WHAT IS AHS? Formed in 1985, AHS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing hydrology and water resource research, planning, and development. We not only provide an open forum for professionals to exchange information, but we also support public understanding, education, and training in the science and technology of hydrology and water resources. An important part of AHS’ mission is promoting the responsible use, management, and preservation of water resources in the arid southwest. AHS is also dedicated to helping establish standards for the practice of hydrology as a profession. To support these goals, AHS funds meetings, scholarships, grants, symposia, and other outreach and (or) educational activities.

AHS ACTIVITIES

2008 Annual Symposium AHS's next symposium will be held in Flagstaff, Arizona, on September 20-24, 2008.  It is jointly planned and hosted with the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG).  The theme is 'Changing Waterscapes and Water Ethics for the 21st Century.'  Sponsors include: AAPG-DPA, AHS, AIPG, ASBOG, CCPG, EFG, IYPE, NAU, and USGS. Recently, a call for abstacts has been issued.  The deadline for these abstracts is April 15, 2008.  Instructions can be found from the symposium link below. For more Information about the symposium location, sponsorship opportunties, workshops, and fieldtrips; please visit the symposium website, hosted by AIPG.  (Annual Symposium 2008 website) The website also has Online Registration. Visit the Symposium website and look for the 'Register Online' link on the left-hand side of the page. Symposium Details (PDF) Program (PDF) Registration (PDF)

Meetings Each AHS chapter holds monthly meetings and periodic field trips to which any visitor or AHS member is invited.  The meetings begin with a social period and are followed by a speaker presenting on relevant water issues in Arizona.  Past presentation titles have included:  'Unsustainability of ground-water in the Southwestern U.S., Impacts to streams and riparian areas' by Dr Abraham Springer, 'Tempe town lake' by Mr. Eric Kamienski, 'Ground-water conditions in the area of Pipe Spring National Monument' by Ns. Margot Truini, and 'use of an exploratory boring technique for hydrogeologic assessment and well design' by Mr. Marvin Glotfelty.

Field Trips AHS host several field trips each year to destinations across Arizona.  Past field trips have included:  the annual Havasu Canyon Backpacking trip, a Central Arizona bus tour, tours of the Kartchner Caverns, trips to the San Pedro River and the Sonoita Creek Preserve, and a tour of the Apache Nitrogen Products' Wetlands.  Please contact a chapter president listed on the chapter web pages for additional information about field trips.