Announcements:

SUTAINABLE GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH OF AUSTRALIA

The Northern Territory Branch of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) will be hosting the seminar “Sustainable Groundwater Development in the North of Australia” in Darwin on the 1 October 2010.

Seminar Program
Across northern Australia, groundwater is the principal water supply source for most enterprises. Towns, communities, mines and irrigation enterprises across northern Australia obtain the majority of their water supplies from groundwater. Ensuring that the development of the groundwater resources in the north of Australia meets its developmental needs while not adversely impacting on the environment dependent on these groundwater resources (e.g. spring fed river systems such as the Daly River) is one of Australia’s greatest challenges.

The seminar aims to provide participants with a basic understanding of the challenges faced across northern Australia in developing water supplies sourced from groundwater. It will also provide an overview of what is being done to ensure that future development is done in a manner that meets the present and future aspirations of the people living in the north of Australia.

Stay tuned for further details of the seminar