Conference Announcement
'THE WAY FORWARD ON WEIRS'
18 and 19 August 2000, Sydney, Australia.
A conference on the ecological, engineering, economic and social aspects of
reducing the environmental impacts of weirs and other structures in
waterways of south-eastern Australia.
The conference addresses both inland and coastal weirs and other structures
that block the movement of water and fish.
The first circular is attached.
The four key questions to be addressed at the conference are
* What are the effects of weirs on the environment?
* How can weir operations be altered to be more environmentally sensitive?
* How can weirs be removed?
* What are the alternative solutions for providing water in rural
communities?
Who should attend? Weir operators, water resource managers, fish
biologists, irrigators, farmers, conservationists, ecologists, engineers
and members of catchment and river management commitees.
Expressions of interest for the presentation of papers or posters and
conference attendance are requested by 15 February 2000.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
Regards
Dr Stuart Blanch
Conference Convenor and Coordinator, Inland Rivers Network.
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Dr Stuart Blanch
Coordinator
Inland Rivers Network
33 George St
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Australia
Ph 02 9241 6267
mobile 0407 279 088
Fax 02 9247 1206
[log in to unmask]
http://www.irnnsw.org.au
IRN is a network of conservation groups and individuals with a goal of
restoring and conserving the biological diversity, natural functioning and
health of the inland rivers and wetlands of NSW. Together with local and
regional environmental groups, IRN seeks to promote a greater understanding
amongst landholders, inland communities and government of the threats to
inland rivers of unsustainable land and water management practices. Member
organisations on the Steering Committee include the Australian Conservation
Foundation, Nature Conservation Council of NSW, National Parks Association
of NSW, Coast and Wetlands Society, and Friends of the Earth.
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Dr Stuart Blanch
Coordinator
Inland Rivers Network
33 George St
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Australia
Ph 02 9241 6267
mobile 0407 279 088
Fax 02 9247 1206
[log in to unmask]
http://www.irnnsw.org.au
IRN is a network of conservation groups and individuals with a goal of
restoring and conserving the biological diversity, natural functioning and
health of the inland rivers and wetlands of NSW. Together with local and
regional environmental groups, IRN seeks to promote a greater understanding
amongst landholders, inland communities and government of the threats to
inland rivers of unsustainable land and water management practices. Member
organisations on the Steering Committee include the Australian Conservation
Foundation, Nature Conservation Council of NSW, National Parks Association
of NSW, Coast and Wetlands Society, and Friends of the Earth.
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