AMERICAN RIVER WATERSHED CONFERENCE
Factors Affecting the Health of the River
April 12 – 13, 2007

in conjunction with the Local Government Commission
and California Extreme Precipitation Symposium

PURPOSE OF CONFERENCE

The American River watershed provides important resources to the economy, environment, and well being of the Sacramento region. Over the next several decades, the changes suggested by rapid growth and climate change will likely make it more difficult to maintain the health of the watershed while effectively meeting increased demands for flood control, water, recreation, and aquatic ecosystems. This year’s American River Watershed Conference will consider how water resources managers are addressing the challenges posed by climate change and what land use decision makers are doing to bring growth management policies into line with long-term watershed management needs.

Toward this end, the conference sponsors are pleased to partner with the Local Government Commission in hosting a commission workshop on the Ahwahnee Water Principles that will run parallel with the sessions offered by the conference. In addition, the California Extreme Precipitation Symposium will hold its 13th Annual Conference on Friday April 13, 2007 in partnership with other sessions.

Dates: April 12 – 13, 2007

Location:
The site of this year’s conference is on the campus of California State University, Sacramento. Situated in the heart of the Capital City, CSU Sacramento is conveniently located next to major freeways and minutes from Sacramento International Airport. All two days of the conference will be held in the University Union. This modern facility has a food court and on-site amenities that cater to students and off-campus guests.

American RiverParking:
Campus parking is by permit only. Daily parking permits can be purchased for $5.00 from machines located in the parking lot adjacent to the University Union.

Lodging:
Several hotels are located within a short distance of the CSUS campus.
Please click here for the hotel list.

For conference information visit:
www.csus.edu/CREST/American_River_Watershed_Conference.html

If you would like to organize a theme session or need more information regarding conference content, please contact:
Ron Coleman, CSUS Biology Department, rcoleman@csus.edu.