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SA Branch Conference 2012 – Event
The SA Branch Conference is one of the premier knowledge-sharing events on the local water industry calendar. The conference continues to bring together members of the water industry from around the state to discuss current trends and challenges being addressed in South Australia. This year’s conference has the theme Way Out Water – Beyond the […]
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Four in 40: Managing carbon in catchments
The Water Research Centre and the Department for Environment, Water & Natural Resources (DEWNR) presents a “Four in 40” seminar on Monday 23 July at the Flinders Street Baptist Church Hall, titled “Managing carbon in catchments”. Where: Flinders Street Baptist Church Hall, 65 Flinders Street When: Monday 23 July Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Please note: Although this […]
Young Water Professionals Annual Forum
The Australian Water Association’s SA Branch Young Water Professionals Annual Forum will be held on Thursday 7th June 2012. The forum will examine the current state of the water sector and the political drivers guiding the industry’s future. Topics include: Water reform and the National Water Initiative Managing water resources in a changing climate Adapting […]
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Water Wednesday – ‘Making consultation more effective’
Making consultation more effective will be the subject of a free public forum at the University of Adelaide this Wednesday, 13 April. Hosted by the Water Research Centre, the ‘Water Wednesday’ forum will focus on improving community and industry engagement in natural resources management. Water Research Centre Director Associate Professor Justin Brookes says there are […]
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South Australian River Murray floods 2010-2011 breathe life back into river ecosystem! Guest Blogger Dr Anne Jensen
Guest Blogger Dr Anne Jensen gives a summary of her visit to the River Murray Floods. Guest Post by Dr Anne Jensen, Dr Anne Jensen is an environmental consultant with extensive experience in natural resources management particularly relating to water issues and the environment. She is a Consulting Scientist to the Water Research Centre of […]
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World Water Day – Tuesday 22 March
Today is World Water Day! This year’s theme is ‘Water for cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge‘. World Water Day is an initiative that grew from the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro. You can find out more about todays events or join the WWD 2011 social […]
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Angus Simpson awarded Premier’s Water Medal
At the South Australian Australian Water Association Awards held on November 19, Professor Angus Simpson was awarded the Premier’s Water Medal. This is a great accolade for Angus’ fantastic contribution to research , teaching and the Australian Water Industry. Director of the Water Research Centre Justin Brookes was at the awards, “The glowing account of […]
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Water Wednesday Podasts Now Available
Audio visual material from yesterday’s Water Wednesday presentations is now available here. Water Wednesday – Is there really spare water in the South East? A special forum presented by the Water Research Centre at the University of Adelaide on 23 June 2010. Many people in the wider community think that water is being wasted by […]
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Population and a changing world.
The United Nations recently published a report stating that reducing birth rates could aid in reducing carbon emissions. In response The Australian ran an opinion piece questioning how it would be possible to reduce fertility rates in western societies considering the issue is generally considered taboo. Australia is a country where climate change and water […]
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Professor Mike Young presents in Tucson Arizona
On January 23 Director of the Environment Institute, Professor Mike Young, presented a seminar entitled “Facilitating and Expediting Adaptation: Learning from Australia”. This presentation was made as part of conference that explored how America could adapt to climate change while reducing its environmental and social impacts. The conference aimed to bring together an outstanding group […]
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