Th W t 2 0 S i l C l dThe Water 2 0 Social Calendar Josué Medellín-Azuara, Kaveh Madani, The Water 2.0 Social Calendar Josué Medellín Azuara, Kaveh Madani, Christina Connell Matthew Bates

UC D i C t f W t h d S iChristina Connell, Matthew Bates

UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences William Sicke and Jay LundUC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences William Sicke, and Jay Lund

Water resources scientists and engineers need practical tools to effectively communicate their work to a broad audience and to stay informed with ongoing political scientific and technical developments in theWater resources scientists and engineers need practical tools to effectively communicate their work to a broad audience and to stay informed with ongoing political, scientific, and technical developments in the water arena The World Wide Web and mobile computing industry offer a range of tools for bi directional communications including social networking social bookmarking blogging newsletters and relatedwater arena. The World Wide Web and mobile computing industry offer a range of tools for bi-directional communications, including social networking, social bookmarking, blogging, newsletters, and related resources. Social networking and bookmarking websites offer the possibility for direct and indirect interaction with other water resources professionals, and open a door to joining larger groups organized by interest g g p y p p j g g g p g yand cause Blogs tend to selectively share interesting web links and articles and to express the opinions of the moderator while leaving room for followers to comment Newsletters compile and post relevant storiesand cause. Blogs tend to selectively share interesting web links and articles and to express the opinions of the moderator while leaving room for followers to comment. Newsletters compile and post relevant stories from news sources around the world Here we present a compilation of the most influential online communication tools with water related components Increased adoption of these advanced communication toolsfrom news sources around the world. Here, we present a compilation of the most influential online communication tools with water-related components. Increased adoption of these advanced communication tools b t f i l f ilit t th fl f i f ti d id d i titi li k d l di d ti l t ib t i f ti t b th t h i l dby water resources professionals can facilitates the flow of information and ideas among academics, practitioners, policymakers, and lay audiences, and actively contribute new information to both technical and non-technical discussions on water. If you are not using these tools already, we highly encourage you to use this Water 2.0 Social Calendar to get online and join the #water #resources web #community. =)non technical discussions on water. If you are not using these tools already, we highly encourage you to use this Water 2.0 Social Calendar to get online and join the #water #resources web #community. )

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Aquafornia Aguanomics WaterWiredWaterAquafornia Aguanomics WaterWiredWaterq gNumbersAquafornia, the one-stop site for news about California water issues, is a water news blog affiliated with the At Aguanomics, David Zetland discusses the economics and politics of water policy and water management in

C lif i th US d d th ldWaterWired, begun in January 2007, covers all things fresh water and related topics: news, analysis, humor, NumbersWater Education Foundation. Aquafornia covers California water news from both traditional and non-traditional

news sources, presenting all sides and views of the issues, with the goal of fostering understanding of variousCalifornia, the US, and around the world.

, g y , g p , y , ,and commentary. Global and USA issues are covered, including science, policy, management, hydrophilanthropy etc Water events such as conferences workshops celebrations obituaries new

Numbersnews sources, presenting all sides and views of the issues, with the goal of fostering understanding of various positions and discussion towards resolution of these often controversial issues. Aquafornia follows all the latest news and commentaries on California’s water from the Klamath Basin to the Colorado River from the Delta to

David started blogging on water in June 2007, and he has written nearly 2,500 posts to date. His blog has over 1 000 readers many of them with years of experience in the water industry This community of academics

The Water Numbers blog from Peter Gleick is featured as one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s “City Brights” commentaries It offers a comprehensive look at all things water covering international and local issues the

hydrophilanthropy, etc. Water events such as conferences, workshops, celebrations, obituaries, new publications, videos, films, and expositions are announced and sometimes covered. Book and film reviews

news and commentaries on California’s water, from the Klamath Basin to the Colorado River, from the Delta to the Sierra Nevada, from desalination to water recycling, and keeps you up to date on the latest statewide and

