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Registration fees for the 2009 NHWC Conference includes access to all workshops, technical and plenary sessions, and social events. Must be registered to win door prizes. Fees for golf tournament, AIH and ASFPM examination sessions, and field trip are additional. Fees increases after April 15, 2009. Non-member fees include NHWC membership until December 31, 2009.

Primary contacts of all memberships and secondary contacts of all group memberships are considered Members. All other people associated with a group member are considered Member Colleagues.

Registration fee allows attendee to attend all sessions, breaks, and meals during normal conference hours. Evening social events are not included in fee. Fees for field trip, golf outing, and certification exams are extra.

Traditional NHWC Golf Scramble at Cotton Ranch Club, Gypsum, CO. Competition is a best-ball scramble, with prizes for best overall round, closest to the pin, and longest drive. Starts at 12:00 pm with a complimentary bucket of balls on the driving range. Greens fees, cart and club rental, etc. will be the responsibility of the participant. Transportation from the Vail Marriott to the golf course will be by carpool.

A bus will take participants to various field locations to learn various aspects of hydrologic warning. Tentative locations include a USGS streamflow station, an Urban Drainage & Flood Control District ALERT station and other nearby field locations that are related to hydrologic warning. Space is limited and you must register in advance. Box lunch will be provided. Additional fee is required.

A 3-day meeting of the Satellite Telemetry Interagency Working Group (STIWG) starting on Tuesday, May 19th hosted by NESDIS. In the Sundown room.

An 8-hour workshop hosted by the National Drought Mitigation Center.
(In Salon I)

Workshop Title:
All Things Drought: Providing Tools and Information to Meet Users’ Needs

Workshop Description:
The goals of the Drought workshop are twofold. Our first objective is to confer with emergency managers, decision makers, and agency and organizational representatives on drought management tools, resources, and current projects underway. The workshop will highlight existing drought management tools housed at the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) (drought.unl.edu) and will also provide an opportunity for workshop participants to contribute input on products that are in development.

The second half of the workshop will introduce participants to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). NIDIS, established by federal law in 2006, is responsible for improving drought early warning, both through research and through more targeted information dissemination. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the lead federal agency, coordinating federal, state, and local efforts.

The US Drought Portal (USDP) (drought.gov) is the resource through which NIDIS provides information, tools, and services at the national, regional, and local levels, to enable decision making to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of drought. In this role, the USDP seeks input in two general areas:

1. What information, resources, or tools do you currently produce or use that should be included in the USDP? This can include data, forecasts, maps, assessments, and the like and can be made available to the general public or even to a subset of USDP users through community functions.
2. How useful is the USDP in its current configuration and how can it be improved? This can address usability, how items render in different browsers, or changes that in general would make the USDP more appealing to a broade

A 4-hour workshop hosted by NOAA Weather Decisions Training Branch (WDTB) and National Severe Storms Laboratory.

Are you up to the challenge?

The 2009 NHWC Conference will feature a realistic role-playing scenario where you can experience what it’s like to fill someone else’s shoes as a hazardous weather and flooding emergency unfolds!

As a NWS Meteorologist you will be presented with several realistic challenges including:

• Dealing with multiple weather-related hazards at the same time
• Handling an event with a major, high-profile societal impact
• Deciding how to communicate with partners during the event

The workshop exercise is designed to inform and educate and will be conducted from 8 AM to 12 PM in Blue Sky Room.


(NOTE: A second session of this workshop will be repeated Tuesday PM.)

A 4-hour workshop hosted by the USGS Office of Surface Water that explains the latest techniques in generating flood frequency equations. In Salon F room.

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Training and Examination

Refresher training and the ASFPM CFM Exam will be offered during the conference. A 4-hour workshop on floodplain management will be offered on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1 pm in the Game Creek Room. This will be followed by the CFM exam on the afternoon of Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 1 pm in the same room. The exam requires approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete and covers seven categories of questions [floodplain mapping, flood insurance, NFIP floodplain regulations and administrative procedures, flood hazard mitigation, natural and beneficial functions of floodplains, and FEMA elevation Certificates]. The ASFPM CFM application and study guide can be found on their website at www.floods.org. Links to State Association websites and their CFM applications are on the ASFPM web page.

In Game Creek Room.

Hosted by: A.B. Wade, USGS Office of Communications. (In Salon G)

WORKSHOP TOPIC: A 4-hour hands-on workshop that will train field personnel, hydrologist, and managers in how to perform proper media interviews.

