This regional conference merges water science and policy to promote collaboration between scientists and policy makes on water-policy decisions. It was developed in response to comments from previous water quality and groundwater conference participants who stressed the need to better integrate science and policy. The conference will include presentations, featured speakers, panel discussions, and a poster session. For more information call 509-335-3530 or e-mail joyt@wsu.edu

• To improve the interaction, collaboration, and communication between scientists and policy makers.
• To engage with scientists on the needs, constraints and opportunities policy makers face.
• To engage policy makers on the contributions and the limits that science can offer to the policy process.

Watershed Groups conservation and Irrigation Districts Water and Natural Resources Agency Staff and Scientists Federal, Tribal, State, County, Local Officials and Staff Environmental and Natural Resources Attorneys

Water Resources Advisory Committees and Councils Non-governmental Organizations University Researchers, Educators and Students Resource Use and Protection Advocates Interested Citizens

Contact:

Joy Thompson; 509-335-3530; joyt@wsu.edu or
Diane Weber; 509-335-5532; weberd@wsu.edu