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Georgia Water Resources Conference

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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

Prof. Rhett Jackson answers questions after a talk at the 2025 Georgia Water Resources Conference.
A presenter gives a demonstration at the 2025 Georgia Water Resources Conference.
Attendees at the 2025 Georgia Water Resources Conference visit exhibitors' tables.