Sponsors / Engagement Partners

"Groundwater Conference, Gauteng 17-20 October 2021" sponsored by:

The WRC was established in terms of the Water Research Act (Act No 34 of 1971), following a period of serious water shortage. It was deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote the country’s water research purposefully, owing to the view held that water would be one of South Africa’s most limiting factors in the 21st century. In 1971 when the WRC was founded, water research and development (R&D) in South Africa was limited to a few institutions and the funding level inadequate. There was no research co-ordination and an apparent neglect of some key research fields. In addition, there was little strategic direction or leadership that would provide for the identification of priority areas or appropriate technology transfer. It was to address these issues, that the WRC was established.

Currently, South Africa is still under threat of a lack of sufficient water, while water quality and availability issues are becoming more acute. However, the country is much better prepared to deal with this problem owing to the WRC’s meaningful contribution to the developmentof the capacity of the water sector, the broadening of the country’s water-centred R&D base, and the WRC’s continued commitment to direct and fund research on critical issues.

In the future (short- to long-term), it is envisaged that South Africa’s water problems may intensify. Issues such as water for all, quality of life, and a sustainable environment are an essential part of the country’s national priorities and require considerable attention. In addition, implementation of the National Water Act of 1998 and the related national water strategy places considerable demand on water management and calls for research support. The role of South Africa in SADC and NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa’s Development), especially with regard to water resource and water supply and sanitation issues, poses new challenges and requires new initiatives which are within the mandate of the WRC.

Aquatico

EVENT SPONSOR AND ONLINE EXHIBITOR

Aqua Earth

BRONZE SPONSOR
CONFERENCE COLLATERAL SPONSOR

EDRS

COLLATERAL SPONSOR AND ONLINE EXHIBITOR

Environmental Drilling & Remediation Services

JMA Consulting

BRONZE SPONSOR
POSTER SESSION SPONSOR

JMA Consulting is a groundwater and environmental consulting company based in Delmas, South Africa. JMA was established in 1988 and prides itself on providing integrated and holistic groundwater and environmental consulting services, including water monitoring services to predominantly the mining and industrial sectors in South Africa.

JMA undertakes its consultation with the specific approach of delivering integrated and sustainable groundwater and environmental management solutions to its clients. All JMA inputs into the geohydrological and multi-disciplinary environmental projects are rendered by fully qualified and duly registered professional natural scientists, as well as associate engineers, professionals and technicians. All products and services rendered by JMA are tailored to give full compliance with South African environmental legislation and guidelines, with the intention of adding value to its clients and their associated operations.

Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd

BRONZE SPONSOR
STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SPONSOR

SGHS

ENGAGEMENT PARTNER - EXHIBITOR

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Van Walt

ONLINE EXHIBITOR

Van Walt is a bespoke team of individuals in 5 offices across 3 continents who design, source, install, supply, rent and repair equipment for environmental research. For more than 40 years we have developed our expertise and experience to bring you best-in-class equipment for soil water and groundwater monitoring and research.

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