested in the latest thinking on adaptation as it may affect their jurisdictions.
Symposium Topics Include:
- Adaptation Planning Actions
- State of the Climate and Breaking Science News
- Extreme Events/Severe Weather - What Can We Predict?
- Green Adaptation Opportunities
Click here to view the draft agenda.
The registration fee is $275 and includes a special reception at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Tuesday, October 19. The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth largest aquarium in the nation. It displays over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean - participants will be able to tour some of these exhibits during the reception. The registration fee also includes lunch October 19, coffee breaks October 19 and 20, and background materials.
Conference registration/check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 19. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 5:15 p.m., followed by a 6:15 p.m. reception at the aquarium. The program will resume from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, October 20.
We have secured a limited number of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach at the special rate of $110, plus tax, per night. Room reservations can be made by contacting the Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234. Be sure to say you are attending the Water Education Foundation symposium.
Symposium scholarships are available. Contact the Water Education Foundation, (916) 444-6240, for more information on scholarship qualifications.
Click here to register securely online for the 2010 Water & Climate Change Adaptation Symposium.