Hi [FIRSTNAME],

SIAWA is hosting an afternoon Seminar, followed by our AGM. The following topics will be addressed...

Water Management, Climate Change and Collapse: Lessons from the Past - with Dr Dan Penny

Acid Sulphate Soils - with Steven Appleyard

WSUD09 Reflections - What Have We Learnt?

The main speaker will be Dr Dan Penny, ARC Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, NSW. Dr Penny has published a brilliant article in the July issue of the National Geographic Magazine entitled ''Angkor - why an ancient civilization collapsed".

Angkor in Cambodia in the 13th century had a vast water system that was a marvel of engineering but collapsed due to technological overreach and climate change. Angkor's hydraulic system was an amazing machine, a wonderful mechanism and its engineers managed to keep the achievement running for 6 centuries until in the end, a greater force (climate change) overwhelmed them. Dr Penny advises that modern societies may need to brace for similar climatic challenges.

Other speakers will be Steven Appleyard who will speak on ''Acid Sulphate Soils" and speakers from the recent WSUD Conference will discuss "what have we learnt".

We are looking for people to share their experiences with the group for the WSUD09 Reflections. If you are interested - please contact Don@stormwaterwa.asn.au (details below).

There will be a break for afternoon tea and drinks at the conclusion.

Our AGM will follow the Seminar, starting at 5pm - but I'll send a separate email out about that.

Tickets:

$77 for members

$88 for non-members

Venue:

Tuesday 11th August from 1-5pm
in the Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel, 788 Hay Street Perth.

Booking:

Please fill out the form attached, or call Promoco on (08) 9332 2900.

For updated info - check out the event on the web

Hope to see you there!

Chris Horgan
SIAWA Secretary