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Indigenous Groundwater Declaration
We welcome all International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) members to sign an Indigenous Groundwater Declaration to acknowledge, champion and support through actions for the betterment of including and respecting Indigenous […]
Calls for more groundwater experts in the field
Australia’s future growth is closely aligned to good resources management, and water is top of the list. This is underpinning a growing shortage of groundwater scientists and engineers. The demand […]
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Hydrogeology aid in Nepal
IAH NSW and Australia supporting Ellen Kwantes’ hydrogeology aid works in Nepal Ellen Kwantes, the Australian Volunteers Program (AVP) and IAH are providing hydrogeology aid for an important project in […]
Abstract submission extended for 48th IAH Congress
48th IAH Congress – Brussels Belgium IAH International are excited to confirm that the 48th Congress “Inspiring Groundwater” will take place in Brussels Belgium over five days between September 6th […]
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Gender in the Groundwater Sector Survey
Socio – Hydrogeology IAH is making last calls for the gender and groundwater survey, which aims to obtain gender-specific information for people working in the groundwater sector. Your feedback will […]
AGC2021 ….. stay tuned
The AGC2021 committee is well underway in planning next year’s conference. We hope to share some news with everyone soon on key conference dates, location, and more. […]
That’s a wrap…. Australasian Groundwater Conference 2019
The 2019 Australasian Groundwater Conference was the most successful of our conferences to date. This success would not have been possible without the support of the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates. […]
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2020 and 2021 IAH Congress
The 2020 and 2021 IAH Congress dates and venues have been announced: The 47th IAH Congress: Brazil 2020 ‘Aquifers: Storing Water for the Future’ 20–25 Sept 2020, Sao Paulo, Brazil. […]
AGC2019 – Early-Bird Registration Reminder
Have you secured your spot to attend the AGC2019? Now is your chance to register at a discounted rate. Early bird registration closes Friday, August 30, 2019 The 2019 conference promises […]
2019 IAH/NCGRT Distinguished Lecturer Series
2019 IAH / NCGRT Distinguished Lecture Series presented by Dr Justine Lacey Principal Research Scientist & Director of CSIRO’s Responsible Innovation Initiative Social License to Operate: a critical issue in Australia and […]
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IAH Victoria Branch August 2019 Presentation Slides
Thanks again to Wendy Timms for her fascinating presentation and Jacobs for hosting this event. For those who requested the slides with the links to references etc please find the […]
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Groundwater PhD Recruitment Call
Expressions of Interest – Closing Friday 2nd August 2019 The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from the brightest minds from a wide range […]
Deadlines have been extended for Abstracts & IAH Groundwater Industry Awards
Abstracts and IAH Awards submissions have now been extended. Abstracts will now be open until 5pm Friday June 28, 2019. There will be no extension past this date. To submit an […]
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AGC2019 Grants, Awards and Abstract Submission Deadline 14th June 2019
Just a friendly reminder that we are edging closer to the AGC2019 Abstract, Grant Application and Awards Submission deadline of the 14th June. You can find more information about the AGC2019 […]
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SA IAH Chapter: MDB Groundwater Seminar
Dr Glen Walker presents: Cumulative impacts on streamflow from potential groundwater extraction under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan: a preliminary risk assessment Abstract Under the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) Plan, sustainable diversion […]
Australian Chapter IAH Groundwater Awards Launched
