GRA is now inviting abstracts for papers and posters in the following topic areas: Watershed and basin management approaches; Water source characterization & protection; Resource optimization-simulation modeling; Coupled-systems issues, definition & modeling; Contaminant simulation and visualization; Groundwater storage and recovery challenges; Non-point sources and basin plans; Sustainable management for agriculture; Emerging contaminant technologies & cleanup; Remediated groundwater rights & water reuse; Groundwater recharge and water reuse; and Legislative, regulatory and policy issues.

The Groundwater Resources Association invites you to submit abstracts for its 13th Annual Meeting & Conference, to be held in Sonoma County, CA on September 23-24, 2004. Abstract subject areas are listed in the adjacent box.

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are limited to a maximum of one page and should include a title, author's name and affiliation, contact information and subject area (see adjacent list). Click here for additional information on abstract and presentation policy and formatting requirements. Abstracts are due April 30, 2004. Submit abstract and submittal form by email to: Mary Megarry, GRA, mmegarry@nossaman.com, (916) 446-3626.

GRA's Annual Meeting and Conference serves as a forum for groundwater industry professionals to:

• Interact, network, and discuss current challenges and issues, and groundwater research needs
  
• Meet in GRA Committees to discuss current and emerging groundwater issues and plan organization activities
  

GRA is working with several affiliate organizations as cooperators of the conference, including the US Geological Survey, California Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, Association of California Water Agencies, Water Education Foundation, National Ground Water Association, and International Association of Hydrogeologists.

Annual Meeting & Highlights: The GRA Annual Meeting Committee is developing this year's program to address the broad spectrum of California's groundwater resource, contamination, and reuse integration issues with oral and poster presentations. Two days of General and Concurrent Sessions will provide up-to-date technical and policy presentations on current and future challenges for groundwater resource management and contaminant remediation. Networking highlights include: the President's Reception; poster session; Awards &Annual Meeting Luncheon; field trip in the local area to see hydrogeologic points of interest and groundwater management activities; GRA Committee meetings, and a pre-Conference golf tournament.

Location: The GRA Annual Meeting and Conference will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California. The newly renovated, mission style hotel is surrounded by two18- hole golf courses, close to many Sonoma and Napa County wineries, and just 30 miles from Bodega Bay!

GRA Presentation Policy: Abstract submitters whose abstracts are selected for presentation agree to prepare and submit a presentation or other supporting literature, paper or information by September 1, 2004. Authors also agree that the information will be available for subsequent posting on the GRA Web site. Submitters who do not provide their presentation information on time may be replaced by an alternate. 2004

	2004 Key Dates April 30: Abstracts due May 30: Authors notified September 1: Presentation due

About GRA: GRA was formed in 1992 to promote the protection of groundwater resources and to serve as a forum for groundwater information, education and advocacy. GRA's mission is resource management that protects and improves groundwater through education and technical leadership. GRA meets its mission by facilitating discussion forums, including seminars, workshops, and Annual and Branch meetings.