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Introduction The Forward Look Action Plan (2011-20) arose out of consultations with Council and IAH members, including a meeting of volunteers. Actions were set out under five headings: Education and academic development Internal development of IAH Informing and influencing global policy Enhancing alliances with external agencies Developing the science of... read more...
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Vast amounts of bentonite slurry have been lost to the Chalk aquifer during the construction of the high-speed rail link. Monitoring has shown significant effects on pH, turbidity and other water quality parameters. Although long term impacts may be limited, changing climatic conditions could remobilise the lost bentonite causing it... read more...
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São Paulo-Brussels Groundwater Declaration – shared challenges, share the will worldwide! In this year, 2021, when the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) has two international congresses, IAH National Chapters in Brazil and Belgium, along with the IAH Executive Committee, Associação Brasileira de Águas Subterrâneas (ABAS), and Asociación Latinoamericana de Hidrología... read more...
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Thank you for voting in the elections for the Vice President, Science and Programme and Vice President, Asia Region. The proportion of members who participated in the elections was 26.1% (1072 registered members at this time) which is a little higher than for the full elections that took place in... read more...
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In an area of cornfields and oil wells in Wyoming there is also a secret world where cattle have been raised since the late 1800s. Groundwater seeps up to form creeks, essential for growing grass for herds, but climate change has increased the likelihood of disputes over even small water... read more...
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The August 2021 edition of “News and Information” is now available to download. It features the usual mix of news, reports and calls, resources and competitions; event and other listings, all from the global IAH “family”. We are happy to consider possible news articles from our members and others in groundwater-related professions.... read more...
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Punjab Agricultural University research from 1998 to 2018 has found groundwater that was at three to 10 metres has fallen to below 30 metres in two decades. The Punjab government’s push for farm diversification has yielded little result and the pre-monsoon (June) data for 20 years shows the adverse impact... read more...
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A diving beetle demonstrating various adaptations to life underground, including depigmentation and evolutionary loss of eyes, was discovered in Portugal. This new to science species is the first known representative of the whole order of beetles to exclusively inhabit the underground waters of Portugal. Find out more https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190108084435.htm read more...
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