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Water Resources Conference

SCWRC Call for Abstracts

THE EIGHTH BIENNIAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCE on water resources in South Carolina will be held October 16-17, 2024 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC.

The conference's purpose is to provide an open forum to discuss current water policies, research projects, and water management in the state.

  • Presentation Topics
    • Water Policy and Planning
    • Surface Water and Groundwater Systems
    • Hydrologic Monitoring and Modeling
    • Climate, Weather, and Stormwater Issues
    • Agriculture and Infrastructure Issues
    • Water Quality and Public Health
  • Registration Info

    Registration will open in May. There will be a flat fee of $50 for student registration

    One Day Registration

    • $175 (Before 9/16/2024)
    • $195 (After 9/15/2024)

    Full Conference Registration

    • $250 (Before 9/16/2024)
    • $275 (After 9/15/2024)
  • Oral Presentation Info
    • Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decisions in June 2024.
    • Oral presentations are limited to 20 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for questions. A session moderator will be present to introduce presenters and guide the presentation times.
    • Oral presenters may submit a manuscript (suggested maximum length of up to 10 pages), but manuscripts are NOT required.
    • Presenters are asked to bring their PowerPoint presentation to the conference on a flash drive. The PPT will be loaded onto the presentation laptop before the scheduled session.
  • Poster Presentation Info
    • Posters are accepted from professionals and students, but only students are eligible for the Student Poster Competition. Poster presenters are requested to stand by their poster during the poster session on the first evening to answer questions. This presentation period will be mandatory for students who would like to be judged for the Student Poster Competition.
    • Presenters are encouraged to submit a PDF file of the poster before the conference for the proceedings.
    • Poster size should be 4’ x 3’, stands WILL be provided and posters will be displayed for both days of the conference in a specified viewing area.
South Carolina Water Resources Center
South Carolina Water Resources Center | 509 Westinghouse Rd, Pendleton, SC 29670