IAH and AIG invite you to attend this year’s inaugural joint field trip to be held on Saturday November 23rd 2013.
The trip will explore the hydrogeology and geomorphology of the lower Barwon River, through a guided tour of sites along this internationally protected wetland complex. Topics will include the geological, geomorphological and hydrological evolution of the area, and how these interact with the groundwater/surface water system, geological hazards, ecosystems and new land development.
Guides on the tour will be Dr Peter Dahlhaus (Federation University) and Dr Matt Currell (RMIT).
Proposed Itinerary
9:00 – Meet at bus in CBD (corner of Franklin and Swanston Streets)
10:00 – 12:00 – Lake Connewarre & Reedy Lake geological and groundwater sites tour
12:30 – 2:00 – Pub lunch in Barwon Heads
2:00 – 3:30 – Barwon Heads Bluff; Ocean Grove sand spit tour
4:30 – Return to CBD
Members are requested to pay a fee of $25 ($30 non-members), to cover trip costs.
Payments can be made by direct debit to:
Bank: National Australia Bank
Account Name: International Association of Hydrogeologists Victorian Branch
BSB: 083-298
Account No: 61-508-8037
Please include your name in the transaction & contact the undersigned to confirm your payment.
RSVP – 14th November 2013
by email: matthew.currell@rmit.edu.au or pdlarkin@bigpond.net.au
We look forward to seeing you there!!
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