Symposium focuses on region’s water quality

Jun 07, 2007

A two-day symposium on “Water Quality in the Illawarra-South Coast Region” is being held at the University of Wollongong on 7 and 8 June.

Professor John Morrison of UOW’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences said there has been extensive recent discussion and media coverage on water quality issues.

“However, water quality does not often receive much publicity unless a major problem occurs such as algal blooms and fish kills. Poor water quality, nevertheless, has major environmental social and economic impacts,” Professor Morrison said.

The two-day symposium will lead to the publication of information that facilitates better understanding of the issues relating to water quality.

“The availability of this form of information should lead to better environmental decision-making and greater transparency as to the impact of activities that have the potential to change water quality.

The organisers plan to publish peer-reviewed proceedings of the symposium,” Professor Morrison said.

Venue: Function Centre, UniCentre Building, University of Wollongong

Media please note: Photo/filming opportunities would occur during the symposium breaks which include this afternoon at 3.10 to 3.30pm and tomorrow morning (Friday 8 June) between 10.30am to 11am.

Further information: Contact Professor John Morrison on 4221 4377.

For more information, contact:

media@uow.edu.au
University of Wollongong
Ph: (02) 4221 5942; fax (02) 4221 3128