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Australia showcases water management expertise

Posted by: Maven on November 10, 2009 at 7:30 am

From the Gov Monitor:

“A water delegation of prominent officials from the United States and Mexico has been assembled by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), to showcase Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development across Australia from 9-20 November.

The Water Study delegation consists of 11 decision makers from government, industry and research organisations who will visit Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland (see list below).

Austrade’s Regional Director for the Americas, Grame Barty, said there are many similarities in the water management issues being faced by Australia, the United States and Mexico, with growing recognition of Australian leadership and capability in water management and sustainability.

“The study tour is part of a broader strategy to share water security knowledge and experiences with key decision-makers in USA and Mexico by increasing awareness of Australia’s world-class expertise and capability in water policy, research, innovation, services and technologies,” Mr Barty said. …”

The United States delegation’s 11 members include Mr Timothy Brick, Chairman Southern Californian Metropolitan Water District, California (delegation leader), Mr Terry O’Day, Environment Now, California, Ms Lillian Kawasaki, Water Replenishment District of Southern California, Ms Wendy Martin, Statewide Drought Coordinator, California Department of Water Resources, and Mr Jim Thebaut, The Chronicles Group.

Read more from the Gov Monitor by clicking here.

November 10, 2009 · Filed Under Drought, Weather & Snowpack

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