Water for a Healthy Country Update


Water Research Alliance for South-East Queensland A $50 million partnership, the Urban Water Security Research Alliance, has been formed to address South-East Queensland's emerging urban water issues. The partnership is between: Queensland Government CSIRO the University of Queensland Griffith University, Brisbane. The Urban Water Security Research Alliance will focus on: Building reliability and safety into recycling programs through innovative new technologies and use of naturally occurring underground water storages (aquifers); providing technical advice and scientific backup to inform the community about alternative water supply options and; developing technologies and processes that quantify the risks associated with recycling and implementing monitoring and control systems. As the largest urban water research program in Australia the Alliance will also link with other research institutions, including the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment, the e-Water CRC, and the Water Services Association of Australia. The Alliance will draw on their expertise in: water treatment delivery tools general water service provision. The program brings a new capacity to South East Queensland tailored to tackling existing and anticipated future risks, assumptions and uncertainties facing water supply strategy. The South-East Queensland region faces increasing pressure on their present water resources, due to a booming economy and growing population. These pressures are compounded by the impact of climate variability and accelerating climate change. More about the aims of the Alliance. Contact: Mark O'Donohue, Interim Executive Director SEQ Alliance		IN THIS EDITION: Update Home Message from the Director Major collaboration aims to improve energy efficient water desalination Water Research Alliance for South-East Queensland Greenhouse gases cut WA rainfall Climate impacts on water security investigated for regional NSW New study predicts the impact of forests on water Valuing Recreation in the Murray Science challenges in the Great Barrier Reef catchment WATER RESOURCES: Quenching Data Thirst the First Step to Water Security New sensor technology advances Australia's water management Publications Conferences About this email Meet some scientists from the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship Meet Dr Sébastien Lamontagne Meet Manh Hoang EARLIER UPDATES December 2006 April 2006 September 2005 April 2005 November 2004
The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is a CSIRO initiative and part of the National Research Flagships program that aims to deliver scientific solutions to advance Australia's most important national objectives. One of the largest scientific initiatives ever mounted in Australia, it aligns closely with the Federal Government's National Research Priorities. The initiative brings together our national research resources to deliver breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to light metals and the environment.
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June 2007	National Research Flagship	Water For A Healthy Country