Conference Flyer - American Water Resources Association

Water for Mega Cities: Challenges and Solutions
International Specialty Conference
Jointly organized by
American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society (BHES)
September 16-18, 2013
Beijing, China
Call for Papers
Conference Theme
Mega Cities like Beijing and others are facing profound
challenges in securing and managing adequate and reliable water
resources. Increasing urbanization, population and economic
growth and major changes in hydrologic and climatic conditions
all impact water supplies and water quality. AWRA and BHES
are cosponsoring this first international Specialty Conference on
Water for Mega Cities: Challenges and Solutions to provide a
unique international forum to exchange experiences and advances
in science and policy for water resources planning and sustainable
water management for Mega Cities.
Conference Objectives and Benefits of Participating
Adequate and reliable water resources are essential to the
sustainable development of Mega Cities. The aim of this
international forum is fourfold:
Present new findings in and approaches to integrated water
resources management and urban hydrology;
Promote communications among scientists, managers,
engineers, stakeholders, and policy- and decision-makers on
water resources management challenges and solutions;
Share real-world experiences in addressing water
management challenges under changing conditions; and
Present management applications and guidelines to address
water issues in urban environments.
Conference Topics
Water Resources Management
Developing and managing multiple water resources
Science, policy and finances
Sustainable water management
Integrated Water Resources Management – Mega
City case studies
Water projections, conservation and education
Acquisition of new supplies and balancing multiple
water demands
Successful water manager and academic partnerships
Successful federal, provincial, local/city water
management governance models
Urban Water Supply Reliability, Quality Protection
Advances in hydrological science and storm water
management in urban and source supply areas
Water supply reliability planning challenges and
solutions
Wastewater treatment and safe application of
reclaimed water
Water supply security under multiple environmental
and socio-economic stresses including climate change
Drought contingency planning
This three-day conference will assemble scientists, engineers,
practitioners, water managers and professionals from academia,
government agencies, private institutions and consulting
organizations to share their findings, experiences, and interest on
water resources planning and management of Mega Cities.
Conference Topics
Submissions of abstracts for conference presentation are
welcomed on the following theme topics.
Water Resources Management
Urban Water Supply Reliability and Quality Protection
Watershed, Environmental Protection and Management
Watershed & Environmental Protection, Management
Climate change impacts on water availability and
adaptive management
Ecosystem maintenance and integrated watershed
management
Urban / catchment runoff control & management (flood
control and mitigation)
Stream restoration and aquatic biodiversity maintenance
Source water pollution prevention and mitigation
measures
Point and nonpoint pollution mitigation
Interbasin water transfer impacts and mitigation
For more information go to: http://www.awra.org.

Abstract Submission
Abstracts are invited for conference oral presentations and panels. English is the official language for both abstracts and
presentations. Please go to the AWRA website for information about submission of abstract at http://www.awra.org.
ABSTRACTS ARE DUE by Apri1 1, 2013. Selected papers will be published in a special AWRA Journal Issue.
Yongding River, Beijing
Urban Development
Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities
Companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations involved in all facets of water resources are encouraged to
exhibit and there are many opportunities and levels of Conference Co-sponsorship. Contact information will be on the
website: http://www.awra.org
Conference Organizing Committee Chairs
Dr. Ge SUN (Co-chair), US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, USA
Professor CHEN Tie (Co-chair), Beijing Water Authority and Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society (BHES), China
Professor Ari MICHELSEN (Technical Co-chair), Texas A&M AgriLife Research, USA
Professor WANG Hao (Technical Co-chair), Chinese Academy of Engineering, China
Professor MENG Qingyi (Local Organizing Committee Chair), Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute, China
Conference Venue
Beijing City is China’s capital, and an important center of politics, the economy, and education. With a population of around
19 million, Beijing is certainly one of the world’s Mega Cities.
All conference functions will be held at Yulong International Hotel, (http://yulonghotel.com.cn/index_en.html), No.40
Fucheng Road, Xicheng-Financial Street & Xidan, Beijing, China. It is a large, modern facility with plenty of space for
networking, private meetings, social events and has outstanding meeting halls and exhibition space.
Lama Temple, Beijing
Grand Canal, Beijing
For more information go to: http://www.awra.org.