A top eco-city!

At the Qwest Center and the Hilton in Omaha, Nebraska!
Fresh Air & More in America's Heartland!

Rated one of the top “eco-cities” in the nation based on air and water quality, open space, and population stability by a leading environmental magazine, Omaha offers visitors a breath of fresh air and more. Built along the mighty Missouri River, its history is closely linked to the railroad and meatpacking industries. Today its riverfront and downtown are filled with new development, Fortune 500 companies, and a new $90 million performing arts center.Visitors are attracted to its river views and 23-acre riverfront, which features a boardwalk, dining, nightly live music,walking trail, and riverboat rides. The riverfront is located on the original site of the Lewis and Clark landing in 1804. Omaha is also home to several art galleries, unique museums, contemporary theatre,music and dance performances, and Broadway shows. There is a worldclass zoo, plus numerous golf courses, as well as opportunities for rock climbing, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and riverside hiking. You won’t run out of things to see, do, and explore in Omaha, the centerpiece of the nation's heartland!

Traveling to Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha...An Artfully Exquisite City!
Omaha is home to outstanding arts opportunities! In Omaha you can enjoy world-class theater, symphony, opera, Broadway Theater, art galleries and more. Click on the link to learn more about Omaha.

Getting to Omaha

Travel by Air
The Omaha Airport system consists of the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA). Omaha Eppley Airfield is presently served by 9 scheduled passenger Airlines. The following are listed below.

American Airlines
American West
Continental
Delta Airlines
Frontier
Midwest Air
Northwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines

Airport Shuttle Service
The Ground Transportation Center is located inside center door #3 on the lower level of the terminal building. Local area hotel/ motel phone boards are located near North and South baggage claim areas. Taxi Cabs stage on the terminal front drive. Reservations for area shuttle are available. Rental car counters are located near door # 3 as well, with ready car spaces located on the first level of the service parking structure; via covered walkway. Make your reservation today!

Omaha Shuttle and Transportation Service
Toll Free: 877-359-6624 or 402-331-7558
http://www.citywideride.com

*Complimentary bus transportation is available 24 hours a day through, Hilton Omaha, Hilton Garden Inn, and Courtyard by Marriott Omaha.

Save Up To $25 off Your Next Hertz Meeting Rental
Hertz Meeting Savings helps you keep travel simple while on the road. Save $5 a day up to $25 off your next ASCE meeting rental. Plus you still receive your standard discount as well as all the Hertz benefits of being a member. This special offer is valid one week before through one week after designated ASCE event dates.

For Hertz Meeting and Convention Reservations, simply visit hertz.com. Or call Hertz at 1-800-654-2210 to take advantage of this special offer. Don't forget to mention: CDP# 11381 and PC# 979731

Congress Dress

Business casual attire is appropriate for most World Water Congress events. Although jackets are not required for the sessions, jackets or sweaters that can be removed are advisable because conference rooms may be cool.

The best plan is to dress in layers, so that as you move from one place to another you can adjust your clothing.

Grants

We regret that ASCE is not able to award any grants or fee waivers to attend the conference. However, grants are sometimes available for qualified applicants through the following organizations. Please contact them directly to ascertain if they will be able to assist you:

National Science Foundation www.nsf.gov or (703) 292-5111
USAID www.usaid.gov or (202) 712-0000
UNESCO www.unesco.org

Phone Calls from the US

Phone calls from hotel rooms can be very expensive, especially calls to places outside of the US. We recommend one of the following options:

Have your family or colleagues call you. There is no charge for calls that are received, but high charges for initiating the call.

Use a pre-paid phone card. These are available at many locations, including many airports, grocery stores, discount department stores, convenience stores and at some hotels. They are also available through many online sites.

Use your personal or corporate telephone charge card (if you have one).

ASCE does not recommend any particular brand or type of card, but only provides this information for your convenience.


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