5th Annual Española Basin Workshop
Geologic and Hydrologic Studies in the Española Basin
Convened by the Española Basin Technical Advisory Group (EBTAG)
Meeting jointly with the Española Basin Regional Planning Issues Forum
March 7-8, 2006 Santa Fe, New Mexico
Courtyard by Marriott, Cerrillos Road

PROGRAM

Tuesday, March 7, 2006: Technical Information Exchange

Registration
7:30-8:00 a.m. Pick up badges, programs, and sign in; Poster viewing

Introductory remarks
8:00-8:20 Welcome, introduction to EBTAG, workshop logistics
Tien Grauch, U.S. Geological Survey

8:20-8:30 The USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Randall Orndorff, U.S. Geological Survey

Invited presentations - Cutting edge technical issues in the Española basin
8:30-8:55 Geophysical and Geological Framework Studies in the Española Basin
Mark Hudson and Tien Grauch, U.S. Geological Survey

8:55-9:20 Investigation of Water Chemistry and Water Quality in the Greater Santa Fe Area
Peggy Johnson, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources

9:20-9:45 Insights into Recharge to the Española Basin Provided by Noble Gas, Groundwater Age, and Temperature Data
Andrew Manning, U.S. Geological Survey

9:45-10:10 Using Stable Isotopes to Trace Flow in the Vadose Zone in the Española Basin
Brent Newman, Los Alamos National Laboratory

10:10-10:25 Coffee Break

10:25-10:50 Movement of Flood Irrigation Seepage into Soil and Shallow Groundwater in an Alfalfa-Grass Crop Field
Carlos Ochoa, New Mexico State University

10:50-11:15 Ground-water Monitoring Well Program in the Santa Fe Area
Jack Frost, Office of the State Engineer

11:15-11:40 Development of the Collaborative Ground-water model for Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe
Stephen Wust, Santa Fe County Water Department
Claudia Borchert, City of Santa Fe, Sangre de Cristo Water Division

11:40-12:05 p.m. Interactive Systems Model for Water-Resource Decision Making in the City of Santa Fe
Claudia Borchert, City of Santa Fe, Sangre de Cristo Water Division

Lunch Break
12:05-1:30

Poster Session
1:30-6:00 Click here for abstracts




Wednesday, March 8, 2006: At the Interface of Technical Studies and Decision Making

Registration
7:30-8:00 a.m. Pick up badges, programs and sign in; poster viewing

Introductory Remarks
8:00-8:30 Introduction to the Española Basin Technical Advisory Group
How Geoscience Addresses Water-Resource Problems in New Mexico
Themes for Ongoing and Future Technical Investigations in the Española Basin
Gary Smith, University of New Mexico
Peggy Johnson, NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources

Presentations on Critical Needs and Ongoing Projects
8:30-10:00 Members of the Española Basin Regional Planning Forum
Introductions by Charlie Nylander, Water Research Technical Assistance Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Coffee Break
10:00-10:20

Poster Discussions
10:20-12:00 Poster viewing and information exchange between technical presenters and regional decision makers

Buffet luncheon
12:00-1:30 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott, Atrium

Reflections on the Links between Technical Investigations and Decision-Maker Needs
1:30-2:00 Members of the Española Basin Regional Planning Forum

Breakout-Group Discussion: Establishing the Technical Knowledge for the Critical Decisions
2:00-3:00 (Refreshments available)

Summary Discussion
3:00-4:00 Summary reports from breakout groups


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