The prospect of renewed episodes of deep land subsidence in the San Joaquin Valley is very real: San Joaquin Valley groundwater levels are at historic lows; groundwater pumping is increasing in response to a drought and cutbacks in surface water deliveries; and Valley population growth has imposed an ever-increasing demand on water supplies. Deep land subsidence threatens infrastructure and buildings, water delivery systems, and long-term water supply capacity. This symposium will examine the current state of deep land subsidence in the San Joaquin Valley. Please join us for a day of presentations from a panel of distinguished speakers who will discuss the many aspects of this topic. Our panel includes representatives from:

• United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  
• National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
  
• California Department of Water Resources (CA DWR)
  
• San Luis Water District
  
• Central California Irrigation District
  
• AMEC Earth and Environmental
  
• Harris Galveston Subsidence District
  

We will address the following issues and topics:

• San Joaquin Valley groundwater supply and aquifer overdraft
  
• History of San Joaquin Valley land subsidence
  
• California water policy and implications for subsidence
  
• Historical and current impacts
  
• Remote sensing, GPS, and geophysical techniques for assessment
  
• Lessons learned and mitigation approaches in Phoenix, Arizona and Harris-Galveston, TX area
  
• Roundtable discussions

Limited seating — please book your reservation early to guarantee a space!

Conference Registration Information*:

Early Registration, on or before September 15, 2009:

Individual $120
Corporate Group (3 or more) $100 per person
Student $ 60

Late Registration, after September 15, 2009:

Individual $150
Corporate Group (3 or more) $120 per person
Student $ 75

* 20% Discount for Municipal, State, and Federal Government Employees

Registration includes a lunch entree, snacks, and hors d’oeuvres during a no-host cocktail hour.

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please contact the Fresno Radisson directly to book your hotel accommodations and use code “AEGGRA”. Discounted room rates are available for November 3 and 4.

Hotel Information:
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
2233 Ventura Street
Fresno, California 93721, US
Reservations: 1-800-395-7046
Telephone: (559) 268-1000
www.radisson.com/fresnoca

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Opportunities are available to sponsor breakfast, lunch, breaks, and evening hors d’oeuvres — please contact Lynne Baumgras or Richard Fink for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please reserve the November 4, 2009 symposium date and join us to learn about the latest research findings and policy issues related to San Joaquin Valley land subsidence from aquifer overdraft. For more information, please contact Lynne Baumgras at lbaumgras@bskinc.com (559-497-2880) or Richard Fink at rfink@kleinfelder.com (559.577-1451).

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