The National Water Commission has released a new publication called Groundwater Essentials. This accessible and easy to understand booklet sets out everything you need to know about groundwater including: groundwater’s place in the hydrological cycle, the importance of groundwater, the various uses of groundwater, surface/groundwater connectivity, and risks to the groundwater resource. It also includes links to various water departments and authorities in each jurisdiction, as well as examples of how groundwater can be used for irrigation, potable supply, industrial use and stock and domestic use. Groundwater Essentials Link
Amanda Forman, National Water Commission
The Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust is again looking for a diverse group of people who are actively involved in water system management to participate in an exciting leadership program. Only 15 people will be selected and funded to undertake this journey of personal and professional discovery.
For information and application forms, please see the Peter Cullen Trust Website Applications close on the 30th April, 2012.
You might also like to sponsor a participant from your organisation, call Dr Sandy Hinson, CEO on 0407 589304 to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.
Fin Martin accepting his award from Jane Young
I am very pleased to announce that the winner of the inaugural ARRC Yellow Award is Fin Martin from the Lachlan Catchment Management Authority. The ARRC Yellow Award was developed because I feel there is a need to value people as much as we value our rivers and the environments we work so hard to protect and restore. Without enthusiastic and dedicated people we cannot achieve all the goals to which we, the organisations we work within, and the communities we care about, aspire to attain.
People like Fin are really important to have in any organisation because they remind us of how valuable our relationships with others are in making both our professional and personal lives meaningful. I am thrilled that Fin is the first recipient of this award which is:
For sharing his hope, optimism, energy, friendliness, knowledge and belief in the value of people, with those lucky enough to be around him.
Thank you to my co-conspirators Michelle Crossley, Jane Young and Joanne Lenehan who organised a morning tea and special awards ceremony. In winning his award Fin said:
Although totally unexpected, it was very pleasing to receive the inaugural ARRC Yellow award. Although I don’t need much encouragement in doing a job that I love – working with rivers and wetlands, it is nice to be recognised sometimes, especially by peers”
If you would like to nominate someone for an ARRC Yellow Award please get in touch with me.
Siwan
The Water Governance Research Initiative is a theme of the NCCARF Water Resources and Freshwater Biodiversity Adaptation Research Network. Our objectives are to create a community of conversation about water governance in Australia, build collaborative research links, create opportunities for co-researching and information sharing, and provide opportunities for early-career researchers to participate in a national network of researchers and research-users.
The outcomes of the Water Governance Research Initiative to date are available below:
There is also a wealth of resources provided on the home page for this project, so please take some time to have a read and learn more about water governance in Australia.
Phillip Wallis, Monash University
I completed a three day Executive Certificate in Positive Psychology with ‘Dr Happy’ (Tim Sharp) from The Happiness Institute and thoroughly enjoyed myself, as well as learning some new techniques and ways of approaching life. The Happiness Institute is now running a series of one day workshops and longer courses that you may be interested in attending.
We are committed to helping people learn and practice the skills and approaches that promote happiness. We offer a range of courses and coaching formats to accommodate varying needs and circumstances. If you’d like to know more about who we are click here. Our approach is based on the understanding that happiness is achievable by all of us and the skills and strategies required for a happier life, including helpful, optimistic thinking and healthy, energising behaviours, can be learned.
I am going to be getting a refresher course with Dr Happy when he is in Canberra in June, I really encourage you to take the opportunity to do some ‘different’ personal development and get yourself along to one of these sessions.
Siwan
The National Water Commission has released a new publication called Groundwater Essentials. This accessible and easy to understand booklet sets out everything you need to know about groundwater including: groundwater’s place in the hydrological cycle, the importance of groundwater, the various uses of groundwater, surface/groundwater connectivity, and risks to the groundwater resource. It also includes links to various water departments and authorities in each jurisdiction, as well as examples of how groundwater can be used for irrigation, potable supply, industrial use and stock and domestic use. Groundwater Essentials Link
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2 April 2012 1:05 pm | 
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