NWRI Highlights
Join us for the next NWRI Clarke Prize Conference on November 15, 2013, at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California, followed by the Twentieth Annual Clarke Prize Award Dinner and Lecture . Click here for more information. |
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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and Southern California Salinity Coalition (SCSC) held an interactive workshop on June 1, 2012, in Los Angeles to revisit salinity challenges and potential solutions to salinity management issues in Southern California. Speaker presentations and workshop hand-outs are available to download. Click here for more information. The "Salinity Management Study Update Workshop" report is now available. Click here to download the report. NWRI administers SCSC.
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Go to YouTube to watch videos from the NWRI "Water From Water" international video series (1993-2005), such as the "Value of Water," "Veins of Mother Earth," and more. The "Water From Water" video series was developed by NWRI to enable the general public, decision makers, and water industry professionals to gain a broader understanding of issues in water science and technology. Click here to watch the videos on YouTube.
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The inaugural NWRI Clarke Prize Conference, held on November 2, 2012, in Newport Beach, California, featured featured presentations and panels from the NWRI Clarke Prize Laureates and representatives from local water and wastewater utilities that focused on identifying, developing, and managing sustainable water supplies in the urban setting. Click here to watch the presentations on video and download the presentation slides.
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The fifth NWRI Award of Excellence was presented to the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) in 2012 for the successful completion of its 10-year Secondary Treatment Program. The award honors water supply and quality projects that demonstrate leadership and commitment to improve water supplies, protect public health and the environment, and enhance the value of water. OCSD received the award at the 2012 NWRI Clarke Prize Conference on Nov. 2, 2012. Click here to read the press release.
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The California Department of Water Resources and NWRI held a “Drought Response” Workshop on November 6, 2012, in Fountain Valley, CA. The purpose was to review and provide updates on drought planning, response, and mitigation measures. Click here to view and download the slide presentations.
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Environmental engineer Dr. Pedro Alvarez of Rice University presented the 2012 Clarke Lecture at the 2012 NWRI Clarke Prize Conference on "Research and Innovations in Urban Water Sustainability," held Nov 2, 2012. The Lecture was titled, "Convergence of Nanotechnology and Microbiology: Emerging Opportunities for Water Disinfection, Microbial Control, and Integrated Urban Water Management." Click here to read the Lecture.
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The third edition of the "NWRI Ultraviolet Disinfection Guidelines for Drinking Water and Water Reuse" (Aug. 2012) is now available as a free download. The third edition includes an updated "Protocols" chapter and new appendix to illustrate the computations involved in the application and evaluation of UV disinfection systems. The third edition was revised by Dr. Robert Emerick of Stantec Consulting and Dr. George Tchobanoglous of UC Davis. Click here for more information.
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For agencies considering the development and implementation of a challenging water project or program, an NWRI “Independent Advisory Panel” can provide the guidance and credibility needed to make appropriate project decisions and develop good public policy. Click here to learn more about the NWRI Panel process.
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Challenging Water Projects Benefit from NWRI “Expert Panel” Review
NWRI is seeking partners to hold conferences or workshops on topics in water, wastewater, and water resources. Our events are streamlined, cost-effective, and well-organized, with the goal of providing training and information to address relevant issues in the water industry. Click here for more information about holding a conference or workshop with NWRI.
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Hold Your Next Conference or Workshop with NWRI
If you are a company in the water industry, please consider joining the NWRI Corporate Associates Program, which promotes collaboration and information exchange between our corporate partners, member agencies, and colleagues in the water industry. Membership fees are used to fund NWRI fellowships. Click here for more information or to sign up.
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This 20-page NWRI White Paper (Jan. 2012) focuses on a case study in Southern California to highlight the potential benefits accrued for agriculture, environmental preservation and enhancement, and energy conservation through the application of direct potable reuse. The white paper was prepared by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Click here to download the report. More information about DPR can be found on our water reuse page.
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Use Consumer Confidence Report to Build the Utility Brand The Utility Branding Network (UBN) has a 2-page tool and checklist called, “Using the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to Build a Positive Brand,” that can help water utilities use the CCR to build confidence in tap water and public trust in the utility. Click here to download the UBN Tool. For more information about the Utility Branding Network, which is administered by NWRI, please visit www.utilitybranding.net.
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Presentations from the International Water Forum held at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2011 are now available to view online as videos. Jeff Mosher, Executive Director of NWRI, spoke at this event, presenting on the Groundwater Replenishment System, the largest water recycling project of its kind in the world. Click here to view the videos at www.runningdry.org/2011waterforum.html.
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View Online Videos of Presentations at the UN International Water Forum
Papers and presentations from the Fourth IWA Specialty Conference on Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in July 2011 are now available to download. The purpose of the conference was to advance the understanding of the dynamics and impacts of NOM as it pertains to drinking water, wastewater, recycled waters, and natural waters. Please click here for more information. |
Presentations from the Managed Aquifer Recharge Symposium, held by the Water Research Foundation (WaterRF), Orange County Water District, and NWRI on January 25-26, 2011, in Irvine, CA, are now available to download. The purpose of the symposium was to highlight the need and benefits of storing more water underground through managed recharge efforts. Click here for more information.
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Various reports from the Southern California Salinity Coalition (SCSC) on managing salts in our water supplies are now available online. Topics range from "desalination brine concentrate management studies," "water softener rebate outreach," and "salinity/nutrient management planning guidelines." Click here to learn more and download the reports. |
Reports from the Southern California Salinity Coalition Available to Download
This NWRI final project report (May 2010) evaluated the presence and fate of constituents of emerging concern (CECs), such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and components of personal care products, in three major drinking water sources for over 25-million people in Southern California. For more information about CECs or to download the report, please click here.
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Support the NWRI Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship Endowment Fund Financial support for graduate students is limited, and NWRI is one of the few organizations that provides fellowships in water and wastewater. Please consider contributing to the endowment fund for the NWRI Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research, which helps students conduct needed experiments, learn new research techniques, collaborate with experts, and publish their research. For more information about the fellowship endowment fund or to donate, please click here.
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