1. In a position paper circulated to federal and state governments calling for urgent national reform, a group of seven of Australia's leading GROUNDWATER experts claims that uncontrolled urban and industrial discharges and agricultural intensification are degrading aquifers across the continent. They also claim Australia is losing the scientific knowledge and technical skills to deal with these problems. (CLICK HERE)
2. A giant percolation pit under the cricket oval at University of NSW, designed to collect stormwater runoff from the main campus and allow it to seep into the BOTANY SANDS beneath for subsequent re-draw and reuse, is a practical demonstration of how its possible to capture run-off and boost depleted stores (Sydney Morning Herald, p 5). It is a continuation of the work outlined in the assessment into managed recharge into the Botany aquifer as summarised in the assessment report. (CLICK HERE)
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