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  22-23 Mar 2025 – Lecheng Hotsprings (Central Botswana)

  IAH Events

  HYDROGEODAY-BOTSWANA 2025

  Groundwater Guardians: Protecting Our Invisible Resource. HYDROGEODAY Botswana 2025: "Groundwater Guardians: Protecting Our Invisible Resource"
  Venue: Lecheng Hotspring and Palapye Kgotla (Central Botswana)
  Date: 22 March- 23 March 2025
  Time: 0800-1300hrs
  
  Hydrogeoday Botswana 2025 will focus on the theme "Groundwater Guardians: Protecting Our Invisible Resource," emphasizing the importance of safeguarding groundwater for future generations. This event will engage experts, policymakers, and local communities to discuss sustainable water management practices and innovative solutions to protect groundwater resources.
  
  Main Activities:
  
  Field Demonstration Trip: Participants will be guided through practical sessions, learning how to measure water quality, observe pumping tests, and understand the methods used to assess groundwater levels and flow.
  
  Panel Discussion: Experts from different stakeholders ( Universities, local schools, companies and relevant Goverment departments) will engage in a panel discussion on the challenges and strategies for protecting Botswana’s groundwater resources, offering valuable insights into sustainable water management.
  
  Student Quiz: A fun and educational quiz for local schools will be held, focusing on groundwater-related topics. The winners will be awarded trophies, encouraging learning and enthusiasm about water conservation.
  
  This event promises to be an interactive and informative experience, empowering participants to become "Groundwater Guardians" and take an active role in preserving this vital resource.
  
  Event organisers
  Ms Tshenolo Larona Chaba
  MSc Geological Sciences (Hydro geochemistry) candidate
  BSc Earth and Environmental Sciences, BIUST
  Certificate in Vocational Education and Training, BOU
  Trainee Environmental Assessment Practitioner (TEAP)
  Contacts: +267 74526504 / 76485697
  laronachaba@gmail.com
  
  Ms Phatsimo Jacqueline Obuseng
  Hydro geochemist-Aqualogic (Pty) Ltd
  MSc Geological Sciences (Hydro geochemistry)
  BSc Geology, BIUST
  Modeling Groundwater Chemistry with PHREEQC, PHAST, and Python, IngeOexpert, 2021
  Tell:+267 74001654
  phatsimo.obuseng.18@gmail.com.

  Price: Free

  Organised by Ms Tshenolo Larona Chaba and Ms Phatsimo J Obuseng.

   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561862426843     laronachaba@gmail.com