NGWA Conference on Hydrology and Water Scarcity in the Rio Grande Basin

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

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7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.


The Rio Grande and Its Interconnected Groundwater
Daniel B. Stephens, Ph.D., PG

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources of this important resource.

10:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

10:20 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Handout files available
The Rio Grande and Its Interconnected Groundwater (cont.)
William M. Alley, Ph.D.

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources of this important resource.

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.


Panel: Managing Water Resources in Times of Drought
John Fleck, John M. Stomp III, P.E., Scott Reinert, PE, PG and Gary Esslinger

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.


The Rio Grande and Its Interconnected Groundwater (cont.)
Bruce Thomson, Ph.D.

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources of this important resource.

3:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

3:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Handout files available
The Rio Grande and Its Interconnected Groundwater (cont.)
Laura Bexfield

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources of this important resource.

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.


Focus on Middle Rio Grande
Bruce Thomson, Ph.D.

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources with a focus on the Middle Rio Grande.

Handout files available
Focus on Upper and Lower Basins, Espanola, and Mesilla
William M. Alley, Ph.D.

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources with a focus on the Upper and Lower Rio Grande, Espanola, and Mesilla Basins.

9:40 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Handout files available
Focus on Middle Rio Grande (cont.)
Nathan Myers

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources with a focus on the Middle Rio Grande.

Handout files available
Focus on Upper and Lower Basins, Espanola, and Mesilla (cont.)
William M. Alley, Ph.D.

The Rio Grande and its interconnected groundwater, sustain life and the economy of a large arid region, encompassing three States and part of Mexico. This session brings together groundwater and watershed scientists, water managers, and others to discuss what is known about the quantity, quality, and interconnections of the groundwater and surface-water resources with a focus on the Upper and Lower Rio Grande, Espanola, and Mesilla Basins.