IAH-MAR is a forum for information on the work within the international groundwater community
on the management and enhancement of aquifer recharge, a vital tool in the sustainable management of the world's underground water resources.
ISMAR8 - The 8th Annual International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge, Beijing, October 15-19 2013.
Publication on clogging - There have been many studies of clogging of MAR projects, and the generic causes of clogging are well known. However, the reduction in hydraulic conductivity beneath infiltration facilities and around recharge wells is still a frequent reason for abandonment of MAR projects. The aim of an IAH Monograph on the topic is to draw together various fields of knowledge. We are inviting contributions to the development of the monograph. For more information and to register your interest download this form (25 KB).
Plenary of IAH-MAR Commission held at ISMAR7 on 11 October 2010 - The plenary was attended by 53 people from 26 countries. A summary report is available.
ISMAR7 Workshop held on 9 October 2010 - The workshop was attended by 38 people from 24 countires. A report and presentations from "Where is MAR the best option for securing drinking water supplies, and how?" are available.
Plenary of IAH-MAR Commission held at IAH Congress, Krakow, Poland on 13 September 2010 - The plenary was attended by 19 people from 11 different countries. A summary presentation, including a list of attendees and conclusions drawn from the meeting cis available.
World Water Week 2010 - UNESCO with IAH have been awarded a one hour seminar at the Stockholm International Water Week, 5 to 11 September 2010, to give exposure to MAR-NET. The session entitled "Managed Aquifer Recharge for Safe Low Cost Drinking Water Supplies" will be held on Wednesday September 8, 17.45 - 18.45.
MAR-NET is launched at 8th IAHS Scientific Assembly/37th IAH Congress in Hyderabad, 6-12 September 2009. 38 scientists attended a workshop to launch MAR-NET, focusing on "Lessons learnt in India.". Notes from the meeting and presentations from the IAH-MAR plenary session are available.
Global MAR inventory
IGRAC has drawn together a database of Managed Aquifer Recharge at a global scale. Information gathered is available via the IGRAC portal to provide a shared knowledge resource.
Renewal of Commission
All IAH Commissions were closed on 30 June by the IAH Executive as a measure for refreshing and rearranging functions. The Executive recognised the high level of activity of the Commission on MAR and its focus and our proposal to reform on 1 July 2011 was accepted by IAH Executive. The exercise helped us to rethink our objectives and activities as outlined in the proposal. Essentially the ambitious program already commenced continues with renewed energy. Announcements concerning new Commission activities and changes will be made in due course.
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