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water community. | Support
for flood reconstruction in central Europe
The
European Investment Bank, the European Union's (EU) financing institution, puts
in place an emergency special support credit programme, for financing immediate
flood relief in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia. EIB's intention
is that loans directed to specific projects and action benefiting immediately
the flood stricken areas could cover on an exceptional basis up to 100% of external
funding requirements and have very fine interest rates, as well as particularly
long repayment periods of up to 30 years. The Bank has offered to help the reconstruction
projects of private and public entities in those sectors in which it is traditionally
active. The exact amount of the flood reconstruction special support programme
and its operational details will be announced in the near future once the needs
will be identified and evaluated. For more information you can contact Mrs Helen
Kavvadia at: h.kavvadia@eib.org
or visit www.eib.org/pub/press/2002/2002-065.htm
(source: European Water Management News) |
 Johannesburg
Summit 2002
The World Summit on Sustainable
Development (August 26-September 4, 2002) has brought together tens of thousands
of participants, including heads of State and Government, national delegates and
leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and other major
groups to focus the world's attention and direct action toward meeting difficult
challenges, including improving people's lives and conserving our natural resources
in a world that is growing in population, with ever-increasing demands for food,
water, shelter, sanitation, energy, health services and economic security.
Find
further information and news on the Conference at:
www.johannesburgsummit.org/html/basic_info/basicinfo.html
or
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2002/earth_summit/
or
www.newscientist.com/conferences/worldsummit02/
or
www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/africa/09/03/earth.deal.glb/index.html
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Research on alluvial processes
I
am engaged in fluvial dynamics teaching and research, and I would like to collect
and exchange information on the application of chaos, fractals geometry, self-organisation
and other non-linear theories to understand the mechanism of the alluvial process.
Information
on the following topics would be appreciated:
1. thermodynamic understanding
of origin of river networks configuration .
2. the relationship between fractal
structures and energy dissipation rate for |
river system;
3. non-linear mechanism for alluvial
river evolution from straight to meandering;
4. origin of braiding river;
5.
3-D measurement for fractal inner structure of cohesive sediment flow;
Prof.Yang
Tiesheng
Dept. of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
E-mail:
yangts@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn |
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| Aquatech
2002
October 1-4, 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Website: www.show-info.nl/aquatech2002/home/home.asp?taalcode=E 1st
International Conference on Scour of Foundations
November 17 - 20, 2002, Texas,
USA
Contact: Jean-Louis Briaud
E-mail: briaud@tamu.edu
Website:
tti.tamu.edu/conferences/scour/ Vituki
International Post-Graduate Course on Hydrology -with special regard to Integrated
Water Resources Management (IWRM)
April 1-July 31, 2003, Budapest, Hungary
E-mail:
training@vituki.hu
Website:
www.vituki.hu/training Bureau
of Reclamation's International Workshop on Integrated Water Resource Management
April 7 - 11, 2003, Denver, Colorado, USA
Contact: Ms. Leanna Principe
E-mail:
lprincipe@do.usbr.gov
Website: www.usbr.gov/international/trn_integrated.htm |
2nd International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts
(APAC2003)
September 7-11, 2003, Chiba,
Japan
Prospective authors are invited to submit
an abstract in English, maximum two A4 pages, including figures, tables and references.
Abstracts should be received by November 30, 2002.
Website: www.wv.mei.titech.ac.jp/apac2003/6th
International Conference on Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries
(COPEDEC
VI)
September 15-19, 2003, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Abstracts deadline: September
30, 2002
E-mail: acetrvl@eureka.lk International
Conference of GIS and Remote Sensing in Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment
(ICGRHWE)
September 16-19, 2003, three Gorges Dam construction site, China
Website:
www.hydroinfor.zsu.edu.cn |
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Intensive Use of Groundwater - Challenges and Opportunities
By Llamas, M.R. and Custodio, E.
Publisher: AA. Balkema; ISBN: 90 5809 390 5; €149,00;
Publication date: August 2002
The book is written by authors from different
countries and disciplines. The scope is not only to present the conventional hydrogeological
aspects of the issue, but more importantly, the ecological, legal, institutional,
economic, and social challenges and opportunities of such intensive groundwater
use. It should be clear that different scientists, experts and stakeholders may
interpret a given situation very differently, perceptions also change through
time, and possible solutions are not unique and may often involve trade-offs,
and accommodation to local circumstances, established policies and politics. Nevertheless,
it is intended to propose actions in order to assure a sustainable groundwater
development. It is expected that this book may constitute a step-forward to help
clarify the importance of groundwater and its far-reaching implications. Among
these implications can be mentioned the general relevance of groundwater development
to eradiate poverty through providing potable water and food to the poor in a
cheap and fast way.
