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  • Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

    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...

  • Groundwater is key to protecting global ecosystems

    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 Remarkably, groundwater accounts for nearly half of the water withdrawn for domestic use worldwide and supports about...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...

  • In Memoriam: Michael Campana, 1948 – 2024

    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...

  • Management of coastal aquifers and related ecosystems

    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...

  • Article released in HJ celebrating the life of Professor Emilio Custodio.

    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...

  • The Mediterranean Karst Aquifer Map and database (MEDKAM)

    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...

  • How clean is Swiss groundwater?

    Groundwater is a vital resource, providing 80% of the drinking water supply in Switzerland. But it remains under pressure from a range of threats, in Switzerland and globally. Find out more https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/how-clean-is-swiss-groundwater/87556075?linkType=guid&utm_source=gn&utm_campaign=swi-rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=o read more...

  • The solar pump revolution could bring water to millions of Africans but it must be sustainable and fair

    For many of the 400 million people in sub-Saharan Africa who lack access to even a basic water supply, there is likely to be a significant reserve in aquifers sitting just a few metres below their feet. Solar power could enable 400 million Africans without water to tap into these... read more...

  • IAH Elections

    The results of IAH’s elections were announced at the Annual General Meeting on 10 September 2024. Thank you to all who stood in the election. Your willingness to serve IAH and its members is very much appreciated. The successful candidates are shown in bold in the table below: Role Candidate... read more...

  • Harmful ‘forever chemical’ increasing in groundwater people rely on for drinking, study warns

    Groundwater samples from over 100 wells across Denmark show trifluoroacetate levels have been rising steadily since the 1960s. Forever chemicals, officially called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, are linked to several negative effects on human health but are found everywhere from pesticides and firefighting foams to everyday use products... read more...

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