A 1 1/2 hour workshop in Salon J sponsored by Hydrolynx, Incoroporated.

Workshop Title: "Anything GOES and Two-Way Controls: Learn How with the 50386"

Workshop Description:
The 50386 DCU has multi-communication path, two way communication and control capabilities. Learn how to program the 50386 to take advantage of these features with the ScadaLynx 50386 Toolbox software. Participants who bring notebook computers will get hands on training using the ScadaLynx 50386 Toolbox. Topics discussed will include:
· Transmit data on both GOES and ALERT radios.
· Sample on time but transmit later.
· Remote control with ALERT radios.
· Remotes control with two way ScadaLynx radios.
· ALERT and two way ScadaLynx radios in one repeater or receiver.
· Enable self reporting and remote polling on two way radio networks.
· Remote connect through your network to a 50386 DCU.
· Add login security to protect access to your 50386 DCU.

Workshop Presenter
David Leader, P.E.
Vice President
HydroLynx Systems, Inc.
950 Riverside Parkway
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Tel: (916) 374-1800
Fax: (916) 374-1877
Email: dleader@hydrolynx.com
Web: www.hydrolynx.com

Presenter's Biography:

Project Assignment: Administrative, Engineering, Testing
Name of firm with which associated: HydroLynx Systems, Inc.
Years experience with this firm: 10 with other firms: 21
Education: Degree(s)/Year/School/Specialization B.A. UCLA 1995
Mathematics-System Science, M.S. Stanford University 1977 Civil Engineering
Active Registration: Year First Registered/Discipline
Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering 1979

Other Experience and Qualifications relevant to the proposed project: Mr. Leader is responsible for all HydroLynx firmware and software system developme

A 1 1/2 hour workshop in Salon J, hosted by High Sierra Electronics. (In Salon J)

Workshop Title:
The Next Generation of ALERT/IFLOWS Data Transmitters

Workshop Description:
This presentation will focus on the Model 3306 from High Sierra Electronics,
Inc. The Model 3306 is a powerful and flexible addition to HSE's
ALERT/IFLOWS family of products designed with the field technician in mind.

Workshop Presenter:
Jim Slouber, Vice President of Engineering

Presenter Biography:
Jim Slouber co-founded High Sierra Electronics in 1992. He has been
instrumental in the design and development of radio telemetry and
sophisticated data collection-interrogation systems using ALERT technology
for the flood warning industry. He is the recipient of the ALERT User's
Group Pioneer Award and their 2008 Outstanding Service Award, and the
ALERT/IFLOWS Excellence in Service Award. Affiliations: ALERT Users Group,
SAAS, NHWC, NGWA, Floodplain Management Association.

A 4-hour workshop hosted by NOAA Weather Decisions Training Branch (WDTB) and National Severe Storms Laboratory. (2nd offering)

Are you up to the challenge?

The 2009 NHWC Conference will feature a realistic role-playing scenario where you can experience what it’s like to fill someone else’s shoes as a hazardous weather and flooding emergency unfolds!

As a NWS Meteorologist you will be presented with several realistic challenges including:

• Dealing with multiple weather-related hazards at the same time
• Handling an event with a major, high-profile societal impact
• Deciding how to communicate with partners during the event

The workshop exercise is designed to inform and educate and will be conducted from 8 AM to 12 PM in Blue Sky Room.

A 4-hour workshop hosted by USGS Office of Surface Water in Salon F room.

Workshop Title: Introduction to ADCPs for Measuring Streamflow & Flood Events

Workshop Description: This short course will provide an overview of the application of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) for measuring streamflow, with an emphasis on measuring during flood events. It will include information on how ADCPs work, a review of methods for making flow measurements, a summary of important factors for successful measurements, and discussion of limitations of the technology. The course will also cover problems and potential solutions associated with collecting data in extreme conditions. Both deployment and instrument configuration will be covered. The potential use of all types of acoustic equipment will be covered.

Presenters: Kevin Oberg and David Mueller
Kevin Oberg is a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Urbana, IL. He serves as the National Coordinator for hydroacoustics and is assigned to the Office of Surface Water. He is responsible for technical support, methods development, technical training, and quality assurance for hydroacoustics activities in the USGS Water Discipline.
David S. Mueller is a hydrologist with the Office of Surface Water with 15 years experience in hydroacoustics and 25 years experience in modeling and river mechanics. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University.

A 4-hour workshop hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning flood risk management. (In Salon G).

