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February 2012 AWRA President’s Message
February 22, 2012 | Posted by smcclung
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I went to AGU in December and I am sure some of you did as well. Here is something that you will not see at an AWRA meeting. It will be the real me, or the real Carol Collier, or the “one-an-only” Michael Campana greeting you near the registration desk, listening to your presentations, going on the fun-run, and loitering near the bar at the social event. At AWRA we are serious about being inclusive, and strive to provide equal opportunities for our old-members, new members, and non-members to interact with the leaders of the water resources community. FYI, the trees in Armstrong Redwood State Reserve near Gurneville, CA were much more interesting to meet than that cardboard cutout!
Speaking of members and membership, I hope that if you were a member in 2011 or before, you have renewed your AWRA membership, if you are a new member – Welcome-, and if you are not yet a member you will consider becoming one.
To me, membership in AWRA means many things and has many benefits. To be sure there are important tangible benefit like access to the JAWRA, and not only the recent issues, but all issues back to number 1; discounts on conference registration fees; and Impact. But these tangible benefits represent only a fraction of your membership benefits, and perhaps more importantly what you support by being a member. AWRA conferences and other events are great opportunities for professional development and networking. If you participate in one of our events I hope that you will notice that we are scientifically diverse, international, and inclusive to all participants. Your membership provides the resources that enable AWRA staff and board members to interact with community leaders, resource managers, and representatives of Federal agencies and international organizations promoting greater public awareness and appreciation of the value of integrated water resources management and the roles of water professionals like yourself. Finally, AWRA membership provides you with the opportunity to make a meaningful commitment to promote multidisciplinary integrated water resources research and management in the U.S. and abroad.
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