World Environment Day #BeatPlasticPollution
Today is World Environment Day! In 1972 the UN General Assembly designated the 5th of June as World Environment Day. Since then it has become the UN’s most important day […]
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Groundwater Myth Busting
It is estimated that up to 98% of the earth’s available freshwater is groundwater. So what do you really know about it? When you hear ‘groundwater aquifer’ what do you […]
The Precipitation Situation
So far we’re 110 days into the year and here in Perth we’ve had 118.6 mm of rainfall over 13 days. So how are we tracking? For reference, the average […]
Day Zero Approaches for Cape Town
If you grew up in a developed nation the chances are that you have operated under the assumption that when you turn the tap in your sinks or showers water […]
Urbaqua – One Year On
As the year reaches a close and Urbaqua celebrates its’ first birthday, now is a great time to reflect on the year that has passed. 2017 was a big year […]
There Will Be Flood
A study by masters students at the University of Western Australia has predicted that climate change and rising sea levels could render sections of the Kwinana Freeway permanently underwater by 2100. […]
Designing groundwater sensitive urban development, 3rd Water Sensitive Cities Conference
The 3rd Water Sensitive Cities Conference was held in Perth last month. Hosted by CRC for Water Sensitive Cities, the conference brought together university, industry and government partners, aiming to […]