The Australian Chapter IAH Groundwater Industry Awards recognises outstanding contribution in six categories. Awards announced and presented at the AGC2019 Student-Industry Networking Night at the Queensland Museum. Details on how to apply […]
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Make hydrogeological science be heard in Canberra
IAH, through our membership of the Australian Geoscience Council, is a Science & Technology Australia (STA) member organisation. STA is the nation’s peak body in science and technology. STA is […]
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Groundwater Modelling Uncertainty: Implications for Decision – Making. Summary Report of the GMU workshop – AGC2017
Modelling uncertainty issues are discussed in chapter 7 of the Australian Groundwater Modelling Guidelines (AGMG; Barnett et al., 2012). However, there has been generally poor uptake of uncertainty methods and a perception […]
Australia’s history of hydrogeology
Take a deep dive into the history of groundwater use and management in Australia via W.H.Williamson’s publication History of Hydrogeology. Reproduced with permission from the publisher from: Howden, N. (Ed.), […]
Job Alert – WSP seeking Senior to Principal Hydrogeologists
Senior to Principal Hydrogeologists About us: At WSP, our purpose is simple. We exist to future proof our cities and our environment. To fulfil this purpose, our people plan, design, […]
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Call for IAH members’ input into MDBA submission
The Murray Darling Basin Commission (MDBA) has released a discussion paper regarding climate change and the Murray–Darling Basin Plan (mdba.gov.au/publications/mdba-reports/climate-change-murray-darling-basin-plan-discussion-paper).The discussion paper outlines projected climate change impacts, including increases in […]
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World Water Day
22 March 2019 is World Water Day (worldwaterday.org). The 2022 World Water Day theme is ‘Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible’ (World Water Day 2022). Start thinking now how we can […]
Who’s watching the water? Experts sound warning on deteriorating groundwater monitoring. ABC Rural.
ABC Rural By the National Regional Reporting Team’s Rachel Carbonell and Jessie Davies Posted 2 Mar 2019, 5:00amSat 2 Mar 2019, 5:00am Webpage: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-02/spike-in-groundwater-use-in-drought-sparks-warning/10850944 […]
IAH Vic Branch March 2019 Presentation and AGM
A fantastic talk from Dr Matthew Currell last night for the first presentation of IAH Vic Branch for 2019. We just wanted to express our gratitude to Alan Wade and […]
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AGC2019 Sponsorship
On behalf of the Organising Committee for the Australasian Groundwater Conference 2019 (AGC2019) we would like to extend a special thank you to our current sponsors, whose generous support make this event possible. Sponsorship and […]
SA IAH Chapter – Statigraphy and Hydrogeology – St Vincent Basin. Supported by DEW and NCGRT
The second of a series of workshops examining the stratigraphy and hydrogeology of the major sedimentary basins in SA focusses on the St Vincent Basin and the aquifers beneath Adelaide […]
2019 IAH Membership Renewal Now Open
Members can enjoy many benefits by renewing their IAH membership today – visit the membership online portal. Joining IAH Australia means you can take advantage of the services IAH offers its members, […]
Australasian Groundwater Conference 2019 Abstracts and Registrations Open
Abstracts are now open for AGC2019. The Organising Committee invites contributions to the AGC 2019. Seize the opportunity to be part of this ground-breaking event and profile your research and […]
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2019 IAH/NCGRT Distinguished Lecture Series
We are thrilled to announce that the 2019 IAH/NCGRT Distinguished Lecturer is Dr Justine Lacey, Principal Research Scientist with CSIRO Land & Water. Dr […]
NSW Department of Industry, Lands & Water: Contingent Hydrogeologist Position
The Lands & Water Division of the NSW Department of Industry is currently seeking a hydrogeologist to join their team. Please click here for the advertisement. […]
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AGC2019: Website, Sponsorship & Exhibition opportunities now open!
