2012 Bacterial Source Tracking - State of the Science Conference
February 28-29, 2012, T Bar M Resort & Conference Center
Registration form - Agenda
Nonpoint sources of pollution greatly affect water quality, with pathogens and indicator bacteria being a serious concern and dominating the Texas List of Impaired Waters. Identifying and assessing sources of fecal pollution are vital in effectively implementing nonpoint source pollution management programs. Bacterial Source Tracking (BST) helps identify the source of the fecal contamination and is a valuable tool in the development of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and watershed protection plans (WPPs). The state of BST science, methodologies, application and confidence has evolved greatly over the past few years. A host of new information is currently available, yet not readily distributed or known to state and federal agency personnel in Texas.
Speakers at this one-and-a-half-day conference will discuss BST and its application regarding current practices, scientific advances and improvements in application. The conference is targeted toward state, federal, and regional agency personnel; elected officials; academia and students; and others interested in the applicability of BST.
UPDATE: The T Bar M hotel is currently at 100% capacity.
I highly suggest you call T BAR M and request to be put on the waiting list.
Alternate Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn (6 miles from conference venue)
1501 IH-35 North, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
830-620-4200
Rate: $109/night
Breakfast can be added for $5.95
Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village
750 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Room Block: Texas AgriLife Research
Rate: $95/night
830-321-2211
- Conference Location & Directions
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T Bar M Resort & Conference Center - Map
2549 Highway 46 West
New Braunfels, TX 78132
From San Antonio IH-35
Travel north on IH-35 approximately 28 miles northeast of San Antonio. Take exit 184 / Ruekle Road / Loop 337 (beware that current highway construction may ask you to exit earlier) and turn left at the four-way stop. Go over the highway and proceed straight through the next four way stop. Travel on Loop 337 for approximately 2 miles and take the Boerne-New Braunfels-Hwy 46 exit. Turn left at the light on Hwy 46 and travel approximately 2 miles (you will see our T Bar M billboard on your left). Our entrance will be shortly thereafter on the left.
From San Antonio Airport
T Bar M Resort is conveniently located about 30 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport
- Head northwest on Airport Blvd toward Airport exit
- Turn left onto Loop 410 East
- Take the I-35 North Exit towards Austin
- Take Exit #184 toward Loop 337/Ruekle Rd
- Turn left onto Loop 337
- Take the Highway 46/Boerne exit
- Turn left onto Highway 46
- Make a left into T Bar M Resort
From Austin IH-35
Travel south on IH-35. Take exit 189 / Loop 337 and turn right at the light. Travel on Loop 337 for approximately 5 miles. Take the Boerne-New Braunfels-Hwy 46 exit and turn right at the light. Travel approximately 2 miles on Hwy 46 (you will see our T Bar M billboard on your left) and our entrance will be shortly thereafter on the left.
From Austin Bergstrom Airport
T Bar M is conveniently located about 45 minutes from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
- Head east on Presidential Blvd
- Continue on Cardinal Loop
- Turn left onto Bastrop Hwy/TX-71 East
- Turn right at Woodward St
- Turn left onto I-35 South
- Take exit #189 for Loop 337
- Make a right onto Loop 337
- Take the Boerne/Highway 46 exit
- Make a left into T Bar M Resort
From Houston IH-10
Travel west on IH-10 to Sequin. Take exit 607 / Seguin-New Braunfels. Take a left at the stop sign. Proceed to the far right lane that curves onto Hwy 46 to New Braunfels. Go straight for approximately 21 miles. As you approach New Braunfels, you will see IH-35. Proceed under the highway and the street will become Loop 337. Stay on the Loop for five miles and take the Boerne-New Braunfels-Hwy 46 exit. Turn right at the light and travel approximately 2 miles on Hwy 46 (you will see our T Bar M billboard on your left). Our entrance will be shortly thereafter on the left.
- Lodging
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T Bar M Resort & Conference Center - Map
2549 Highway 46 West
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Participants are responsible for making their own reservations.
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate of $85/night (per person). This rate includes breakfast and lodging.
*Rate applicable for Monday, February 27 and Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Please contact T Bar M Resort & Conference Center to make your reservation (1-800-292-5469). Please identify yourself as attending the Texas Water Resources Institute conference. Reference reservation number 343934.
Steps to reserve your room online:
- Visit www.tbarm.com
- Click on Reservations
- Click on Reserve Online
- Check T Bar M Groups & Conferences
- Enter Group #TAMU/AGR; Password: water
- Choose room type; verify all data
- Enter personal data on reservation Entry Form; Click Make Reservation
You will receive a reservation confirmation.
If you have any question concerning making your reservation or about T Bar M please contact a reservationist at 1-800-292-5469 and reference reservation number 343934.
Reservations must be made by January 27, 2012 to receive this special rate.
*Guaranteed check-in time is 4 p.m. (early arrivals may check in as rooms become available). Check-out is at 11 a.m.
UPDATE: The T Bar M hotel is currently at 100% capacity.
I highly suggest you call T BAR M and request to be put on the waiting list.
Alternate Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn (6 miles from conference venue)
1501 IH-35 North, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
830-620-4200
Rate: $109/night
Breakfast can be added for $5.95
Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village
750 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Room Block: Texas AgriLife Research
Rate: $95/night
830-321-2211
- Call for Posters
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Deadline for Poster submission: Jan. 27, 2012
Poster Guidelines
Submission deadline has passed. Please contact Courtney Smith with any questions.
- Conference Planning Committee
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| Dr. George Di Giovanni, Conference Chair |
University of Texas School of Public Health El Paso Regional Campus |
| Dr. Elizabeth Casarez |
University of Texas School of Public Health El Paso Regional Campus |
| Dr. Terry Gentry |
Texas A&M University |
| Dr. Valerie Harwood |
University of South Florida |
| Dr. R. Karthikeyan |
Texas A&M University |
| Dr. Joanna Mott |
James Madison University |
| Dr. Jorge Santo Domingo |
US Environmental Protection Agency |
| Dr. R. Srinivasan |
Texas A&M University |
| Courtney Smith |
Texas Water Resources Institute |
| Brian VanDelist |
Texas Water Resources Institute |
| Dr. Kevin Wagner |
Texas Water Resources Institute |
| Loren Warrick |
Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board |
| Aaron Wendt |
Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board |
- Things to Do and Restaurants Near T Bar M
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- Contact
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Courtney Smith
Texas Water Resources Institute
979-845-1851
courtneysmith@tamu.edu