Located in an area with pressing water needs, scarce surface water and a diversity of landscapes, lithologies, technologies, and cultures, ISMAR7 will provide attendees with incredible perspectives, new insights, and concentrated learning opportunities. Further, attendees will receive the opportunity to access the following:

• latest scientific advances
• project case histories
• cutting-edge innovations
• expanded debate and discussion sessions
• increased visibility of climate change and depleting water supplies
• industry-leading knowledge and expertise
• insight into the latest developments in aquifer storage and recovery

This interactive conference is devoted entirely to the art of managing aquifer recharge and it will include workshops, technical sessions, poster presentations, and a field trip to an active aquifer storage and recovery site.

Join the global leaders in integrated water management at the world's pre-eminent conference devoted entirely to aquifer recharge. We at the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi and Schlumberger Water Services – your hosts and event coordinators – anticipate great success in 2010.

Areas of learning

• Integrated Water Management and Strategies
• Modeling and Groundwater Hydraulics
• Regulations/Governance/Economics
• Geochemistry during Infiltration and Flow
• Fate of Pathogens/Organics
• Operations and Management
• Injection and Pond Infiltration Issues
• Alternative Recharge Systems
• Water Reuse and Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)
• Enhancements in Aquifer Characterization
• MAR in Arid Environments
• Data Management/Monitoring/Automation
• The Role of MAR in Climate Change
• Risk Assessment and Uncertainty
• Case Studies

Top reasons to attend

• Learn about interdisciplinary advances in Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) involving hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, microbiology, organic chemistry, technology, and governance.
• Learn about uses of MAR in integrated water resources management to address critical water needs and major environmental problems.
• Gain a critical understanding of what makes MAR successful and sustainable, and what can make MAR fail.
• Develop the skills and techniques for developing and managing your MAR projects or for regulating MAR.
• Learn about the expanding variety of methods, including aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), soil aquifer treatment (SAT), infiltration basins, percolation tanks, bank filtration, reservoir releases, and many more
• Network with world recognized experts in MAR.
• See the latest technologies and approaches to MAR and become informed on costs and benefits in relation to alternatives.
• See what MAR offers local government, urban planning, and agriculture for securing water in the face of climate change.
• Participate in technical sessions and workshops dedicated to MAR
• Visit a successful, active MAR site in one of the most arid deserts in the world; see how advanced monitoring and operating systems help overcome unique environmental challenges.