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Angelo Johnston from the GWD ConfEx2021 YP Committee interviews:
Jani van Gend
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The upcoming GWD Conference (Oct 17-20) Scientific Committee just released the list of approved Presenters.
Congratulations!
LIST OF ACCEPTED SPEAKERS
Jens Aamand Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland
Clinton Andries Atlantis Foundries/ University of the Western Cape
Dale Barrow GEOSS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
Aqeelah Benjamin University of the Western Cape
James Berkland Nelson Mandela University
Carin Bosman CBSS
Hendrik Botha GCS
Read the full IMIESA PUBLICATION with the Interview with Mr Fanus Fourie (current GWD National Chairperson 2020/2021)
'Show & Tell' Highlights from the Hydrogeology Post-Graduates event (GWD WCape; IAH-SA)
25 Jun 2021
"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)
"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: Talk on Stable isotopes in precipitation and the assessment of groundwater recharge mechanisms in the Johannesburg region (GWD Gau)
17 Jun 2021
Thank you to Dr Khahliso that took the technical difficulties in his stride and availed himself to present his Talk again. Special thank you also to Mr Kwazi Majola (Chair GWD Gauteng) for inviting and facilitating this very interesting talk.
Thank you to Dr Khahliso that took the technical difficulties in his stride and availed himself to present his Talk again. Special thank you also to Mr Kwazi Majola (Chair GWD Gauteng) for inviting and facilitating this very interesting talk.
Draft Regulations for the Geoscience Act - comments by April 19.
29 Apr 2021
The Draft Regulations for the Geoscience Act have been gazetted with invitation to comment by April 19. The GSSA will be submitting comment, but members should also consider whether they should comment as individual professionals as well. This call was also included in the latest GSSA March Newsletter- click here to view
The Draft Regulations for the Geoscience Act have been gazetted with invitation to comment by April 19. The GSSA will be submitting comment, but members should also consider whether they should comment as individual professionals as well. This call was also included in the latest GSSA March Newsletter- click here to view
The changing story of groundwater science (extract from Geobulletin)
29 Apr 2021
Guest Editorial by Matthys Dippenaar Associate Professor: Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology Department of Geology, University of Pretoria We need nice stories about science, so we don’t have to perpetually defend science in a world flooded by intentional misinformation and misrepresentation of skill. As geologists we face this constantly when we share the fascinating stories of
Guest Editorial by Matthys Dippenaar Associate Professor: Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology Department of Geology, University of Pretoria We need nice stories about science, so we don’t have to perpetually defend science in a world flooded by intentional misinformation and misrepresentation of skill. As geologists we face this constantly when we share the fascinating stories of
#fortheloveofgroundwater - Groundwater Kids Awareness Championed
11 Feb 2021
The GWD applaud the recent initiative of Ms Izelda Uses-Mbatha.that, with the enthusiastic support from the school principal, arranged a groundwater science workshop with the Grade 2 and 3 class at the Wonderland Christian Pre School and Primary School, located in Clayville, Midrand
The GWD applaud the recent initiative of Ms Izelda Uses-Mbatha.that, with the enthusiastic support from the school principal, arranged a groundwater science workshop with the Grade 2 and 3 class at the Wonderland Christian Pre School and Primary School, located in Clayville, Midrand
The 2020 recon: highs and lows and looking ahead
11 Feb 2021
Review: 2020 Highlights. 11 x Zoom sessions. Interesting intersecting topics hosted by the different GWD Branches: Western Cape, North West, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Central (Bloemfontein).Event debrief 6 November 2020: Natural attenuation of acid mine drainage by various rocks in a typical Karoo coalfield: case study of the Witbank, Ermelo and Highveld coalfields, South Africa, Dr Emmanuel Sakala (GWD GAU)
Review: 2020 Highlights. 11 x Zoom sessions. Interesting intersecting topics hosted by the different GWD Branches: Western Cape, North West, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Central (Bloemfontein).Event debrief 6 November 2020: Natural attenuation of acid mine drainage by various rocks in a typical Karoo coalfield: case study of the Witbank, Ermelo and Highveld coalfields, South Africa, Dr Emmanuel Sakala (GWD GAU)
Catch the 127th volume of the Borehole Water Journal!
11 Feb 2021
Groundwater brings relief to Karoo town With the addition of three boreholes, Prince Albert Local Municipality was able to resolve supply issues arising from the low yield from existing boreholes, and the poor water quality that strained the municipality’s reverse osmosis (RO) treatment system.
Groundwater brings relief to Karoo town With the addition of three boreholes, Prince Albert Local Municipality was able to resolve supply issues arising from the low yield from existing boreholes, and the poor water quality that strained the municipality’s reverse osmosis (RO) treatment system.