Overview
Explore the critical issue of megadroughts and their impact on global water supplies in this 57-minute webinar from the Australian Water School. Examine the Colorado River Basin as a case study to understand the social, environmental, and economic consequences of prolonged drought. Learn about potential water-saving solutions, including greywater irrigation, and discover why these methods may be underutilized. Gain insights into effective water conservation techniques, such as rainwater harvesting, reservoir evaporation reduction, and wastewater reclamation. Participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of drought management strategies and their implications for the future of water resources worldwide.
Syllabus
- Welcome and presenter introductions .
- Case study-Colorado River Basin.
- Potential water-saving solutions.
- Greywater Irrigation.
- Why is Greywater unpopular?.
- Greywater take-up solutions.
- Q&A.
- Closing remarks.
- Beau Miles - next webinar.
Taught by
Australian Water School