2023 Upper Oconee Science and Policy Summit - Call for Abstracts and Registration
Exploring the Intersection of Science and Policy in the Upper Oconee Watershed

Sponsored by: Upper Oconee Watershed Network - UGA River Basin Center - UGA Office of Sustainability - Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management Program - Athens-Clarke County Water Conservation Office

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Upper Oconee Watershed Network (UOWN) and its partners are now accepting abstract submissions for the third biennial Upper Oconee Science and Policy Summit.

Our summit brings together scientists, policymakers, activists, students, managers, and community members from across the region to explore the intersection between water resource science, management, and policy in the Upper Oconee Watershed. Oral presentations are invited to:

● Share information about water resource activities occurring in our watershed
● Highlight the integral connections between science, management, and policy
● Identify opportunities and needs for collaboration and action in our watershed
● Introduce our brightest UGA student researchers to the local community

Aquatic research programs provide valuable information and knowledge that better inform policies and management decisions. Unfortunately, much of what we learn from scientific studies never gets passed on to water-resource managers and policy makers. Our summit seeks to address this challenge by:

● Highlighting effective ways for informing management and policy based on scientific information
● Fostering a collaborative, sharing environment for scientists, professionals, and the community
● Identifying research gaps needed to support effective watershed management

Oral presentations are limited to 10 minutes (depending on the number of presenters) and 5 minutes for questions to encourage more time for interactions.

Agenda

 

8:30 Registration, light breakfast and coffee provided by Sips Cafe

9:00 Welcome and Introduction to Summit


Science Track

Session 1:  UOWN Research 


9:15 Erin Lipp TBD

9:30 Megan Robertson Aeromonas Prevalence in the Upper Oconee Watershed

9:45 David Wenner What Continuous Stream Monitoring Can Tell Us About Sampling

 

Session 2:  Local Water Quality Research


10:00 Seth McWhorter Quantifying and Communicating the Risk of “Eagle Killer” Toxin Persistence in Aquatic Environments

10:15 Laura Naslund Characterizing Spatial and Temporal Variability in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Small Impoundments


10:30 Mid morning break

Policy Track


Session 3:  Athens Clarke-County/Education


10:45 Todd Stevenson Stormwater Runoff Reduction

11:00 Stacy Smith Litter and Illegal Dumping in Athens-Clarke County

11:15 Sheridan Soileau Keeping the Flow in our Watershed

11:30 Ella Filston Trash Traps at UGA

11:45 Liz French PreK-12 Environmental Education for Watershed Stewardship

 

Lunch - provided by Taqueria La Parrilla

 

Session 4: Water Policy in the Upper Oconee


1:00 Karen Porter Oconee Rivers Greenway: A Collaboration Between Citizens and Government

1:15 Gail Cowie Flow-Dependent Benefits and Uses of Water Resources in the Oconee River Basin

1:30 Amy Rosemond Sustainability of Stream Health in the Upper Oconee Watershed     Requires Engagement with the Upper Oconee Regional Water Plan

1:45 Andrea White The #1 App for Exploring Georgia’s Rivers (live via Zoom)


2:00 Wine, Beer and Water Quality

3:00 Closing Remarks


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