This will be a one-day workshop, held in association with the Irrigation Australia International Conference. More details to follow, contact Trevor Pillar for more information: tpillar@awschool.com.au

From the water cycle through to privatisation and water law, this single day primer course will provide attendees with an overview of the current technical, environmental, legislative, economic and social issues associated with Australian water resources management. This is a course for new entrants to the water industry or for current staff working in water-interested organisations.

Workshop fees:

• Discount for Conference Delegates: $440.00 (including GST)
• Full Fee: $550 (including GST), when registering before Monday 2 May 2016

Workshop Topics include:

The Water Cycle

• Climate Variability
• Hydrological Cycle
• Catchments and Land Use
• Rivers, Lakes Wetlands
• Groundwater

Urban Water

• Potable Supply
• Sanitation & Recycling
• Water Sensitive Urban Design
• Treatment Technologies

Remote and Regional Water

• Ecosystem Services and Environment
• Irrigation
• Mining

Water Law and Control

• Constitutional Powers
• Water Rights and Key Legislation
• Institutional Arrangements
• Corporatisation and Privatisation
• Community Attitudes