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Colleagues: If you have not already done so, please submit an abstract for the UF Water Institute Symposium. The deadline is 10 days away. For more information see below and attached Wendy Graham The University of Florida and Progress Energy partner to host The UF Water Institute Symposium "Sustainable Water Resources: Florida Challenges, Global Solutions" February 27 - 28, 2008, Gainesville, Florida - Hilton University of Florida Conference Center CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The UF Water Institute encourages you to submit an abstract on-line for presentation at the UF Water Institute Symposium focused on Florida Challenges and Global Solutions for Sustainable Water Resources www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water. The two day symposium will bring together scientists, engineers, academics, policy makers, water managers, industry representatives, lawyers, students and the public interested in exchanging ideas and considering new ways to address the complex, inter-related challenges to water resources sustainability. Presentations are being sought to share examples of research, education, new technologies and improved policies related to some of the major challenges and issues of ensuring water resources sustainability for Florida and beyond. Presentation topics will include, but are not limited to: Challenges to water resource sustainability * Population growth and land use change impacts to water resource sustainability * Climate variability and climate change factors impacting water resource sustainability * Public health, wildlife health, ecosystem health and water resource sustainability Solutions for pressing issues using science, technology, policy and education * Water availability and allocation * Nutrient enrichment of surface, ground and coastal waters * Sources and impacts of emerging contaminants * Socioeconomic impacts of water resources decisions * Public perceptions, values and attitudes toward water issues Attention Students: Prizes for the two best student posters will be awarded. All abstracts must be submitted electronically using the submission form no later than October 10, 2007. http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water/default.aspx?page=356 All presenters must register for the conference. Registration Rates: includes full participation in two day symposium, reception, breaks and lunch on both days * Standard $150, * Students $ 50, * Late Registration (after Dec 31st) $205 Dates of Interest: * Abstract submission Deadline -October 10, 2007 * On-line Registration opens -October 30, 2007 * Registration deadline -December 31, 2007 * Reservation deadline for discounted hotel rooms -January 24, 2008 Accommodations: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center is offering participants a special room rate of $129 per night. The UF Conference Center is a "Florida Green Lodge." www.FloridaGreenLodging.org For more information: Visit: www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water <http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/conferences/water> Contact : Lisette Staal, UF Water Institute, [log in to unmask] tel: (352) 392-5893 x2116, fax: (352) 392-6855