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The Water Resources Research Institute is holding a conference, "Environmental Conditions of the Animas and San Juan Watersheds with Emphasis on Gold King Mine and Other Mine Waste Issues," to facilitate the exchange of data and ideas around the Animas River spill. The WRRI is calling for abstracts in fields relating to geology, hydrology, mining, mitigation of contamination, transport of contaminants, and more. For more information on the conference, including registration and location, visit the conference website: http://animas.wrri.nmsu.edu/.

Drawing from examples within the taxonomic and natural history collection communities, this webinar will detail the data types and challenges of biological specimen data. We’ll explore the value and import of data quality open resources, the current status of data assurance practices as well as some more practical 'how-to’ examples of implementing data quality assurance (QA) methods. For example, QA of publicly shared data is critical for effective use and reuse. As part of the data life cycle, QA often occurs following the collection of data.

Many abandoned uranium (U) mine waste sites remain in the Western U.S. More than 500 sites are located in Native American lands. Adequate remediation of these sites represents at least a multimillion dollar federal investment. It is necessary to understand the chemical and physical characteristics of these abandoned mine wastes for adequate management. Join EPSCoR researcher Dr. Cerrato as he discusses this critical problem and his research on abandoned mine wastes in Native American communities in central-western New Mexico and northeastern Arizona.

This seminar series presents a wide range of research, issues, insights, and perspectives related to water and energy in New Mexico. Next up on the schedule is Professor Jeanette Wolfley of the UNM Law School. She will discuss Native American water rights, water law adjunctions, and settlement agreements.