Shale-Gas Development and
Water Issues Symposium

Solutions to Energy Industry Water Needs for Shale-Gas Development
& Operation and Long-Term Water Resources Sustainability

March 22-23, 2012

Symposium Organizers

American Ground Water Trust

American Institute of Professional Geologists

In cooperation with
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Texas Section (AEG)
Bureau of Economic Geology
Energy Institute, University of Texas at Austin
International Association of Hydrogeologists Commission on Groundwater for Decision Makers (IAHAIH)
Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists Houston Chapter (SIPES)

Keynote Speakers
Dr. Scott Tinker, CPG
Director, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Charles 'Chip' Groat, CPG
Associate Director, Energy Institute, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin

This conference program will provide a balanced information-exchange opportunity among the energy industry, the water industry and citizens and communities with an interest in the economic potential of shale gas development and the long-term environmental sustainability of water sources and water dependent ecosystems.

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Sponsorship Opportunities and
Exhibit Booths Still Available!!
Exhibit Booths - $300 (plus registrations)
Sponsorship Opportunities Information
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Conference Pricing
Members of Cooperating Organizations - $340
Government Employees (Municipal, County, State, Federal) - $340
Non-Members - $390

Registration Includes: Conference Program, Lunch on Thursday, Breakfast on Friday,
Breaks, Exhibit Hall, Networking Reception, and an
Exclusive Screening of the film "SWITCH" - a feature-length documentary on Global Energy by Dr. Scott Tinker.

Austin Marriott South, 4415 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78744
(800) 228-9290 or (512) 441-7900
$129 for conference

The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) was founded in 1963 to certify the credentials of practicing geologists and to advocate on behalf of the profession. AIPG represents the professional interests of all practicing geoscientists in every discipline. Its advocacy efforts are focused on the promotion of the role of geology and geologists in society.

AIPG, 12000 Washington St., #285, Thornton, CO 80241. (303) 412-6205 - aipg@aipg.org - www.aipg.org

The American Ground Water Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) education organization dedicated to providing accurate information about water resources and water wells to homeowners, teachers, water users, managers, planners, and community and state leader. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

 American Ground Water Trust, 50 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 * 603-228-5444 - www.agwt.org