BrisScience: Professor Paul Greenfield - Water in South East Queensland: Where does it come from? Where does it go? What can I do with it?

Event Details

Date:

Monday, 15 October 2007

Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Room:

Ithaca Auditorium

Location:

Brisbane City Hall

URL:

http://www.BrisScience.org

Event category(s):

Full Description:: South east Queensland is currently suffering from its worst drought in the last century. In addition, its population has increased dramatically over the last 20 years and this trend looks like continuing. Part of the reason for the increased growth lies in the quality of the SEQ lifestyle, which in turn reflects the quality of SEQ’s environment, in particular the aquatic environment.

The talk will argue that, in going forward, we need to look at alternative water supplies, we need to remember that rivers need water flowing in them if they are to remain healthy and that we must manage our demands for water. The talk will aim to convey an understanding of our river and bay environments, where we might find our water supplies of the future and what this means for water treatment and on the links between water demand and the quality of our aquatic environments.

Title: Water in South East Queensland: Where does it come from? Where does it go? What can I do with it?
Speaker: Professor Paul Greenfield AO, FTSE
Date: 15 October 2007
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Venue: Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall
Refreshments: There will be complimentary drinks and nibblies following the talk, and Professor Greenfield will be available to answer any questions.
Questions? Contact Joel (0411 267 044 or joel@BrisScience.org) or Nelle (nelle@BrisScience.org).