As we enter the eighth year of the worst drought on record, managing water issues over the coming summer months will be crucial for communities, farmers and regional industries. The country’s best water experts come together to brief the media on the current water situation and the harsh realities we will need to confront.
BRIEFING DETAILS:
DATE: Friday 7 November 2008
START TIME: 10am AEDT
DURATION: Approx 60 min
VENUE: Bureau of Meteorology, Level 6, Conference Room, 700 Collins St Docklands, Melbourne
The briefing included a drought update from the Murray Darling Basin Commission, a review of rainfall and temperatures from the Bureau of Meteorology and the latest on water supplies for each of the capital cities.
SPEAKERS:
Dr Andrew Watkins - Senior Climatologist, National Climate Centre, Bureau of Meteorology
Dr Wendy Craik AM - Chief Executive, Murray-Darling Basin Commission
Claude Piccinin - Deputy Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia
PRESENTATIONS:
Full Briefing (WebEx):
View here
Andrew Watkins’ Presentation:
View PowerPoint (pdf) | Listen (mp3)
Wendy Craik’s Presentation:
View PowerPoint (pdf) | Listen (mp3)
Claude Piccinin’s Presentation:
View PowerPoint (pdf) | Listen (mp3)
Q & A Session:
Listen (mp3)
For further information, please contact the AusSMC on 08 8207 7415 or email us.