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Training and facilitation in hydrogeology to enhance civil societies capabilities in watershed and groundwater management, ACWADAM, July 1- 16, 2011, Pune
Posted on 17 Jun, 2011 04:34 PMOrganizer: Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Venue: Pune
Topics:
- Introduction to basics of geology
- Physical geology and geomorphology
Guidelines for successful well site selection – A paper in Current Science
Posted on 16 Jun, 2011 07:57 PMGroundwater is a natural replenishable resource. It is an important source for various purposes, including drinking, irrigation and industrial, due to insufficient surface water supply and frequent failure of monsoon. Identification of groundwater zones depends upon many factors such as distribution of rainfall, runoff, grain size of soil, topographic features, type of landform, drainage conditions, lithological characteristics, land use practices, depth to groundwater level and environmental constraints, which are not uniform in any area.
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CGWB intends to create a directory and invites bio-data of ground water professionals - Apply by 11th August, 2011
Posted on 15 Jun, 2011 10:40 AMCentral Ground Water Board (CGWB) intends to create a directory of ground water professionals and invites bio data of experienced ground water professional (Individuals/Institutions/Scientists/Engineers/NGOs/VOs etc.) working in the field related to ground water/ rain water harvesting/ water conservation/ ground water recharge/ ground water quality/ water well drilling & construction etc.
Bhoo Jal Sangrah Dohavali (Groundwater recharging - A creation of poems in Hindi) by Awadesh Nema
Posted on 02 Jun, 2011 12:59 PMIt is an innovative version, and has been appreciated in many seminars and national workshops. It gives a logical treatment of mother earth based on human therapy.
For more information, please visit Awadhesh Nema's Blog.
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Flouride problem in Guttavarepalle village, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh - A field report by Arghyam and Outreach
Posted on 31 May, 2011 12:07 PM
Overview
It is surprising that fluoride was found even in surface water bodies like ponds, because fluoride is generally found in deep aquifers. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in the deeper layers of rock beneath the earth's surface, so it was unusual to find it at such high levels even in surface water sources, leading to the conclusion that intensive agriculture in the area has spread the fluoride to the surface.
Discussion on: Groundwater use - The looming crisis and the way forward, 28th May, 2011, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi
Posted on 23 May, 2011 03:31 PMOrganizers:
- Delhi Platform
- Jalsamvaad
- HRLU (Human Rights and Law Unit) - Indian Social Institute
- South Asian Dialogues on Ecological Democracy (SADED)
Venue: Room 304, Indian Social Institute, Lodhi Road (Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh), New Delhi
New research centre for applied groundwater research at the University of Guelph in Ontario Canada, dives into uncharted waters
Posted on 19 May, 2011 10:42 PMHow exactly do contaminants spread underground? How much urban stress can an aquifer withstand?
With the need for clean fresh water growing daily, finding answers to those questions is a top priority for researchers at G360, the new Centre for Applied Groundwater Research at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
Case studies on rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge – A compilation by Central Ground Water Board
Posted on 17 May, 2011 09:13 PMGroundwater caters to the demand of ever growing domestic, agricultural and industrial sector of the country and is being indiscriminately exploited by several users. On the other hand, rapid urbanization and land use changes has resulted in reduced natural infiltration or recharge of aquifers.
This has led to various problems related to quantity and quality and issues like the decline in water levels, depletion of groundwater resource and quality deterioration. There is thus an imperative need for augmenting the valuable groundwater resource. Artificial recharge and roof top rainwater harvesting is one such method that can revive this precious resource. Several traditional and scientifically proven artificial recharge and rainwater harvesting techniques have been adopted in different parts of the country. These structures have proven to be viable option for augmenting the groundwater aquifers by making use of surplus surface runoff.
Groundwater management in Andhra Pradesh - Time to address real issues – A report by Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy
Posted on 17 May, 2011 02:16 PMWith 49 per cent of the total irrigation from groundwater, the state of Andhra Pradesh accounts for 5.3 per cent of the net groundwater irrigated area in the country.