Kentucky Institute for Watershed Management Support Development Group

Technology Demonstration of green sorption media for Improving Suface Water and Groundwater Quality at the Watershed Scale Creating next generation decision support processes to address agricultural sustainability by integrating surface water and groundwater impacts Developing a multi-disciplinary water resources training and education program to sustain agricultural productivity through a n empowered, collaborative and foward looking workforce. Promoting stakeholder involvement at the watershed scale for water reuse decision making

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The primary focus of KIWMS is to provide the scientific and technical resources to effectively engage local stakeholders in productive watershed projects. The primary avenue for public involvement will be through the KRWA project partner. KRWA will, with input from CRC, develop educational materials, participate in stakeholder meetings, and facilitate networking between landowners, volunteers, and contractors.  The KRWA will apply its extensive and effective circuit rider network to support the activities of the KIWMS.

Organizational Structure  KIWMS will be formed through a partnership between the following agencies:

The Water and Wastewater Laboratory Analysis DNA Cloning and Sequencing Operational Troubleshooting Specialized Training Mapping and Modeling Sampling and Monitoring Applications Development Proof-of-Concept and Technology Verification The CWRS is organized into three divisions - The Water Analysis, Training, Education and Research Services laboratory consortium, providing state-of-the-art water, wastewater and microbiological analytical services; the Environmental Informatics and Information Technology division, specializing in expert systems technology and environmental software applications development; and the Field Operations and Outreach division, providing in-field technology verification, mapping and monitoring services.">Center for Water Resource Studies at Western Kentucky University proposes to establish the Kentucky Institute for Watershed Management Support. The Water and Wastewater Laboratory Analysis DNA Cloning and Sequencing Operational Troubleshooting Specialized Training Mapping and Modeling Sampling and Monitoring Applications Development Proof-of-Concept and Technology Verification The CWRS is organized into three divisions - The Water Analysis, Training, Education and Research Services laboratory consortium, providing state-of-the-art water, wastewater and microbiological analytical services; the Environmental Informatics and Information Technology division, specializing in expert systems technology and environmental software applications development; and the Field Operations and Outreach division, providing in-field technology verification, mapping and monitoring services.">CWRS is commited to the underlying philosophy of effecting sustainable watershed management through engagement and empowerment of local stakeholders. The Water and Wastewater Laboratory Analysis DNA Cloning and Sequencing Operational Troubleshooting Specialized Training Mapping and Modeling Sampling and Monitoring Applications Development Proof-of-Concept and Technology Verification The CWRS is organized into three divisions - The Water Analysis, Training, Education and Research Services laboratory consortium, providing state-of-the-art water, wastewater and microbiological analytical services; the Environmental Informatics and Information Technology division, specializing in expert systems technology and environmental software applications development; and the Field Operations and Outreach division, providing in-field technology verification, mapping and monitoring services.">CWRS proposes to build on its success and capacity as an established technical assistance provider to water and wastewater utilities, to leverage synergy in these areas to address watershed-scale management issues.

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