A two-day conference to celebrate the International Association of Hydrogeologists 60th anniversary and the Geological Society Year of Water, hosted by the University of Birmingham. The conference will incorporate the Ineson Lecture and re-launch of Groundwater our Hidden Asset supported by the Groundwater Forum.
The conference has four broad topic areas:
Groundwater and energy
- Groundwater and the hydrocarbon industry
- Groundwater in renewable and nuclear energy
- Groundwater as an energy source
- Valuing groundwater
- Food security and agriculture
Groundwater resources
- Groundwater extremes from drought to flooding
- New approaches to deployable output
- Is ASR the panacea?
- Groundwater and the Water Framework Directive
Groundwater and ecosystem services
- Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (wetlands)
- Groundwater and aquatic ecosystems
- Groundwater Ecosystems (stygofauna)
- Defining aquifers natural capital
Groundwater quality
- Legacy (e.g. NAPL) and emerging contaminants
- Agricultural impacts (nitrate, pesticides, pathogens)
- Contaminant migration, natural attenuation and remediation
- Compliance with the Water Framework Directive
- Valuing groundwater lost to contamination
You can follow updates regarding the conference by Twitter using the hashtag #gwmoha and a flyer for the conference may be downloaded HERE.
The conference will comprise a single-track oral session in the University’s recently built Bramall Music Building auditorium with poster sessions, trade exhibition stands in the adjacent Great Hall.
Provisional Programme
- Day 1 – Topics: Groundwater and energy and groundwater resources including re-launch of Groundwater our Hidden Asset.
- Day 2 – Topics: Groundwater ecosystem services and quality incorporating the Ineson Lecture.
Approximate timings
- Registration 9:30am
- Talks 10:30am – 5:00pm
- Drinks reception and dinner on 13 September
The conference has four broad topic areas: groundwater and energy, groundwater resources, groundwater and ecosystem services and groundwater quality, with sub themes of groundwater valuation and natural capital, climate change, groundwater management and the Water Framework Directive.
The conference will comprise a single-track oral session in the University’s recently built Bramall Music Building auditorium with poster sessions, trade exhibition stands in the adjacent Great Hall.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
IAH and Geological Society Members Early Bird Registration
- Prices include registration, refreshments and conference dinner (but not accommodation)
- Cost: £220.00
- Description: This early bird rate will be available until 5th September – after that date registration will be £260.
Non-Members Registration
- Cost: £300.00
Student Registration
- Cost:£150.00
Please follow THIS LINK for registration.
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