The Qld Chapter and NCGRT AGC2019 organising committee is busily preparing an amazing program of informative technical speakers, oral and poster sessions, social networking opportunities, field trips, […]
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IAH NSW Meeting 9 October 2018: Student Night
IAH NSW is pleased to announce that our next meeting is our annual student night, featuring the following talks: Joshua Yu, UNSW: Mechanisms affecting PFAS migration under groundwater – surface water […]
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IAH Congress MAR activities and heads up on ISMAR10 and ISMAR11
IAH Congress Daejeon, Korea, 9-14 Sept 2018 has the theme : GROUNDWATER AND LIFE : Science and Technology into Action. One topic, T4.4, is dedicated to Managed Aquifer Recharge. On […]
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Latest news and resources from IAH-MAR
For a limited time only…. The second special issue to be released out of ISMAR9 has just been published in June 2018 in the Springer journal Sustainable Water Resources Management […]
National PhD Positions in Groundwater – Expressions of Interest
This opportunity has now closed. The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) is seeking Expressions of Interest from the brightest minds from a wide range of science, […]
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IAH NSW Meeting 30 July 2018: Todd Halihan
IAH NSW is pleased to announce that our next meeting features a talk by Todd Halihan, Professor of Geology at Oklahoma State University and Chief Technical Officer for Aestus LLC, […]
NGWA McEllhiney Lecture Tour 2018
Todd Halihan, Ph.D., P.Gp., is a Professor of Geology at Oklahoma State University and Chief Technical Officer for Aestus LLC. His professional interests center in subsurface characterization and sustainable water […]
IAH NSW Meeting 12 June 2018: Ross Best
IAH NSW is pleased to announce that our next meeting features a talk by Ross Best, a Senior Principal and the Head of Practice – Geotechnical Australia and New Zealand […]
IAH NSW Meeting 21 May 2018: 2018 Darcy Lecture, Professor Masaki Hayashi
IAH NSW is pleased to announce that our next meeting features the 2018 Darcy Lecture by Professor Masaki Hayashi, Professor in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary. […]
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IAH VIC BRANCH- April 2018- Lecture notes from the release of the new VVG (Visualising Victoria’s Groundwater)
Thanks for everyone who attended the great presentation and to Peter Dahlhaus for taking us on the journey to this point of the VVG portal! For all those interested please […]
IAH NSW Meeting 10 April 2018: Dr Grant Ferguson
IAH NSW is pleased to announce that our next meeting features a talk by Dr Grant Ferguson, Associate Professor of Geological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan. Grant Ferguson completed a B.Sc. […]
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IAH Victoria March Presentation
Groundwater Tracing: Breathing new life into a practical approach to testing aquifers The second IAH Victoria presentation for 2018 was well attended considering how busy everyone has been at the […]
IAH NSW Meeting 13 March 2018: Dr Wendy Timms
IAH NSW is pleased to announce that our next meeting features a talk by Dr Wendy Timms, UNSW School of Mining Engineering and Connected Waters Initiative. Please click here for the […]
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2018 IAH presentation at Goulburn Murray Water
Thanks again to the presenters for taking the time to discuss this interesting example of groundwater supply assessment and community consultation undertaken in the development of the Katunga Water […]
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Australian Geoscience Council Convention – Adelaide 2018
Big Issues and Ideas in Geoscience is designed to highlight the fundamental role that Geoscience has as a major field of science throughout the Asia Pacific Region. The Convention (AGCC […]
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NCGRT/IAH 2017 Distinguished Lecture Series
Dr. Glen Walker Climate Change and Australian Groundwater: Current State of Knowledge and Future Responses Tour Dates: Adelaide: Oct 5 Canberra: Oct 10 Melbourne: Oct 17 Darwin: Oct 26 Sydney: […]
Australian Groundwater Conference Abstract Books online
We are happy to announce that abstract books from the 2015 and 2017 Australian/Australasian Groundwater Conferences are now available online via the IAH Australia website. They offer great snapshots of […]
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Media Release: Scientists wade into Murray v Darling pipeline debate
The groundwater experts say that the NSW Government has so far appeared to ignore published scientific evidence on the Darling River floodplain resource by calling for tenders for the costly […]
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Australasian Groundwater Conference 2017 Highlights
With over 340 people in attendance from across the globe, the 2017 Australasian Groundwater Conference was a great success! Held at UNSW’s John Niland Scientia Building, NCGRT and IAH delivered a […]
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