- 2009 5th International SWAT Conference
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Conference brochure - more updates to come.
Dates
August 3-4, 2009 SWAT workshops
August 5-7, 2009 SWAT conferenceTheme
Development and Application of SWAT Model
Conference Venue
University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado
Workshops will be at the campus Engineering Center in Labs 157 and 161 (Bechtel Lab).
The conference will be at the University Memorial Center (Rooms 235, and 382-386). - Background
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The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a public domain model jointly developed by USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). SWAT is a river basin-scale model to simulate the quality and quantity of surface and ground water and predict the environmental impact of land management practices on different soil patterns and land use patterns. SWAT is widely used in soil erosion prevention and control, non-point source pollution control and regional management in watersheds.
In cooperation with USDA-ARS and TAMUS, the SWAT International Conference will be at the University of Colorado at Boulder on August 3-7, 2009.
- Organizing Committee
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Mazdak Arabi Colorado State University, USA Jeff Arnold USDA-ARS, USA Cole Rossi USDA - ARS, USA R. Srinivasan Texas A&M University, USA Kenneth Strzepek University of Colorado, USA - Scientific Committee
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Karim Abbaspour EAWAG, Switzerland Jeff Arnold USDA-ARS, USA Nicola Fohrer Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany Philip Gassman Iowa State University, USA A.K. Gosain Indian Institute of Technology, India Ann van Griensven UNESCO-IHE, NL Fanghua HAO Beijing Normal University, P.R.China C. Allan Jones Texas A&M University, USA Valentina Krysanova PIK, Germany Pedro Chambel Leitão IST-MARETEC, Portugal Antonio Lo Porto IRSA, IT Jose Maria Bodoque Del Pozo UCLM, Toledo, Spain Cole Rossi USDA-ARS, USA R. Srinivasan Texas A&M University, USA Martin Volk Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany Sue White Cranfield University , UK - Call for Papers
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Conference proceedings will be published. Expert-reviewed papers will be published in conference proceedings.
- Deadline for abstract submission: April 30, 2009
- Deadline for paper submission: June 30, 2009
- Conference Registration
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The conference registration fee includes conference materials, coffee breaks, and a social dinner.
Early Registration for participants, US$300 and for students, US$100. Registration must be received on or before May 31, 2009.
Registrations received after May 31, 2009 for participants is US$350 and for students is US$150.
How to Register
Registration form coming soon.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who cancel by June 1, 2009 will receive 70% of registration fee. Participants who cancel after June 1, 2009 will only receive 25% of registration fee.
No refunds for cancellations after July 20, 2009.
- Workshop Registration
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The workshop registration fee for participants is US$300, and for students is US$200. Fee includes workshop materials and coffee breaks.
Workshops include: Participants Students Seats Available Introductory SWAT US$300 US$200 30 Computers will be provided. Advanced SWAT US$300 US$200 30 Computers will be provided. SWAT Developer's US$50 US$50 20 Users need to provide their own laptop. Integrated APEX/SWAT US$300 US$200 30 Users need to provide their own laptop with
ArcAPEX and ArcSWAT installed prior to workshop.Bring your own laptop with GIS software loaded.
How to Register
A limited number of seats are available and workshops will be held concurrently.
Registration form coming soon.
Cancellation Policy
There will be no refunds for cancellations.
- Lodging
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NOTE: Please make reservations as soon as possible, as Boulder's "high season" is during this time and room availability may be limited.
To receive a discounted conference rate, a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the following designated conference hotels:
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Best Western Boulder Inn, (800) 233-8469, reference code "SWAT".
This hotel block is applicable for those also wishing to attend the workshops too.
Reservations must be made by June 15, 2009 to ensure conference rate.
- Located directly across from the University of Colorado and gives guests easy access to attractions, shopping, and dining.
- Free continental breakfast, free in-room high speed Internet access, and 24-hour business center.
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Rodeway Inn & Suites (Boulder Broker Inn), (303) 444-3330 or (800) 338-5407.
Reservations must be made by June 15, 2009 to ensure conference rate, reference "SWAT Conference".
- Free continental breakfast; free wireless high-speed Internet access.
Additional hotels without a discounted rate:
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Boulder Marriott, 2660 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302;
(303) 440-8877,
(888) 238-2178,
(303) 440-3377 (fax)
- For rates and availability visit their Web site.
