International Riversymposium

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Submit your abstract before March 22 for the 2013 Riversymposium.

You are invited to submit an abstract for a 16th International Riversymposium that will contribute to the exploration of the Riversymposium theme Rivers: Linking Water-Energy-Food.

Submissions will close on March 22, 2013.

Join us at one of world’s leading conferences on river management.

Hosted by Macquarie University the afternoon seminar will showcase the latest research from local universities related to urban waterways and water management in Sydney.

Fourteen researchers from Macquarie University, Sydney University, University of Western Sydney, University of NSW, University of Technology Sydney and Charles Sturt University will cover different aspects of water management in Sydney.  The 10 minute presentations each cover the BIG IDEAS of their respective fields, giving the audience an opportunity to listen to short, informative and interesting talks. The optional workshop at the end of the seminar session will be an opportunity to discuss ideas on how to foster greater collaboration on urban water management in Sydney. Afternoon tea, drinks and nibblies will be provided.

• Date: 30th November 2012
• Venue: Macquarie University, Lecture Theatre W5A

Tickets are available at http://www.wsud.org/training-events/sydney-urban-water-management-seminar-and-workshop/tickets.

More information: http://www.wsud.org/training-events/sydney-urban-water-management-seminar-and-workshop/

Stormwater Harvesting: Concept and Design
Wednesday 28 November 2012
This one day training course, developed in partnership with Monash Water for Liveability, will introduce you with the concepts required to design an effective stormwater harvesting project. The workshop will feature insights into stormwater harvesting guidelines, latest research on the performance of stormwater treatment technologies, conceptual design and costs associated with stormwater harvesting systems.

More information: http://www.clearwater.asn.au/civicrm/event/info?id=182&reset=1

About Clearwater

Clearwater delivers training, events and advice to support water professionals in building knowledge and skills in the following areas of Sustainable Urban Water Management (SUWM).

The program is founded on partnerships and links with local, state and federal government, research institutions and commercial industry. Clearwater is hosted and funded by Melbourne Water with special project funding provided by DSE, MAV and EPA. Clearwater has also recently partnered with the Centre for Water Sensitive Cities. http://clearwater.asn.au

Growth Area WSUD Tour
Friday 22 November 2012
Clearwater’s latest tour travels to Hume City Council and The City of Whittlesea. The tour will include site visits to biofilters and wetlands in new housing estates, visits to council owned WSUD assets and town centre renewal projects incorporating WSUD and stormwater harvesting.

More information: www.clearwater.asn.au/civicrm/event/info?id=174&reset=1

About Clearwater

Clearwater delivers training, events and advice to support water professionals in building knowledge and skills in the following areas of Sustainable Urban Water Management (SUWM).

The program is founded on partnerships and links with local, state and federal government, research institutions and commercial industry. Clearwater is hosted and funded by Melbourne Water with special project funding provided by DSE, MAV and EPA. Clearwater has also recently partnered with the Centre for Water Sensitive Cities. http://clearwater.asn.au