ASCE: Senate Passes Major Water Resources Bill

Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers

The American Society of Civil Engineers, which houses AGI Member Organization the Geo-Institute celebrated the passage of bill S.2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016" in the Senate.

Critical Issues: Register today for the AGI Forum on Groundwater Issues!

American Institute of Professional Geologists

Geological Society of America

National Association of State Boards of Geology

Register today for the 2016 Critical Issues Forum on Addressing Changes in Regional Groundwater Resources: Lessons from the High Plains Aquifer, which will be held October 27-28, 2016 in Golden, Colorado. Members of AGI member organizations receive a discount on full priced registration. Book your accommodations by September 30 and register by October 15 for lower rates.

Critical Issues: Map of the Day - Water Resources in Georgia

Interactive Map of Water Resources in Georgia

#MapOfTheDay! Today the Critical Issues Program (@AGI_GeoIssues) shared a map of water resources in Georgia from the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (@GASoilandWater), which you can find at http://bit.ly/2bZ7px8.

Critical Issues: Map of the Day - Water Resources in Oklahoma

Interactive Map of Oklahoma Water Resources

#MapOfTheDay! Today the Critical Issues Program (@AGI_GeoIssues) shared a map of water resources in Oklahoma from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (@OKWaterBoard) http://bit.ly/2bIKFDO.

GSL: 2017 - The Year of Risk

Geological Society of London

The Geological Society of London (GSL) announced that they have designated 2017 as "The Year of Risk," following two successful themed years. In addition to geohazards GSL will explore the increasingly complex risks associated with growing demand for resources like water, minerals and energy.

Interactive maps of global climate information

NOAA View is a data exploration tool produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and developed by the NOAA Environmental Visualization Laboratory. It contains an enormous amount of information relevant to global geoscience issues in interactive map form. Over 100 different datasets are available on a wide range of topics related to the Earth system. Datasets include:

Interactive map of environmental monitoring and management in Utah

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality provides a large amount of environmental monitoring and management information in interactive map form. The Utah Environmental Interactive Map includes information on:

Interactive map of water resources in Georgia

The Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission's Interactive Mapping Experience provides a large amount of information on water and conservation in Georgia. The interactive map includes information on:

Interactive map of water resources in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Water Resource Board's General Viewer provides a large amount of information on water resources in Oklahoma. The interactive map includes:

Desalination as a Source of Fresh Water

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Background: Fresh water is an increasingly scarce resource in an increasingly populous and water-intensive world. Maintaining an adequate supply of fresh water both nationally and globally will be one of the largest challenges of the 21st century. Desalination of salty water – from both the ocean and the ground – represents a huge potential source of fresh water. The development of this resource requires a combination of geoscience, engineering, waste management, policy, and community outreach and participation.

Our speakers are:

Tzahi Cath, Ph.D., Ben L. Fryrear Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines | Slides Video
Jessica H Jones, Director of Communications, Poseidon Water | Slides Video
Katherine R. Zodrow, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Environmental Engineering, Montana Tech of the University of Montana; Non-Resident Scholar, Center for Energy Studies, James A. Baker III Institute, Rice University | Slides Video

Webinar Co-Sponsors: National Ground Water Association, Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists, International Association of Hydrogeologists: United States National Chapter

CEU Credits

To earn CEU credits, please complete the associated on-demand GOLI course that was developed from this webinar with a grade of 70% or higher and then submit your application for CEUs. CEUs are awarded from the American Institute of Professional Geologists. To view the full list of on-demand GOLI courses, please browse the GOLI course catalog.

Resources to learn more:

View this webinar's Question & Answer session
Colorado School of Mines, Advanced Water Technology Center (AQWATEC) website
Engineering Research Center for Re-inventing the Nation's Urban Water Infrastructure website
Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant website
USGS National Brackish Groundwater Assessment website
USGS Circular 1405: Estimated Use of Water in the United States 2010
National Groundwater Association Information Brief: Brackish Groundwater
Texas Water Development Board website
Texas Desalination Plant Database
Texas Water Development Board: Brackish Groundwater Manual for Texas Regional Water Planning Groups
Buono, R.M., Zodrow, K.R., Alvarez, P.J.J., Qilin, L., 2015, A New Frontier in Texas: Managing and Regulating Brackish Groundwater

Search the Geological Surveys Database for reports and factsheets about desalination.

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