2023

The 2023 Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium will be held on September 15, 2023, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. 

The 2023 Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium will be held on September 15, 2023, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The day-long event combines platform and poster presentations that allow attendees to hear the latest in water research, practice, and education. Presenters include recipients of the USGS 104(b) student research enhancement grants funded through the Institute. During the awards luncheon, KWRI will present KWRI’s annual awards acknowledging outstanding contributions in the areas of Water Resources Research, Water Resources Practice, and Water Quality. Attendees typically include researchers; local, state, and federal agency personnel; undergraduate and graduate students; participants from volunteer groups and NGOs; water professionals; and members of the public. A tentative agenda is available.

Conference registration fees are kept low through partial subsidy of symposium expenses using USGS 104(b) grant funds to ensure accessibility to individuals from all audiences. Regular admission is $120, and Presenter/Student admission is $60. 

KWRI is seeking judges for the student poster and presentations. Judges will receive a $20 discount on their registration. To apply to be a Judge, select the Judge option at registration. 

As in previous years, the student competition for the best poster will resume. Winners will receive a cash prize. Winners best be present at award notification to receive their award. So be sure to stick around until the end of the conference.

Registration will close on September 8, 2023. Late registrations will incur an additional fee. If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration, please contact kwrri@uky.edu.

Student Volunteers may be eligible for complimentary admission. Inquire about volunteer opportunities at: kwrri@uky.edu

Register for the Annual Symposium Here. Check out the Tentative agenda Here.