The water data transfer format (WDTF) is an XML data transfer format designed to support the water industry to share and deliver water data to the Bureau of Meteorology as required under the Water Regulations 2008. A WDTF export has been developed from standard ESdat databases. The export is available as an off-the-shelf add-on separate to ESdat. Standard ESdat databases are able to manage ...
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, has launched a joint initiative between the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO that will be the largest water information research project in the southern hemisphere. The Water Information Research and Development Alliance (WIRADA) is a five-year, $50 million research partnership between Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) and CSIRO. It aims ...
Climate change has not been made a priority by US Federal agencies, despite the fact that they manage over 600 million acres of land - almost 30% of land area in the United States - and more than 150,000 square miles of protected waters. In a new report commissioned by Senators John Kerry - a Massachusetts Democrat - and John McCain - an Arizona Republican - the United States Government ...
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announces the launch of a redesigned Web site for WEFTEC, the organization’s annual technical conference and exhibition. Complete with a new look and features, the site—www.weftec.org—makes it easier than ever to create and plan your educational experience at the largest water quality conference in North America. The newly designed Web ...
Philadelphia communities along the Schuylkill River and Darby Creek now have new tools to help inform residents of impending flooding. The U.S. Geological Survey recently installed three new streamgages in Manayunk, Eastwick, and downtown near 30th St., which will monitor water levels, and provide vital data used by emergency managers and flood forecasters to help protect lives and property. ...
Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) is pleased to announce that it has secured a follow-on Aspiral order from Aerospace Kaitian Environmental Technology Co., Ltd (“Kaitian”) with a value of more than US$3 million. Shipments are expected to begin immediately and will extend into early 2020. This first bulk order from Kaitian for a total of 15 wastewater treatment plants is ...
Key sectors such as agriculture, energy, tourism and health will be among those most affected by the impact of climate change on water resources, for example, reduced water availability, a deterioration in water quality, increased runoff and an increase in the salinization of groundwater as a result of sea-level rise. “Mainstreaming climate change in decision-making processes will therefore be ...
For the sixth time, TrojanUV has been named the number one brand for water disinfection equipment in China. The annual Water Treatment Equipment Customer Satisfaction Survey is conducted by China Water Net, a well-respected and influential resource for environmental and water information. The survey reflects overall customer satisfaction based on feedback provided by wastewater treatment ...
Farms and agribusinesses are doing their part to improve water quality in Western Lake Erie by using the right fertilizer source at the right rate, the right time and in the right place. While the potential causes of the algal bloom in the Western Lake Erie Basin are many, farmers and the fertilizer industry are working hard to improve and protect the waters of Lake Erie by supporting ...
Water Expo China will return once again to Beijing’s New China International Exhibition Center from 15 – 17 November 2016. The three-day event, approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and supported by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People’s Republic of China, is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese ...
Water Expo China will return once again to Beijing’s New China International Exhibition Center from 15 – 17 November 2016. The three-day event, approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and supported by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People’s Republic of China, is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese ...
Like most sub-Saharan African countries, Niger faces problems meeting its water needs. As part of ESA’s TIGER initiative, satellite data are being used to identify surface and underground water resources in the drought-prone country.Due to the rainfall variability in time and in space, during recent years the rain-fed agriculture struggles to meet the requirements of food security in the Sahel ...
In late 2011, the Ministry of Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM), through the General Directorate of Water (DGA), announced an open tender call for the implementation of an information system for the management and analysis of hydrological data from the Official Gauging Stations Network (ROEA) of all the Water Boards (Confederaciones Hidrográficas) in the country. A joint ...
What do tattoos and saving endangered species have in common? An innovative project called Tatzoo, launched today, aims to combine these seemingly disparate interests to address declines in biodiversity in California. Tatzoo, supported by TogetherGreen, hopes to strengthen the biodiversity conservation movement by recruiting young leaders who will launch creative projects to help save local ...
At this moment, LG Sound is attending the Biennial WISA Conference & Exhibition on water innovation in Mbombela, South Africa. The aim of the WISA (Water Institute of Southern Africa) is to provide a forum for the exchange of information to improve the water resource management in Southern Africa. During the conference we give two seminars about our latest innovations. Do you want to know how ...
An AWWA whiteboard explainer video, a series of magazine articles, a report summary, and a journal redesign all earned awards from two associations recognizing excellence and leadership in media, publishing, marketing and communications. The awards are: EXCEL Awards, presented annually by Association Media & Publishing to recognize associations and their industry partners for print ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it plans to perform water sampling at approximately 60 homes in the Carter Road/Meshoppen Creek Road area of Dimock, Pa. to further assess whether any residents are being exposed to hazardous substances that cause health concerns. EPA’s decision to conduct sampling is based on EPA’s review of data provided by residents, ...
The American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, today named David B. LaFrance as its new Executive Director. LaFrance, 46, has served as Director of Finance for Denver Water for the past 12 years and is a respected industry leader in the areas of utility economics and water rates. He served as chairman of AWWA's Audit Committee from 2005-08 and its Rates ...
Water resource management needs to adapt to changes in climate, water demand and land use. A new tool has been developed by the LIFE+ Water Change Project to assess these ‘global change’ impacts on water resources and inform decisions on optimal adaptation strategies. A recent study has applied the tool to a river basin in Spain. The quality and quantity of water is strongly affected ...
Water scarcity is increasing in most urban areas worldwide. It will be affecting your business soon. It might already have done so. Are you ready, or will you be caught out? What can you do to reduce or mitigate the effects? Is there a global water crisis? Has the world reached a 'tipping point' on water? Are there opportunities for your business? In an effort to ensure that diverse groups of ...