July 1, 2002

Re: "NITRATE IN GROUNDWATER: SOURCES, IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS"
November 12-13, 2002 in Fresno, CA

Dear Interested Parties and Prospective Participants:

The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) is pleased to invite you to participate as an exhibitor and/or sponsor at its Fifth Symposium in its Series on Groundwater Contaminants, "Nitrate in Groundwater: Sources, Impacts and Solutions", November 12-13, 2002 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center in Fresno, CA.

The Symposium will offer many benefits for exhibitors and sponsors. Specific activities will take place in the exhibit hall, and exhibit hours will be structured to give attendees maximum opportunity to interact with your representatives. Pre- and post-Symposium registration lists will also be made available to you.

Nitrate remains California's most widely recognized groundwater contaminant, and the problem appears to be growing. Landowners, growers, waste water treatment plant operators, ranchers and planners are becoming increasingly aware of the role of urban wastewater management and agricultural land use practices in contributing to successful nitrate management. Innovative programs in land use planning, outreach to encourage pro-active agricultural practices and increasing awareness among users of groundwater have made inroads to addressing the nitrate problem. However, recent investigations reveal that nitrate contamination may be more wide spread, and in deeper groundwater, than previously thought. Politics, shaped by litigation, may be playing a stronger role in identifying issues than thoughtful discourse and sound science.

Collaborators from the agricultural, public water supply, urban waste water, academic, consultant and regulatory fields of California have joined together to provide a neutral, non-partisan environment within which the most recent advances and knowledge can be shared and the state of the situation accurately defined. Your participation during the Symposium will add expertise directed towards resolving the issues and shaping the future of California's groundwater.

GRA expects at least 200 participants at its "Nitrate in Groundwater" Symposium. Reserve your exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities now…Don't miss out on a great opportunity to provide attendees with new ideas and solutions. Their organizations will profit and so will yours! !

TABLE TOP EXHIBITS
Exhibitors receive recognition in the Symposium binder, one (1) draped 6' table and two (2) chairs, one (1) full Symposium registration, and listing on GRA Web site. (8'x10' exhibits are allowed although pipe and drape will not be provided.)

Cost: $550 for GRA members & Symposium cooperating organization members $625 for non-members (Please add $50 per table top space if you need electricity.)

SYMPOSIUM CO-SPONSOR
Symposium co-sponsorship includes recognition on cover of the Symposium brochure and binder, one (1) full Symposium registration, one (1) tabletop exhibit, signage during Symposium, recognition on GRA Web site, and one ¼ page ad in HydroVisions.

Cost: $1,000

LUNCHEON SPONSOR
Luncheon sponsorship includes signage during luncheon, recognition in the Symposium binder and on GRA Web site, business card size ad in HydroVisions, and one (1) full Symposium registration.

Cost: $750

RECEPTION SPONSOR
Reception sponsorship includes signage during reception, recognition in the Symposium binder and on GRA Web site, business card size ad in HydroVisions, and one (1) full Symposium registration.

Cost: $750

REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSOR
Sponsorship of a morning or afternoon refreshment break entitles you to recognition in the Symposium binder and on GRA Web site, and signage during the break assigned.

Cost: $300 per break

Please complete and submit the Sponsor/Exhibitor Order Form including the person in your organization who will be using the full registration that is included with all of the above except "refreshment break" sponsorships.

Exhibitor set-up is on November 12, 2002 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To forward exhibitor displays and materials for the Symposium, please ship them no earlier than three (3) days before the Symposium start date to: Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA 93721, Hold for Arrival of Name/Co.: _______, Arrival Date: _______, Deliver to: Guest room or Ballroom.