Groundwater - A source of security

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J udging by the close to 400 delegates who attended the International Conference on Groundwater at the CSIR International Convention Centre, in Pretoria, earlier this year, interest in this special water source is certainly gaining momentum. This year’s conference incorporated the Biennial Conference of the Groundwater Division of the Geological Society of South Africa and was held in association with the International Association of Hydrogeologists. Under the theme ‘Groundwater: Our Source of Security in an Uncertain Future’ , delegates deliberated on challenges and possibilities around the increased use of groundwater as well as methodologies for improved groundwater development and management, among others. Awards included best student presentation (won by Darian Pearce), best student poster (Evan Swartbooi), best oral presentation (shared by Prof Kai Witthueser and Dr Nicholas Howden) and best poster (shared by Paul Aucamp and Dr Martin Holland).

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