| Riverworks 2-Minute Update |
Vol. 3 No. 1
March 2008 |
NEWS
RiverWorks Partners with GIS Experts at IAGT to Extend RRAS Capabilities
RiverWorks is working closely with the Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology (IAGT) to extend the capability of RRAS for more robust data storage, retrieval, querying and viewing. The new RRAS extensions will allow for a web-accessible, centralized database of river, stream and wetland data. RiverWorks and IAGT plan to work closely with regulatory agencies, cities, counties, and and others to assist with data collection, sharing, comparison, analysis, interpretation and viewing with the goal of greater standardization of water resource assessment, monitoring and inventorying processes. IAGT is a non-profit corporation which focuses on putting geospatial technologies to practical use. IAGT develops a range of decision support and analysis tools that are designed to assist researchers, community stakeholders and policy makers by better informing the decision-making process with science. |
Researchers Challenge Water Flow Model
New York Times - Decades ago, when geologists were developing ideas about how water typically flows across land, many of them studied the streams of the Mid-Atlantic States, concluding that they naturally move in ribbon like channels cut through silty banks. In the years since, ecologists and conservationists have used this model in efforts to restore streams damaged by urbanization.
Now, though, researchers at Franklin and Marshall College are challenging it.
>Read more |
Circle of Blue Launches Water News; Requests Submissions
Today Circle of Blue launched it's news desk, WaterNews. It's the daily extension of Circle of Blue's long-form journalistic and scientific coverage of the global water crisis and its solutions, in collaboration with the Pacific Institute. Circle of Blue is asking for news leads from the front lines.
>Read more |
New! Free RRAS Webinars
Learn about RRAS features and capabilities through new, interactive webinars. See a live demonstration of RRAS software and even try it yourself during the webinar. Ask questions and interact with seasoned RRAS users
>Email RiverWorks today for our complete webinar schedule. |
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Recap - EC08 in Orlando, Fla. - - In February RiverWorks sponsored one of the CyberCafes at International Erosion Control Association's EC08 in Orlando. With the high cost of wireless access, the CyberCafe computer terminals continue to be a much-needed service. RiverWorks also exhibited at the Expo, showcasing RiverWorks Rapid Assessment System (RRAS). It's clear that the acceptance and use of mobile technologies for data collection is on the rise. This year at EC08 a mobile data collector was used by many of the exhibitors to scan the badges of attendees for instant contact information. Apparently the business card is on its way out! RiverWorks CEO Michael Sprague serves as IECA's Technical Committee Chair for Stream Restoration and also presented a new, half-day technical session titled, "State of the Art Tools for Restoring Watersheds - Analysis, Mapping, Modeling, Remote Sensing and More." For more information on EC08 stats, EC09 call for proposals, or IECA, visit IECA's website at www.ieca.org |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Regional Wetlands and Watershed Meeting
When: April 7-11, 2008
Where: Kansas City, Mo.
This meeting is intended to convene individuals with an interest in conserving and protecting watersheds, wetlands, streams, and riparian areas particularly within the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska region.
>Read more or contact Mandy Whitsitt, 913-551-7311, whitsitt.mandy@epa.gov or Jeannette Kerr, 913-551-7245, kerr.jeannette@epa.gov. |
11th Annual National Mitigation and Ecosystem Banking Conference
When: May 6-9, 2008
Where: Jacksonville, Fla.
The only national conference that brings together key players
in this industry, and offers quality hands-on sessions and important
regulatory updates. Learn from and network with the nearly 400
attendees the conference draws, offering perspectives from bankers,
regulators, and users.
>More info |
International Erosion Control Association EC09
When: Feb. 9-13, 2009
Where: Reno, Nev.
Environmental Connection, IECA's annual conference and expo, is your connection to the erosion and sediment control industry. Quality education combined with a world-class expo makes this event a must for all erosion control professionals. IECA has issued a call for proposals for 2009. Deadline: Abstracts due May 5, 2008.
>More info |
RIVERWORKS COMPANY CORNER
Leslie Jones Joins RiverWorks as Lead Software Developer
RiverWorks is pleased to welcome Leslie Jones to its growing team as lead software developer. Leslie has worked as a research scientist in the Greater Yellowstone Area for the past 7 years. Her expertise is ecological and statistical modeling, spatial statistics and data analysis, database management/development and programming. She has worked on modeling projects funded by NASA, Yellowstone National Park and the Department of Energy.
RRAS Base Software Will Soon Be Offered as a Stand-Alone Product
To respond to customer demand for a low-cost way to analyze, edit, sort, store and report water resource data, RiverWorks is working on a stand-alone version of RRAS Base for the laptop or desktop. RRAS Base will also work seamlessly with upcoming versions of RRAS software that will incorporate a robust central database and data visualization capabilities. For more information about any of the RRAS products, call RiverWorks sales toll free at 888.218.8507.
RRAS Base Now Available for Windows Vista Users
Riverworks Inc. will be releasing RRAS Base Version 1.2.5 for Windows Vista.
Previous bugs with this software running on Windows Vista Operating Systems have
been resolved. Version 1.2.5 for Vista now runs Java SE 6 and Windows Mobile Device Center in the place of Active Sync. Functionality of the software is identical to earlier versions. For more information or to request RRAS Base Version 1.2.5, please call RiverWorks toll free at 888.218.8507 or e-mail support@riverworks.net. |
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