- Very close to Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall and the University of Colorado. Boulder Marriott does have an on-site parking, fee - US$6 daily. Hotel does not provide shuttle service to/from Denver International Airport. Alternate transportation: Super Shuttle or taxi (estimated US$65, one way). Driving directions.
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Millennium Harvest House, 1345 28th Street,
Boulder, CO 80302;
(303) 443-3850,
(800) 545-6285,
(303) 443-1480 (fax)
- For rates and availability visit their Web site.
- The Millennium Harvest House Boulder is adjacent to the University of Colorado, the 29th Street retail district and just minutes from downtown Boulder and the Historic Pearl Street Mall.
- Airport Transportation Information - Super Shuttle (303-227-0000) - Hourly departures from DIA to Boulder from 7:10am to 11.10pm.
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Holiday Inn Express Boulder, 4777 North Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80304;
(877) 863-4780,
(303) 442-6600,
(303) 415-1588 (fax)
- For rates and availability visit their Web site.
- The Holiday Inn Express Boulder hotel is located in North Boulder, 4.5 miles from the University of Colorado and 3 miles from the Pearl Street Mall area. Hotel is within minutes of Boulder Reservoir and 1/4 mile from Wonderland Lake Hiking Trail and other great hiking trails.
- Hotel features Express Start breakfast, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access and a business center.
- Airport transportation is available through Boulder Super Shuttle.
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Best Western Boulder Inn, (800) 233-8469, reference code "SWAT".
This hotel block is applicable for those also wishing to attend the workshops too.
Reservations must be made by June 15, 2009 to ensure conference rate.
- Driving Directions and Transportation Services
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Driving Directions from Denver International Airport to Best Western Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colorado
(Google Maps driving directions)- Follow Airport Exit signs to Pena Blvd. After 9.7 miles, Pena Blvd. merges into I-70W.
- From I-70 W - Take the I-270 N Exit (exit number 279) toward Fort Collins.
- Merge onto US-36 W - Take Baseline Rd. Exit - Stay in middle lane after exit.
- Go straight through the light onto Frontage Rd. Hotel is one block on the right.
Estimated Time: Approx. 48 Minutes (Allow an hour during peak traffic times)
Estimated Total Distance: 45 MilesDriving Directions from Denver International Airport to Rodeway Inn & Suites (Boulder Broker Inn), Boulder, Colorado
(Google Maps driving directions)- Follow Airport Exit signs to Pena Blvd. After 9.7 miles, Pena Blvd. merges into I-70W.
- From I-70 W - Take the I-270 N Exit (exit number 279) toward Fort Collins.
- Merge onto US-36 W – Exit onto East Baseline Rd.
- Turn right at 30th Street (hotel will be on right)
Estimated Time: Approx. 38 Minutes (Allow an hour during peak traffic times)
Estimated Total Distance: 40.5 MilesTransportation Services
- Regional Transportation District Bus service - The Denver metro-area bus and light rail system (RTD) has more than 160 bus routes, visit the Website for a complete guide to bus and light rail service and schedules and fares.
- Boulder SuperShuttle - Advance reservation is required, (303) 227-0000. However, no reservations needed when leaving Denver International Airport. Please view the Website to view loading zones at the Airport. Cost is US$27 one-way.
- Community Transit Network - Bus fares, frequencies and passes.
- Rental Car Agencies Located at the Denver International Airport
- University of Colorado at Boulder - Campus Parking
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One day permits
One day parking permits are sold for peripheral campus parking lots on a space available basis. One day permits cost $6.25 each and may be pre-purchased from Parking and Transportation Services, located on Regent Drive across from the Engineering Center. Call 303-492-7384 for more information.
Meters and hourly parking garage
Gray parking meters are $1.25 per hour and are enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week.
Blue meters are for disabled parking patrons. The rate is $1.25 per hour and the meters are enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. Please note: Display of a state issued disability license plate or permit is required at all times when using disability parking meters and spaces on campus.
Red meters are for service vehicles and are $3 per hour. Service meters are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Yellow parking computers (the pay-on-foot stations) are $1.25 per hour.
The Euclid Auto Park (EAP) rate is $1.50 per hour and is located on Euclid Avenue off of Broadway next to the UMC. The after-hours rate is $3.00. This flat rate applies per entry into Euclid AutoPark from 5:00 p.m. to midnight on weeknights, and all day Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about parking and walking on campus, please download the map or view a detailed campus map online.