International Conference on Challenges in Coastal Hydrology & Water Quality, Louisiana USA

International Conference on Challenges in Coastal Hydrology & Water Quality, Louisiana USA


We would like to draw your attention to the upcoming International
Conference on Challenges in Coastal Hydrology & Water Quality, to be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA ( http://hydrology.lsu.edu/CCHWQ/). Over 120 papers will be presented in 26 technical sessions including
( http://hydrology.lsu.edu/CCHWQ/2006CCHWQ_program.pdf):
     * Hurricane Katrina/Rita Impacts
     * Global Change Effects on Coastal Water Resources
     * Coastal Hydrology and Processes
     * Coastal Water Quality
     * Flood Control and Risk Assessment
     * Surface Water and Ground Water Interaction in Coastal Regions
     * Freshwater Resources and Saltwater Intrusion
     * Eutrophication in Coastal Waters
     * Coastal Wetlands and Restoration
     * GIS and Spatial Applications in Coastal Hydrology
The Conference will have a tour to New Orleans and another to the
Mississippi River diversion control structure
(http://hydrology.lsu.edu/CCHWQ/2006CCHWQ_tours.pdf).

The conference has attracted a significant number of nationally and
internationally well-known figures, who have long been at the forefront of coastal hydrology and environment education, research, development, management, and practice. Nearly 20 countries covering 5 continents, including a number of the major countries active in coastal water and environmental management throughout the world will be represented. It is
hoped that long-lasting, productive personal and professional associations