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September Congress Programme Released!

03 Aug 2023
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Preliminary Programme: The preliminary programme is now available on our website at https://iah2023.org.za/
Please view the programme to plan your attendance and make the most of the diverse sessions and presentations.

 

Event Debriefs: YPs Networking in Gauteng & Cape Town

02 Nov 2022
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Home News Event Debriefs: YPs Networking in Gauteng & Cape Town

The GWD Young Professionals Committee hosted of the Division's Networking Events for 2022 at the two main Branches, Gauteng and Western Cape, respectively.

 

Seeking a Junior Hydrogeologist /Modeller

23 Aug 2021
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A leading groundwater consulting company, specializing in the dewatering / groundwater control sector, is looking for a Junior Hydrogeologist/ Groundwater Modeller to join their team and be based in Langebaan, South Africa.
Home News Seeking a Junior Hydrogeologist /Modeller
A leading groundwater consulting company, specializing in the dewatering / groundwater control sector, is looking for a Junior Hydrogeologist/ Groundwater Modeller to join their team and be based in Langebaan, South Africa.

MAR Southern Africa: Publication now available

26 Jul 2021
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Home News MAR Southern Africa: Publication now available

"This book is authored by two South African groundwater scientists. South Africa has  the  most  experience  with  MAR  because  there  are  dozens  of  substantial  MAR applications in diverse hydrologic and geologic conditions ranging from unconsolidated aquifers in semi-arid climates to fractured rocks in desert climates. South Africa is a leader in MAR as a result of more than 50 years of research and practice supported by farsighted government funding.

Conference YP Committee interviews Jani van Gend

05 Jul 2021
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Home News Conference YP Committee interviews Jani van Gend

InnovationAngelo Johnston from the GWD ConfEx2021 YP Committee interviews:

Jani van Gend


Introduce yourself?

I am a curious and driven individual who loves being outside and do not m

'Show & Tell' Highlights from the Hydrogeology Post-Graduates event (GWD WCape; IAH-SA)

25 Jun 2021
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"Objective of this event was to share information on post-graduate hydrogeological research amongst other graduates; academics and those in the groundwater industry (private and public sector). We have not had a networking event for a long time and there are now amazing projects on the go" Julian Conrad (IAH-SA Secretary)
Home News 'Show & Tell' Highlights from the Hydrogeology Post-Graduates event (GWD WCape; IAH-SA)
"Objective of this event was to share information on post-graduate hydrogeological research amongst other graduates; academics and those in the groundwater industry (private and public sector). We have not had a networking event for a long time and there are now amazing projects on the go" Julian Conrad (IAH-SA Secretary)

Event Debrief: Localizing regional scale groundwater big data using machine learning

04 Mar 2021
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CPD EVENT Following the Talk by Helen Seyler, hosted by the Western Cape Branch on 28 January 2021, Zaheed further extrapolated on the research into the applicability of machine learning for the forward prediction of groundwater levels and flow regime using results from the dolomite aquifers in South Africa, particularly the Romotswa/North West and Gauteng Dolomites.
Home News Event Debrief: Localizing regional scale groundwater big data using machine learning
CPD EVENT Following the Talk by Helen Seyler, hosted by the Western Cape Branch on 28 January 2021, Zaheed further extrapolated on the research into the applicability of machine learning for the forward prediction of groundwater levels and flow regime using results from the dolomite aquifers in South Africa, particularly the Romotswa/North West and Gauteng Dolomites.

Event Debrief: Groundwater, Boreholes, and Water Use Licences (GWD, IAH-SA)

06 Aug 2020
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Groundwater is not private property, and the use of groundwater requires a water use license or a general authorization. This is imperative for most environmental impact assessments, requiring even ongoing monitoring for the foreseeable future. The GWD together with the IAH-SA called together a group of dynamic ladies to present their experiences and findings around this very relevant topic that came up a number of times during social media discussions and via email queries received.
Home News Event Debrief: Groundwater, Boreholes, and Water Use Licences (GWD, IAH-SA)
Groundwater is not private property, and the use of groundwater requires a water use license or a general authorization. This is imperative for most environmental impact assessments, requiring even ongoing monitoring for the foreseeable future. The GWD together with the IAH-SA called together a group of dynamic ladies to present their experiences and findings around this very relevant topic that came up a number of times during social media discussions and via email queries received.

Event Debrief: Fate and transport of Microplastics in Groundwater (GWD Western Cape)

19 Jun 2020
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Home News Event Debrief: Fate and transport of Microplastics in Groundwater (GWD Western Cape)
This CPD event was hosted by the GWD Western Cape Branch, moderated by the Western Cape Branch Chair, Dr Sumaya Israel and supported by UWC student Clinton William Andries.