Website: balkema.ima.nl/Scripts/cgiBalkema.exe/new
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Manual on Scour at Bridges and other Hydraulic Structures
By
R.W.P. May, J.C. Ackers and A.M. Kirby
Publisher: CIRIA; ISBN: 0 86017 551
0
Structures built in or near rivers and other channels can be vulnerable
to scour around their foundations. If the depth of scour becomes significant,
the stability of the foundations may be endangered, with a consequent risk to
the structure of damage or failure. The factors influencing the development of
scour are complex and vary according to the type of structure. Protection works
for preventing scour need to be designed to withstand the flow forces imposed
on them and have to be practicable to build and install, while minimising adverse
environmental effects. This manual is relevant to scour problems in the UK and
worldwide, affecting both new and existing structures.
E-mail: enquiries@ciria.org.uk
Website:
www.ciria.org.uk Detection
and Prevention of Leaks from Dams
By Plata Bedmar, A. and Araguas, L.
Publisher:
AA. Balkema; ISBN: 90 5809 355 7; €129,00; Publication date: August 2002
The
books describes in 12 chapters the modern tools available for the detection and
prevention of leaks from dams and reservoirs, including water chemistry, isotope
analyses, artificial tracers, permeability tests, geophysical methods and techniques
for the localisation of water flows both inside the reservoir and boreholes. Numerous
case studies are presented corresponding to studies performed by the authors in
more than 30 dams from 18 countries.
Website: balkema.ima.nl/Scripts/cgiBalkema.exe/new |
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New website for global water research coalition
The Global Water Research Coalition
(GWRC) is an alliance of world leading research organisations formed
to provide a mechanism for international cooperation and collaboration
in water-related research. GWRC will address international issues
related to drinking water, wastewater, water supply, and renewable
water resources.
Website: globalwaterresearchcoalition.net/ | CIRIA's
new European Marine Sand and Gravel (EMSAGG) website
Marine
sand and gravel continues to make an important contribution to the development
of European economies, with demand expanding for numerous end uses - particularly
in construction and flood and coastal defence. This new site is designed to enable
producers and suppliers of marine aggregates to share information and discuss
important issues - particularly at a European level.
Website: www.ciria.org.uk/news_010802.htm |
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The
Global Water Partnership is seeking candidates for its Technical Committee
The
Global Water Partnership (GWP) is an international network open to all organisations
involved in water resources management. GWP has been created to foster Integrated
Water Resources Management (IWRM). GWP promotes IWRM by creating network and fora
at global, regional and national level, designed to support stakeholders in the
practical implementation of IWRM. Its Technical Committee (TEC) is composed of
12 internationally recognised professionals with knowledge, experience and backgrounds
in different aspects relating to water resources management. The members serve
in their personal capacity and are expected to be able to go beyond their respective
disciplinary/sectoral background.
Curriculum Vitae of proposed candidates should
be submitted to the GWP Secretariat no later than 15 September 2002.
Contact:
Regina Hahlin
E-mail: regina.hahlin@sida.se
General
information about GWP is available on GPW website www.gwpforum.org The
Rolex Awards for enterprise: applications for 2004 are now open
Established
to foster a spirit of enterprise around the world, the Rolex Awards provide visionary
individuals with the means to turn their ideas into reality. Men and women of
all ages, nationalities and backgrounds are invited to submit innovative projects
in the fields of: Science & Medicine, Technology & Innovation, Exploration
& Discovery; the Environment; and Cultural Heritage. Projects must expand
our knowledge of the world, enhance quality of life or improve human well-being.
Website:
www.rolexawards.com/news/home.jsp?news=home9 New
approach to river management key for sustainable development
The WWF has
launched a report showing a new approach to managing river basins as crucial for
delivering sustainable use of the world's limited freshwater resources.
