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August e-news 2011

Dear Clearwater Newsletter Subscriber,

Welcome to the latest update from the Clearwater team.

training and events

Monday 29 AugustInternational Study Tour - Applications close this Friday

Thursday 29 SeptemberRaingardens Essentials

Wednesday 12 OctoberMusic training courses

Friday 14 OctoberWSUD Tour - Stonnington & Port Phillip

news

Clearwater behind the scenes

Relevant National Guidelines on Stormwater Harvesting

Grants available for stormwater harvesting and reuse projects

CSIRO online survey - decentralised water systems

training and events

International Study Tour - Applications close this Friday

Monday the 29th of August 2011If you're a young leader who is passionate about water, cities and making a difference, then the Water Sensitive Cities international study tour is for you. The 2012 study tour is excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, learn about water sensitive cities, see what change looks like on the ground, and develop strong networks within Australia and overseas.Click here for more information or to register now

Raingardens Essentials

Thursday the 29th of September 2011This popular workshop provides practical guidance on the design and construction of raingardens and biofilters. The workshop covers site analysis, design, materials selection, construction and maintenance to ensure project success.Click here for more information or to register now

Music training courses

Wednesday the 12th of October 2011Clearwater, in partnership with eWater delivers a range of software training courses that models urban stormwater drainage, and assists the decision making process for stormwater management and Water Sensitive Urban Design. Courses include Stormwater modelling, Advanced Stormwater modelling and Urban Developer. Music V5 is now available.Click here for more information or to register now

WSUD Tour - Stonnington & Port Phillip

Friday the 14th of October 2011Clearwater's latest tour highlights an array of WSUD stormwater treatment measures and harvesting systems across the City of Stonnington & Port Phillip. Council experts and design consultants will be onsite to provide insights into the development and management of each project, discussing challenges, learnings and outcomes from concept to completion.Click here for more information or to register now

news

Clearwater behind the scenes

August 17, 2011

Clearwater has much more to offer than the training and events listed on our website. We deliver a number of tailored initiatives that promote industry information sharing and collaboration. Clearwater behind the scenes will provide an insight into the initiatives developed and delivered by the team that help support the transition to Water Sensitive Cities.

Stormwater Harvesting – Facilitating councils knowledge sharing

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Relevant National Guidelines on Stormwater Harvesting

August 15, 2011

Are you undertaking a stormwater harvesting project or water augmentation project that requires you to consider water treatment? Clearwater has prepared a simple diagram to help you familiarise yourself with the relevant national guidelines and are available on our website.

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Grants available for stormwater harvesting and reuse projects

June 21, 2011

The Australian Government is calling for applications for funding to support eligible stormwater harvesting and reuse projects under the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan: stormwater harvesting and reuse grants round. Projects are sought that capture, treat and use stormwater to ease the pressure on drinking water supplies and deliver improved water quality to our urban waterways. 

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CSIRO online survey - decentralised water systems

August 02, 2011

CSIRO are conducting a research project on management and operational issues in grey water and stormwater systems.  The research is being undertaken to help further their understanding and knowledge of these decentralised water management systems.  Your participation is requested through the completion of a short online survey which should take approximately 15 minutes.

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