The West Virginia Water Research Institute at West Virginia University will co-sponsor the fifth annual West Virginia Water Conference Oct. 11-13 at Stonewall Resort&Conference Center in Lewis County.

Ensuring Water Resources for West Virginias Futurewill address questions like: What drives water policy in West Virginia? How are research findings and technology translated into policy? How do watershed associations organize to address their concerns?

Organizers say the conference should be of interest to state regulators, sanitarians, academics, public service district/watershed association/municipality/industry members, and anyone from the general public with an interest in West Virginias water resources.

It is also an excellent opportunity to network with others in the state who work to protect water resources.

Space is limited to the first 125 who register. Registration is required, but is free for those who register by October 4. If space is still available after Oct. 4, the registration fee is $150 to be paid at the door.

For more information and to register, visit:http://wvwri.nrcce.wvu.edu/conferences/water2006/or call 304-293-2867, ext. 5450.

Along with WVWRI , cosponsors include the U.S. Geological Survey, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the National Environmental Education&Training Center.