The Georgia Water Resources Conference brings together scientists, policymakers, and environmental professionals in alternating years to discuss water management, research, and policies in Georgia. The conference is a collaboration between the UGA River Basin Center and the Georgia Water Resources Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Since its inception in 1989, the biennial Georgia Water Resources Conference (GWRC) has provided a forum for the discussion of water policies and management strategies and results of research and technical studies, as well as interdisciplinary networking opportunities.
March 23-24, 2027
UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Athens, Ga.
Theme: Managing Water Resources Amid Rapid Change
The program will address a range of topics, including emerging technologies and infrastructure, wetlands and biodiversity conservation, rainfall variability, groundwater depletion, and sustainable agriculture.
Plenary Speakers
Pam Burnett
Executive Director
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Gregg Brill
Senior Environmental Scientist
LimnoTech