1,000 readers, many of them with years of experience in the water industry. This community of academics, activists, bureaucrats, engineers, environmentalists, lawyers, politicians, and students makes Aguanomics one of th b t l f d d hi ti t d ti t li

commentaries. It offers a comprehensive look at all things water, covering international and local issues, the human right to water, new technologies for water supply and use, etc. In his blog, Peter addresses a wide

occasionally grace WaterWired’s pages. The latest Tweets from the WaterWired Twitter are also available, as are links to other blogs and Internet resources. Humor and relevant quotations are liberally sprinkled

regional water news and information. the best places for a deep and sophisticated conversation on water policy. range of water issues through the lens of sustainability, equity, and efficiency, with special attention to the challenges of climate change, conflicts over water, and especially, solutions to the world's water problems.

g q y pthroughout. Posts are written not only for the water professional but also the intelligent layperson; comments are welcomed WaterWired is brought to you by Michael E 'Aquadoc' Campana a professor

Aquafornia is updated every day by 9 a.m. PST and again later in the day with late-breaking water news. Although some readers enjoy the cut and thrust of David’s candid opinions on politics, corruption and social welfare others enjoy his in-depth “water chats” with important figures in the water business David has recently

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In his blog Peter Gleick lays out the threats to our freshwater resources and viable solutions to those threats

are welcomed. WaterWired is brought to you by Michael E. Aquadoc Campana, a professor, hydrologist/hydrogeologist, hydrophilanthropist, and inveterate WaterWonk living in the Pacific Northwest

The mission of the Water Education Foundation, an impartial, nonprofit organization, is to create a better welfare, others enjoy his in-depth water chats with important figures in the water business. David has recently begun holding water chats with Australians – adding a useful comparison of ideas and experiences to a blog that ft f C lif i t i

In his blog, Peter Gleick lays out the threats to our freshwater resources and viable solutions to those threats, drawing from not only his experiences and viewpoint, but also by way of numbers: each post includes an

who has been a keen observer of the US and global water scenes for more years than he cares to (or can) remember.

understanding of water resources and foster public understanding and the resolution of water resource issues through facilitation, education and outreach, and the Foundation values Aquafornia as the number one resource

often focuses on California water issues. important, unusual, or newsworthy "water number" as the heart of the topic addressed. With categories like water-use efficiency, bottled water, water and energy, water policy, the global water crisis, agriculture and through facilitation, education and outreach, and the Foundation values Aquafornia as the number one resource

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water, and more, Water Numbers at “City Brights” is a fascinating source for real discussion of our water issues tied to facts and researchissues, tied to facts and research.

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C fW t SISWEB A & I d t N Other Influential BlogsCircle of BlueWaterSISWEB Agency & Industry News Other Influential BlogsCircle of BlueWaterSISWEB Agency & Industry NewsW t SISWEB i l f t f i l t h i f ti S i ti t h Circle of Blue aims to report and present the information necessary to respond to the global freshwater crisis AWaterSISWEB is a place for water resources professionals to share information. Scientists, researchers, students, and industry professionals can use this free website to find what is new and popular in the water

Circle of Blue aims to report and present the information necessary to respond to the global freshwater crisis. A prominent feature of Circle of Blue is their WaterNews, a daily publication of journalistic and scientific coverage

resources field. It is a great place to share, store, organize, and search the bookmarks of web pages related to water topics Everyone can register for free and post content related to the water community and science

of the global fresh water crisis. The breadth of Circle of Blue covers policy, politics, science, and technology related to water resources Through a combination of front-line journalism existing and new science and datawater topics. Everyone can register for free and post content related to the water community and science.

