We are now entering the age of the mega city; in some countries as much as 90% of the population lives in urban centres. Urban centres are sinks, drawing in resources from their wide and disparate hinterlands. Stormwater professionals are very aware that the poorly evolved drainage systems of the past convey this pollution to…
Co-hosted by World Urban Parks and Parks and Leisure Australia, FUTURE of SPACES and PLACES in CITIES aims to address the impact urban growth and density will have on our parks, leisure and sport globally and how we as an industry can respond to ensure our open spaces are protected and our lifestyles enhanced. Click…
The 21st International Riversymposium will facilitate critical thinking, focus on solutions and inspire delegates to move beyond ‘business as usual’ approaches and outcomes. This symposium will have an emphasis on training and professional development, ensure delegates have the skills and knowledge to implement and deliver what they learn. Click here for more informaion
Challenging economic and environmental issues affect everyone, and with this comes a responsibility and need to optimise the use of scarce resources to deliver the best outcomes for our community. Come and hear how three local governments in Perth are making a case for creating and maintaining water sensitive urban design assets to achieve corporate…
Presenters: Prof. Geoffrey London and Daniel Jan Martin, UWA Communicating and understanding the ‘deep structure’ of a place is fundamental to environmental awareness and conservation. A comprehension of place, its environments and histories, will inform how our future city is directed and designed. In Perth, our water crises are in large part design crises: from housing, gardens,…
Each October, National Water Week makes a splash right across Australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to work together to build community awareness and understanding around water related topics and challenges. National Water Week provides an opportunity to remind ourselves and teach others that access to clean water is hugely important to every aspect of…
Dr Jenny Stauber, Chief Research Scientist from CSIRO Land and Water will present on Groundwater Quality: An Ecotoxicology Perspective This talk will highlight some of the emerging contaminants from industrial, mining, coal seam gas and defence activities e.g. PFOS, that have the potential to impact groundwater quality and ecological health. This requires a better understanding…
The 2018 WA Water Awards Dinner will take place on Friday 26 October 2018 in the Grand River Ballroom of the Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace. The 2018 WA Water Awards Program recognises outstanding achievements and innovations in the State’s water industry. It provides a unique opportunity to showcase the very best of our…