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Can engineering save the Murray?

Pilby Creek on the Chowilla floodplain during summer.
Photos courtesy of Anne Jensen

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

A free public forum at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will tomorrow examine the controversial issue of engineering solutions to significant environmental damage being suffered by three key sites.

The forum - being hosted by the of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s - is part of an ongoing series known as "Water Wednesday".

This month's on 21 October will focus on new and innovative approaches required to alleviate environmental damage in the absence of effective water flows in the river.

The three Murray icon sites in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ are , the mainstream, and the . Each of these icon sites identified in the is suffering significant environmental damage, and the options for repair are limited by the lack of available water.

Guest presenters and their topics at the forum include:

• Options for the environmental future of the River Murray ecosystem in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ - Ms Judy Goode, Environmental Manager,
  
• Potential benefits and impacts of the proposed Chowilla watering structure - , ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide
  
• Future options for the Lower Lakes and Coorong - , ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide

Open discussion will also be a part of the forum.

This Water Wednesday forum is being held during (18-24 October). The theme for 2009 is Securing our Water Future.

WHAT: Water Wednesday: Managing the Murray icon sites: can engineering save the environment?

WHERE: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide

WHEN: 5.30pm-6.45pm Wednesday 21 October

COST: Free, but bookings essential. Email: environment@adelaide.edu.au
or phone Dr Anne Jensen: 0407 170 706

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