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10 Arizona Water Resource May - June 2003 ADEQ Seeks Applicants for Water Quality Improvement Grants The Arizona Department of Water Quality is requesting applica- tions for projects to be funded during the 2003 grant cycle of the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program. Approximately $1.2 million is available for multiple awards during this grant cycle, with money provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions of the 319(h) section of the Clean Water Act. Accomplishments of successful grant applications must include: improve, protect or maintain water quality in an Arizona water body by addressing a non -point source of pollution; demonstrate acceptable water quality management principles, sound design and appropriate procedures; yield benefits at a level commensurate with project costs for the benefit of the state; have an on- the - ground implementation component within Arizona; and provide for at least 40 percent of the project costs as non - federal match. Deadline to submit applications is Sept. 24. For a grant manual with program information and application forms call Danese Cameron at 602- 771 -4569 or at 800 - 234 -5677, X 771 -4569. The manual can be downloaded at the ADEQ web site: http: / /www.adeq.state.az.us/ environ /water /mgmt /planning.html #improve. Grant workshops will be conducted throughout the state in July. Check Online Catalog for Federal Watershed Funding Ems recently updated "Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection" is available on -line on a searchable web- site. The website offers information on 84 federal funding sources that may be available to help fund watershed - related projects. The website was developed by the EPNs Office of Water Finance Work Group with representatives from the Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Office of Wastewater Management, and Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. For more information call 1- 800- 490 -9198 or visit http: / /www.epa.gov /watershedfunding. Call for Papers, Also Upcoming Conference The American Membrane Technology Association has issued a call for papers for its Aug 4 -7, 2004 biennial conference, "Water Resource Development Using Membranes." The theme of the conference will focus on the role of membranes in the development of water resources for municipal and industrial growth. Increasingly membranes are playing a major role in providing water professionals with new and cost effective solutions to satisfy the demand for addi- tional water supplies. The conference will explore the current tech- nological solutions in seawater desalination, wastewater reclamation and water quality enhancement using membranes to remove water borne pathogens, in addition to other topics. Abstracts must be submitted by Sept. 1, 2003. For additional in- formation check the AMTA web site: http://wwwmembranes- amta.org. Also check the web site for information on the AMTA Aug. 3 -5 symposium, "Membrane Technology Comes of Age," with pre- conference workshop "National Road Map for Desalination Research." Arizona Drought Task Force Seeks Input The Governor's Drought Task Force is in the process of es- tablishing an effective and efficient approach to accomplishing its task. It is committed to using the best scientific informa- tion available and having significant stakeholder involvement in the design of the drought plan. A drought task force web site has been established, linked to the Arizona Department of Water Resources website, at www.water.az.gov /gdtf/ Sugges- tions are welcomed for additional links, materials that should be included, graphics, etc. Also encouraged are suggestions regarding the planning process and any concerns. Email sug- gestions and comments to wrdtf @adwr.state.az.us National Groundwater Conference Scheduled The National Ground Water Association will host its 2003 Ground Water Expo Dec. 9 -12 in Orlando, FL. The NGWA mis- sion is to enhance the skills and credibility of all groundwater pro- fessionals, develop and exchange industry knowledge and promote the groundwater industry and understanding of groundwater re- sources. For additional information about the conference check the NGWA website, http: / /www.ngwa.org. NM Symposium on Hydrologic Modeling New Mexico Symposium on Hydrologic Modeling will be con- ducted at Macey Center, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM, Aug. 12. Registration deadline for the one -day technical symposium is August 8. For additional information and to register check the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute's web site at http: // wrri.nmsu.edu/index.htnil. NRWA Plans Fall Conference The National Rural Water Association's 2003 annual conference will be Oct. 19 -22 in Oklahoma City. Attendees registering by Sept. 5 will receive a discount. According to NRWA, "This exciting fall event gives water professionals throughout the nation a chance to network with peers, communicate with high- ranking government officials, examine new products, technologies and services, as well as have some fun." NRWA represents more than 22,000 water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. Check the NRWA web site for more information and to register online: http: / /www.nrwa.org.