Report unearths rich history of SA aquatic science

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Water heritage A momentous report on the history and status of the freshwater science in South Africa has not only recorded this sector’s remarkable journey over the last 100 years, but revealed serious threats to the science’s endurance and continued impact towards the sustainable development and management of the country’s water resources. Report compiled by Lani van Vuuren. The effective management of South Africa’s water resources requires an informed and reliable scientific foundation to provide appropriate evidence-based information to guide decision-making. Aquatic sciences, together with engineering, provide this foundation and help to ensure that the country’s water resources are managed sustainably. South Africa has a proud history of research in aquatic sciences that can be traced back to the start of the twentieth century.

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