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related to water resources. Through a combination of front line journalism, existing and new science and data, and innovative communication design, Circle of Blue expertly communicates the complexities of the global fresh water crisisWaterSISWEB is the first website of the SISWEBS (Scientific Information Syndication WEBsiteS) family,

dedicated to the water resources field. Currently, WaterSISWEB covers different water resources categories fresh water crisis.

including Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Planning and Management, and Miscellaneous, which contain links of the News Articles Papers Videos Images and Others type Users can post links under relevant Water Link Internationalcontain links of the News, Articles, Papers, Videos, Images, and Others type. Users can post links under relevant categories with keyword tags to allow for easy search access, as well as rate links by voting for them. Popular

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entries are kept in the Top Posts section while links that users think are irrelevant or that contain false information are removed from the site after getting enough negative votes. In WaterSISWEB, links can also be sorted by region. Currently available regions include: the USA and all of its states, Canada and all its provinces, Europe, Africa Americas Asia and Oceania (including their countries) and Antarctica

Water Link International (formerly European Water News) is a website that provides water management information on new techniques, their implementation methods, practical experience and best practices. It Africa, Americas, Asia, and Oceania (including their countries) and Antarctica. q , p , p p pstrives to facilitate the exchange of practical experience and best practices in water management. The website and its related weekly newsletter bring together information on new techniques their implementation

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website and its related weekly newsletter bring together information on new techniques, their implementation methods, practical experiences, and best practices. WaterLink International is focused on managers,

watersisweb.org directors, engineers, researchers, scientists, consultants and teachers/professors in water management.

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Facebook Twitter Center for Watershed SciencesLinkedInFacebook Twitter Center for Watershed SciencesLinkedInThe Center for Watershed Sciences is a unit of the John Muir Institute of the

LinkedIn is a free, business-oriented social networking site where people can find and maintain Facebook is perhaps the most popular social networking website in the world On Facebook Twitter is a micro blogging and social networking

unit of the John Muir Institute of the Environment at the University of

professional contacts. It is used by an interconnected network of experienced professionals from 150 industries and 200 countries The purpose of the site is to allow registered users to maintain a list of

networking website in the world. On Facebook, users can add friends, send messages, and

Twitter is a micro blogging and social networking service that allows members can send and

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California, Davis, and is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of critical issues inindustries and 200 countries. The purpose of the site is to allow registered users to maintain a list of

contact details for people they know and trust in business. Each members maintains his or her own profile so unlike a typical address book LinkedIn is always up to date A list of water specific

update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join

receive messages up to 140 characters in length. These short messages, known as tweets, often

interdisciplinary study of critical issues in watershed science. The center has a focus on the sustainable and costprofile so, unlike a typical address book, LinkedIn is always up-to-date. A list of water-specific

industry contacts, including their work experience and technical expertise, is never more than a click

y, jnetworks organized by city, workplace, and school or college The website's name stems

comment on or link to recent developments in some specific industry or topic that is of particular

focus on the sustainable and cost-effective restoration and management of

away.school or college. The website s name stems from the colloquial name of books given at the

some specific industry or topic that is of particular interest to the author. Topical keywords are

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stream, lake and estuarine ecosystems, and posts relevant research and links.

Much like an industry networking event, LinkedIn lets trusted users make introductions amongst friends and colleagues Joining special interest groups helps further establish subject oriented

start of the academic year by university administrations with the intention of helping

written in-sentence and identified by a pound sign, as in #water, #environment, or #science.

and posts relevant research and links.

friends and colleagues. Joining special interest groups helps further establish subject-oriented business relationships. These groups often involve professional societies, alumni associations, greek

p gstudents to get to know each other better. Following a particular twitter member can be a

great way to stay updated on current water topicsaffiliations, etc., and allow professionals to make new contacts, post job openings, and answer questions related to industry concernsDifferent water resources groups/communities

great way to stay updated on current water topics with a minimal amount of time.

questions related to industry concerns. and fan pages exist on Facebook, where members share water resources links with each other. Membership is free and everyone can joinjoin.

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We are thankful to the members of the water blogging community including the Chris Austin , David Zetland, Peter Gleick and Michael Campana for their valuable inputs