UA Water Sustainability Program Issues RFP, Sponsors Workshop

RFP: UA Water Researchers
The University of Arizona Water Sustainability Program is accepting proposals for the competitive grants program through the Technology and Research Initiative Fund, administered by the Arizona Board of Regents. TRIF funding to WSP supports UA water research, education, and outreach in water-related areas of importance to the state.
It is expected that $800,000 will be available to fund new projects in FY 2006-07, subject to final ABOR approval. Proposals must be submitted by January 31. Funding will begin July 1. Single and multi-year proposals will be accepted; single-year proposals, however, are preferred. Only UA faculty and staff are eligible to submit proposals; however, partnerships with and support from private and public sector agencies are strongly encouraged.
WSP is coordinated by four UA water centers: Water Resources Research Center; Water Quality Center; Center for Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas; and Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing. Links to these centers are on web site mentioned below.
For additional information check the web site: http://uawater.arizona.edu/grants/rfp.html or contact Jackie Moxley, WSP coordinator, 520-792-9591, X 17 or jmoxley@ag.arizona.edu

Workshop: Innovations in Arsenic Management for Water Providers

This half-day workshop/training session offers information on response options for the new arsenic MCL. Leading Arizona experts on arsenic occurrence, regulatory activities, health effects, water treatment for arsenic removal, and management of arsenic-bearing residuals will participate. This session is for everyone with an interest in arsenic regulation as it affects Arizona water supply.
Sponsored by University of Arizona Water Sustainability Program; Feb. 17, 2006, 10 AM to 3 PM, University of Arizona. Registration and agenda information on the WSP website, http://uawater.arizona.edu