Call for Abstracts

2025 National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium

Resiliency for Intergrated Water Systems

University of the District of Columbia

The 13th National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium will be held on April 11, 2025, at the University of the District of Columbia. This one-day symposium brings together experts from governmental agencies, academia, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations to discuss challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of water resources and infrastructure in the region, as well as nationally and internationally. The symposium’s program includes a plenary session (9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.), a luncheon keynote speaker (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.), concurrent sessions for oral presentations (1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.), poster presentations (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) and a networking reception (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

Abstracts are solicited for oral (concurrent sessions) and poster presentations in all areas of water resources management and water/sewer/storm infrastructure including but not limited to:

• Agricultural Water Management
• Smart Technology Applications in Water Management (Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning, Robotics, Geospatial Technologies, Cybersecurity, Other)
• Asset Management
• Climate Change and Water Resources
• Food, Energy, Water (FEW) Nexus & Urban Agriculture
• Community Engagement
• Federal Funding Implementation
• Innovations in Water Treatment Technologies
• PFAS and Emerging Contaminants in Water
• Social Justice and Equity in Water Management
• Socio-economics, Workforce Development, and Water Policy
• Uses of Alternative Water Sources (Rainwater/Stormwater, Grey Water, Saline Water in Urban & Agricultural Settings)
• Watershed Science, Groundwater Studies, Water Ecosystems, Stormwater Management

Abstract submission guidelines:

• Abstract title
• Preferred mode of presentation (oral or poster)
• Author and co-author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
• E-mail address for corresponding author
• Abstract (150-200 words)
• Keywords (3-5)

Please submit your abstract (MSWord) via an email attachment to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Abstract submission deadline is December 15, 2024. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentation will be notified by January 15, 2025. The symposium’s full agenda and registration information will be posted on the AWRA-NCRS website.

AWRA-NCRS

Board of Directors and Symposium Committee

Contact: Norelis Florentino, VP and Symposium Chair (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)