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30 Jul 2020
It was with great sadness that the GWD learned of the passing of one of its Honorary members, Prof. Frank Hodgson. Prof Hodgson was awarded the Ground Water Division of the Geological Society of South Africa Groundwater medal, as far back as 1988, for his significant contributions to the advancement of groundwater in South Africa.
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30 Jul 2020
So what happens with all the groundwater knowledge in South Africa? I’m not talking about speculation, gut-feeling or divine interventions; I’m talking proven methodology and verifiable data.
![GWD Conference 2019: Call for Abstracts](/sites/default/files/2020-07/Calling%20for%20Abstracts.jpeg)
30 Jul 2020
The roles of the groundwater resource and the groundwater professional are highlighted at the 16th Ground Water Division Conference and Exhibition to be held in Port Elizabeth 20-23 October 2019. The event is organised by the Eastern Cape Branch with assistance of the national executive committee and promises to expand on the very important theme in Demand, Availability and Surety within the broader them of Groundwater: The Sustainability Issue.
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30 Jul 2020
Reminder that early bird registration for the Managed Aquifer Recharge Workshop in Stellenbosch closes soon.
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30 Jul 2020
South Africa has a number of universities providing professional academic qualifications in groundwater and groundwater related professions.