Website:
www.panda.org/news/press/news.cfm?id=3069
| New
Pew Center report
The Pew Center has published
a new report on Costal and Marine Ecosystems and Global Climate Change. This is
the eighth in a series of Pew Center reports examining the potential impacts of
climate change on the U.S. environment.
Read the full report at: www.pewclimate.org/projects/marine.cfmConsortium
is working on European Flood Forecasting System (EFFS)
Scientists and engineers,
taking part in an EU-funded consortium of 19 universities, non-governmental research
institutes and operational flood forecasting centres throughout Western Europe,
are working together to build a pilot system, the FEWS (Flood Early Warning System).
The goal of the FEWS is to predict floods at an operational level over entire
Europe with a lead-time between four and ten days. The final phase of the Research
and Development Project European Flood Forecasting System, will be presented at
an international conference "Advances on Flood Forecasting in Europe"
to be held between 3 and 6 March 2003 in Rotterdam. The conference is convened
jointly by WL | Delft Hydraulics, the joint Research Centre of the European Commission
and the institute RIZA of the Dutch Directorate General of Public Works and Water
Management. The World Meteorological Organisation and UNESCO are co-sponsoring
the event.
Contact: Mariska van Gelderen
E-mail: mariska.vangelderen@wldelft.nl
Website:
www.wldelft.nl A
Journey in the History of Water
‘A Journey in the History of Water’
is a four-part video series from all over the world that will increase water awareness.
Based on a critically acclaimed television series, the series is made for educational
purposes and to broaden general information about water.
Website: watervideo.com |
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Database Specialist,
Ireland
The Coastal Resources Centre, University College Cork is seeking
an individual with a background in spatial database design and implementation
to join a team that is developing a web-enabled, GIS-integrated, marine data management
and dissemination system utilising high performance computing (HPC) networks.
The work is funded under the HEA PRTL Cycle III and will be carried out in collaboration
between the Coastal Resources Centre, University College Cork (UCC) and the National
University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG). The successful candidate should have a PhD,
ideally in a marine science/technology related field involving the management
and dissemination of high volume heterogeneous geospatial data.
Website: www.ucc.ie/research/crc/Pages/GISadd.htm
Postdoctoral research position for sediment transport
studies, Washington, USA
The sediment transport
group at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a research
postdoctoral position (duration of 1 year with a possibility of 1 additional year).
Appointment starts as early as October 1st of 2002. The candidates should be fluent
in English and must demonstrate excellent laboratory and field abilities. They
must hold a Ph.D degree in hydraulic/sediment transport engineering, marine geology,
hydrogeology and/or geomeorphology. Please, send your application material ( detailed
resume, graduate transcript, 2 letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose)
to Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou at apapanic@wsu.edu.
Any questions should be also directed to Dr. Papanicolau.
| Principal
engineer - drainage/water/wastewater, Hong Kong
Scott Wilson is an international
firm of consultants providing a full range of integrated planning, management,
engineering and environmental services. The company is seeking for individuals
to fill the above position. The successful candidate will be required to lead
a team on a variety of projects including CCTV surveys; trenchless technology;
water supply; drainage and sewerage master planning and network analyses; and
detailed design and contract documentation. Candidates should have: A minimum
of 10 years post-qualification experience in water supply, stormwater and wastewater
projects and studies including extensive use of mathematical modelling tools such
as Infoworks/Hydroworks will be required; Preferably MCIWEM and MHKIE; Previous
experience in water/wastewater treatment process would be an advantage.
Website:
www.scottwilson.com/page/jobs/asiapacific/index.html Marine
engineers, Central Scotland
Experienced marine engineers required by major
multi national to be responsible for all aspects of engineering including installation,
commissioning and maintenance. Requirements: experience of hydraulics, pneumatics
and rotating equipment. Positions available for candidates up to the CPO/Chief
Engineer level, starting on September 30, 2002.
Website: www.gojobsite.co.uk/showvac/yMzX4S/9080805/910705897
Civil Engineer, Houston, Texas, USA
The
Yorktown Group Staffing Specialist is offering a position for a civil engineer
with the following requirements: working knowledge of HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, SWIMMS,
WaterCad/Cybernet water modelling software Design of Strom Systems, Water Mains,
Water Modelling and Flood Plain Routing. Must have 2 years USA Experienced and
permanent residency to be considered.
Website: engineerjobs.com/jobs/texas/Houston49816.html |
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