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The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Hydrogeologists took place in Davos, Switzerland, on the 10th September. During the meeting, members discussed the revised Articles and Rules of the association, which were ultimately approved. To follow up on this, we are sharing both the revised Articles and... read more...
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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Greece experienced an agricultural boom and water became a valuable commodity. The state was often unable to keep up with rising demand for water networks and infrastructure, like dams and irrigation systems, leading to unplanned water management by individual farmers and collectives. Drilling... read more...
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A recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reveals that approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states – over 20% of the U.S. population – may rely on polluted groundwater exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as their drinking water. This significant finding... read more...
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Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento del Dr. José Joel Carrillo Rivera, destacado profesor e investigador, quien dejó una huella imborrable en el campo de la hidrogeología en México. Su pasión por entender y promover los sistemas de flujo subterráneo lo convirtió en un referente en la materia. Joel fue... read more...
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Some of the best-quality groundwater in Australia underlies the upper and lower south-east of South Australia and parts of south-western Victoria. But almost 200 years of drawdown for agriculture, farming and domestic use has changed the surface drainage. Underground water in some areas has collapsed and water quality is deteriorating,... read more...
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Often referred to as “blue gold,” groundwater is our most vital freshwater resource. A hidden treasure beneath our feet, it serves as a crucial natural capital asset essential for meeting human water needs. Remarkably, groundwater accounts for nearly half of the water withdrawn for domestic use worldwide and supports about... read more...
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Michael Campana, known affectionately as ‘Aquadoc’, dedicated his life to the study and stewardship of water resources. He was Professor Emeritus of Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management at Oregon State University and Professor Emeritus of Hydrogeology at the University of New Mexico. He inspired students and colleagues with his passion... read more...
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In line with its mission to support countries manage their water resources in a sustainable way, UNESCO contributes to the MedProgramme, which is aimed at reducing the major transboundary environmental stresses affecting the Mediterranean Sea and its coastal areas, while strengthening climate resilience and water security and improving the health... read more...
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An article has been released celebrating the life of Professor Emilio Custodio in Hydrogeology Journal, which is freely available to access until the 25th November. View the article here. Professor Custodio is honoured as a crucial figure in modern hydrogeology. He was highly committed to the IAH since he first... read more...
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In 2020, an international team of karst experts started working on a detailed Mediterranean Karst Aquifer Map and Database (MEKDAM). After completion of the printed map in 2022, the accompanying publication has now been released in Hydrogeology Journal https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-024-02810-1. The map shows the distribution of carbonate rocks and karst water... read more...
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