Mar 16, 2010

IAH Annual Conference Tullamore 20th & 21st April 2010

In this 30th Year Anniversary of the Annual IAH Conference, we look at "groundwater in the hydrological cycle - pressures & protection".

The two day event will start by looking into how water recharges our aquifers through thick glacial overburden and then will move on to look at how groundwater flows through the many different rock types that Ireland possesses including karst limestone, poorly productive bedrock and sand and gravel systems. 

The second half of Day 1 will explore how groundwater discharges through surface water systems, groundwater dependent ecosystems and in extreme cases through flooding events.  Finally, Day 1 will draw to a close by looking at the diffuse agricultural and industrial point sources of contamination that can affect this precious resource and the implications of the Environmental Liability Directive for groundwater protection.

Day 2 will start by looking at the new measures that are available to protect groundwater including legal, source protection zones and recent EPA guidance. The conference will close by looking at the impact that climate change is and may have on groundwater resources in Ireland and globally.

Evening entertainment will be provided on the first night of the conference at a local venue and is included in the registration fee.

The conference programme and booking form are available at http://www.iah-ireland.org/current/events.htm.

We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate the 30th Anniversary on 20th and 21st of April 2010!