National Water Quality Monitoring

ConferenceWater Quality Monitoring 2002:

Building a Framework for the Future

May 20 –23, 2002Monona Terrace, Madison Wisconsin

On the shores of Lake Monona

National Water Quality Monitoring

ConferenceDedicated to the Leadership,Dedicated to the Leadership,

the Energy, and the Memory the Energy, and the Memory

of of

Elizabeth Jester FellowsElizabeth Jester Fellows

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Conference Sponsors US Environmental Protection Agency US Geological Survey US Department of Fish and Wildlife US Department of Agriculture Assn of Metropolitan Water Utilities Groundwater Protection Council Madison Water Utility Tennessee Valley Authority

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Overarching Themes: Collaboration New & Emerging Technologies New Expectations of Monitoring

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Conference Structure: Pre-conference Workshops Keynote Speakers Elizabeth Fellows Award Presentation 5 Concurrent Sessions (1.5 hr long) Focused Thematic Discussions

Organized by Four Council workgroups Reports of Thematic Discussions

Next Steps for the Council Adding Structure to the Framework

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Conference Schedule: Sunday – Welcoming reception Monday – Extended sessions (workshops) Tuesday – Plenary, Presentations, Posters Wednesday – Presentations, Posters

Elizabeth Fellows award Focused thematic discussions

Thursday - Concluding Sessions Reports of Discussions Next Steps for the Council Additional Framework discussions Field trips

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Focused Workshops (Monday) 1.5 - 6 hours Groundwater Network Design Issues Surface Water Network Design Issues Integrating the CWA and the SDWA International Issues of Cooperation and Comparability The Role of NEMI in Monitoring Design Capacity Building for State and Regional Councils Bridging the Gap Between Assessment and Diagnosis New Technologies Statistics for Everyone Celebrating Our Nation’s Waters

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions (5)Follow the Monitoring Framework

from program design to field and lab work to data management to data analysis to taking action

Each session has 1 hour for presentations & ½ hour for discussion 120 paper presentations 35 poster presentations

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions: Setting the Stage for Monitoring

Monitoring Design on a National Scale What’s New at the State Level Collaborations-Cooperation-Partnerships Involving volunteers to expand your

reach Watersheds: the Natural Basis for

Monitoring

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions: Lab and Field Methods for

Today and Tomorrow Ground Water Sampling and Analysis Metals: Analysis In Situ Monitoring Early Warning Monitoring Enhancing Data Quality and

Comparability I

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions: Lab and Field Methods for Today

and Tomorrow Biological Monitoring Nutrients: Sampling and Analysis Screening Tools for Priority Contaminents Remote Sensing Enhancing Data Quality and Comparability

II

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions: Exploring Opportunities in Data

Management Water Quality Data Elements Applied Database Systems Data Rich Indicators Tools to Link,Explain, & Manage Data Data Warehouse and Repositories

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions: Making Sense of the Data

Considerations for Interpreting Data Considerations for Developing

Nutrient Criteria Selecting Indicators & Categoring

Results Examples & Experiences with

Multimetric Indices

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concurrent Sessions: Data to Information to Action:

Computerizing the Environmental Movement Communicating Results that People Can

Understand Initiating Action at the Local Level Volunteer Monitoring Programs Bridge the

Communication Gap Communicating the Big Picture

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Focused Discussions Explore the relationship between the

monitoring framework and Council workgroups

Watershed Components Interactions Water Information Strategies Methods and Data Comparability Collaboration and Outreach

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

Future

Concluding General Session will report on the

discussions Opportunity for further discussion

all afternoon Or… a chance to be outstanding in

the field

National Water Quality Monitoring Conference 2002:Building a Framework for the

FutureExpected Attendance ~500

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