Flood risk management in the United States is spread across multiple agencies and Federal, State, and local levels of government. The aim is to improve public safety and reduce flood damages in the context of a comprehensive watershed approach by improving communication and collaboration between Federal agencies and with non-Federal levels of government. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are two Federal agencies with key responsibilities for managing and mitigating flood risks. Together with the US Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service (NWS), these agencies have developed programs to work together and in close collaboration with representatives of non-Federal agencies.

The purpose of this workshop is to learn more about the Flood Risk Management Program and participate in a dialog on how to collaboratively involve other agencies in helping to reduce flood risk across the nation.

A 1 1/2 hour workshop in Salon J, sponsored by Campbell Scientific, Incorporated.

Remote Stream Monitoring, A to Z:
Stream gaging is an important component to hydrologic and climate monitoring. Two of the most fundamental parameters related to hydrologic monitoring are stage and flow. For collected hydrologic information to be valuable, many parameters must be accurately measured and managed. This session will cover the basics of remote stream gaging as it pertains to the hydrologic warning community. Topics include site and sensor selection, installation, maintenance, and data retrieval.

Workshop Presenter(s):
Sam Utley
Campbell Scientific, Inc.
815 West, 1800 North
Logan, Utah 84321
Work: 435-750-1839
Fax: 435-750-9540
www.campbellsci.com

Matthew Perry
Campbell Scientific, Inc.
815 West, 1800 North
Logan, Utah 84321
Work: 435-750-9622
Fax: 435-750-9540
www.campbellsci.com

A 1 1/2 hour workshop in Salon J, sponsored by Sontek/YSI, Incorporated.

Join SonTek/YSI Application Specialist Chris Ward as he talks about the all-new RiverSurveyor M9/S5. See how new technologies such as multiple acoustic frequency, vertical beams for bathymetry, fully integrated DGPS can offer enhanced ability to respond to extreme events such as floods where moving bottoms and large flood plains create problems.

To help you get your questions ready and preview of the new RiverSurveyor in action (several videos, including recent floods in North Dakota) visit SonTek’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/sontekysi or visit the SonTek website at sontek.com.


Workshop Presenter: TBD

Title: Implementing state-of-the-art environmental data collection, monitoring and display systems

This workshop will cover Satellite/IP/ALERT-2 repeaters/concentrators for adding telemetry redundancy. We will cover user-licensed base stations (PC and Linux) and Web based solutions for collecting and displaying data. Various data collection and dissemination architectures will be described, with examples of each. Advantages and tradeoffs for each architecture will be discussed.

Sponsored by OneRain Inc. (In Salon H)

Evening at the Four Eagle Western Ranch. Campfire Cookout, hay ride, live entertainment. Transportation, food, and entertainment included with conference registration. For guests and NESDIS meeting attendees, a separate fee applies.

The Wednesday luncheon is a plated lunch with a guest speaker. This year's invited guest is Colorado Supreme Court Justice Gregg Hobbs. Justice Hobbs is an entertaining presenter, and will discuss his perspective and experiences regarding water rights in the Western United States.

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Training and Examination

The CFM Exam will be offered during the conference.on the afternoon of Thursday, May 21 from 1 pm to 5 pm. The exam requires approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete and covers seven categories of questions. The CFM application and study guide can be found on the ASFPM website at www.floods.org. Questions about the workshop and exam should be directed to Berry Williams at berrywms@mindspring.com. Separate fee applies.

The fee for taking the exam is not included in the NHWC Conference Registration. A separate fee for the exam is charged by the ASFPM or the appropriate State Association. Your CFM application for the exam and the required fee should be sent to the appropriate association identified below. Six State Associations have established their own CFM programs that are recognized by the ASFPM. If you reside in Arkansas, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, or Texas you must apply to that State Association or obtain a waiver from them to take the ASFPM exam. If you apply to a State exam make sure you indicate this on the Conference Registration Form. We will need to make sure that State Association forwards a copy of the State exam to the proctor prior to the Vail conference.

Non-Member Discounted Member Association
Association Exam Fee Exam Fee Membership Fee

ASFPM $340 $100 $100
Arkansas $100 $ 35 $ 20
Illinois $140 $100 $ 20
New Mexico $150 $ 50 $ 35
North Carolina $170 $100 $ 40
Oklahoma $ 50 $ 50 $ 30
Texas $100 $100 $ 40

A fitting closure to the NHWC conference, with live entertainment, presentation of NHWC awards, and the grand prize giveaway. Don't miss out! You must be in attendance to win the grand prize.

20.00 for either Weds or Thurs lunch